NJASA SCHOOL SECURITY CONFERENCE

NJASA SCHOOL SECURITY CONFERENCE

The foundation of every state is the education of it s youth. - Diogenes Laertius Greek Philosopher New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 2

What can history tell us? New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 3

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. - George Santayana Philosopher New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 4

Gun Incidents in Public Schools Per capita, per decade, based on 315,000,000 population Decade Incidents Population Incidents per capita based on 315 M 1930 s 13 128 M 32 1940 s 13 142 M 29 1950 s 20 165 M 38 1960 s 15 191 M 25 1970 s 15 205 M 23 1980 s 20 237 M 26 1990 s 29 264 M 34 2000 s 31 294 M 33 2010 s 31 315 M 96.6 (projected) New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 5

Deter, Slow and Detain Soft Target vs. Hard Target New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 6

The only way to ensure the peace is to prepare... - George Washington Farewell Address 1797 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 7

Homeland Security Standards Bollards/Physical Barrier Block a vehicle toward a building entrance. Keep mailboxes, trash containers and package pickup/drop-off at least 33 feet from the building entrance. Principal and Vice-Principal offices not visible from student or public areas. Utility rooms away from main entrance & parking areas Utility service entrance features mounted on exterior wall shall be protected Emergency Control Centers (2) in new buildings Exterior perimeter lighting Doors & windows accessible from grade shall have ability to be locked and alarmed. Doors and hatches accessible from roof shall have the ability to be locked and alarmed. Mechanical spaces housing HVAC equipment shall have the capability to be locked and alarmed. New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 8

Strategies to Solve the Problem Security Gate House [Cedar Creek HS] $15,000/$35,000 + $8,000 for gate New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 9

Strategies to Solve the Problem Homeland Security Site Plan [Cedar Creek HS] New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 10

Critical Branch Requirements Mechanical Branch Requirements Life/Safety Branch Requirements Emergency Generators $35,000 - $150,000 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 11

Security / Surveillance Cameras Building Approach Exterior Areas Not Readily Visible Main Entrances and Lobbies Corridors and Stairways Loading Areas Infrequently Occupied Rooms (that are not locked or alarmed) i.e. Auditoriums, etc. $2,500 per camera $150K - $250K for system New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 12

Door Contacts / Entry Buzzer System Buzzer & Contact = $2,000 per door Door Contact = $1,400 per door New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 13

Classroom Door Hardware / Mortise Lock $350 per door New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 14

Door Hardware / Proximity Readers $750 per door New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 15

Bulletproof Glass $3,600 for vestibule window Entry Vestibule as much as $100,000 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 16

Larger Scale Solution - RENOVATION $80,000 to $100,000 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 17

Larger Scale Solution - ADDITION $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 18

Portable Wands / Metal Detectors $4,000 - $35,000 $250 - $1,000 New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 19

How do these measures conflict with the open warm school we want for our community? New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 20

Low Cost Options Trim trees and shrubbery and eliminate other sight features that could eliminate hiding places and provide clear lines of sight wherever possible Eliminate climbing devices that could allow access to windows or the roof Secure roof hatches, HVAC equipment doors and access doors Make immediate repairs to perimeter of buildings, including windows, security lighting and routinely check for bulb wear Fence off areas that may create niches and blind spots (consider cameras) Slow traffic by adding stop signs, pavement markings, walkways and speed bumps in parking lots and driveways Clearly direct visitors to the main entrance New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 21

Low Cost Options Limit the number of entry points to the school Routinely check exterior door hardware for damage Clearly number doors and rooms so that emergency responders can locate rooms quickly Labeling room numbers on the exterior so emergency responders can locate them from the exterior Routinely inspect windows and window hardware at the lowest floor levels Keep egress paths clear of obstructions and flammable materials Routinely check egress doors and exit way passageways to make sure that they are not blocked Routinely check that exit signs, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc. are in working order New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 22

Low Cost Options Ensure that emergency evacuation maps are current Install panic or duress alarm within the main office area to alert key staff and local law enforcement Consider background checks for all visitors Consider a master shut off for the school s ventilation system Restrict access to all rooms and spaces containing wiring, equipment and controls. New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 23

Long Range Facility Plan Update Planning to incorporate measures as part of an overall comprehensive security strategies. District wide strategy completed over many years. Add a line item for security upgrades to your yearly budget. District wide strategy completed at one time. Hold a referendum New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 24

Men make history. In periods when there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. - Harry S. Truman New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 25

THANK YOU New Jersey Association of School Administrators 3/13/13 Slide 26