In this article we will discuss various reasons regarding the importance of campus security and why every parent, student as well as administration should focus on campus safety and security.
One of the most important questions that students and especially parents are now asking before considering any educational institution is the level of safety and security that they can provide. It is a primary concern for many and rightfully so. Nobody wants to be in an institution where instead of studies and other activities they have to constantly think about their safety and safety of their belongings.
Benefits of Campus Security Services
One of the most obvious benefits of having good campus security is the peace of mind that it brings to parents, students and staff. With their kids in a safe environment, parents don’t have to constantly worry about their well being and risk of them getting involved in an accident or anything illegal. Some of the other benefits of having proper security systems in a campus are discussed below.
Reduces campus crimes such as thefts and burglary
One of the most common crimes in school or college campuses is theft and burglary that is often combined with bullying of the victims involved. Other than the obvious material loss it also takes away from the educational experience of the individual while instilling fear in them. Having campus police or security guards on the campus coupled with security cameras installed at proper places, can significantly control and reduce such crimes.
Significantly decreases cases of sexual assault and misconduct
A major issue especially in higher education institutions is serious crimes such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and physical assault. These are serious crimes and often violent in nature and these situations should only be dealt with by properly trained security guards. It is the responsibility of any educational institution to provide a safe and secure environment for their students. By taking campus security seriously and hiring campus police or a campus security company, institutions can provide a safe place to its students.
Helps in managing student diversity
College and university campuses are becoming more diverse in nature. Students from all backgrounds, ethnicities, race and religion study and live together. It is the responsibility of the institution to provide a conducive environment to university and college students in which they can work and study without facing racism, bullying or campus violence. Campus security can also play a significant role in case of any protest or procession by the student body by managing the crowd in an effective way.
Greatly decreases alcohol and drug abuse
According to crime statistics alcohol consumption and drug abuse are a major problem in higher education institutions. These crimes are not only highly detrimental to student’s health and wellbeing but also decreases the overall sense of campus safety and security. Having properly trained security guards along with monitoring of campus grounds with security cameras can significantly reduce crimes related to drugs and alcohol.
Increases overall security in the campus
Hiring a professional security agency to take care of your campus security needs greatly increases the overall campus safety and security. With increased school security, students can concentrate on their studies while teachers can focus on their jobs without worrying about things such as active shooter situations, sexual assault crimes, violence etc. An overall increase in campus security results in peace of mind for everyone involved.
How Keen Security Services Can Help!
Keen Security Services is one of the most reputed security agencies working with several schools and college campuses in cities all over Central California. Our highly trained security guards are not only licensed but receive specialized training that helps them in dealing with campus safety and security issues that might occur in any educational institute. The special training that our guards receive includes things such as sexual assault awareness, proper students dealing, diversity training, first aid training and how to respond in emergency situations.
Our campus security plans are completely customizable according to campus buildings, number of students and specific requirements from the educational institute. We can also incorporate technology such as access control, CCTV cameras with live monitoring and other security systems in our campus safety plans. Learn more about our campus security services or contact us for more details!