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Many schools use controlled entrances to keep all but the main entrance ______ during the majority of the school day.
Many schools use controlled entrances to keep all but the main entrance ______ during the majority of the school day.
locked
Compliance challenges can persist if doors are often left propped ______.
Compliance challenges can persist if doors are often left propped ______.
open
Some K-12 leaders are focusing on internal classroom door ______ and reconsidering both the locked door protocols.
Some K-12 leaders are focusing on internal classroom door ______ and reconsidering both the locked door protocols.
security
Keeping classroom doors locked on a regular ______ is important for student safety.
Keeping classroom doors locked on a regular ______ is important for student safety.
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Heightened door locking systems can include upgraded handsets that lock the room from the ______.
Heightened door locking systems can include upgraded handsets that lock the room from the ______.
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Over the last decade, issues related to school ______ have become a central focus for district administrators.
Over the last decade, issues related to school ______ have become a central focus for district administrators.
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Historically, school safety involved issues related to bullying, vandalism, and student ______.
Historically, school safety involved issues related to bullying, vandalism, and student ______.
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With the rise in the number of school ______, district administrators are redefining school safety.
With the rise in the number of school ______, district administrators are redefining school safety.
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Hanover Research conducted 14 in-depth interviews with urban, suburban, and rural district ______ in April 2018.
Hanover Research conducted 14 in-depth interviews with urban, suburban, and rural district ______ in April 2018.
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The following 12 findings from the field note key trends and observations from these K-12 ______.
The following 12 findings from the field note key trends and observations from these K-12 ______.
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Vulnerability assessments create the ______
Vulnerability assessments create the ______
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Secured entry access is important for ______ and classrooms
Secured entry access is important for ______ and classrooms
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Multi-step visitor management systems are used to scan and track school ______
Multi-step visitor management systems are used to scan and track school ______
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Investments in next-gen emergency ______ tools are essential
Investments in next-gen emergency ______ tools are essential
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Police partnerships create a culture of ______
Police partnerships create a culture of ______
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The prevalence of armed security ______ is notable in secondary schools
The prevalence of armed security ______ is notable in secondary schools
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Districts should evaluate their school safety and security policies through ______ assessments
Districts should evaluate their school safety and security policies through ______ assessments
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Assessments often performed by third-party security ______
Assessments often performed by third-party security ______
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The 'I Love You Guys' Foundation's Standard Response Protocol emphasizes the need to ______ in case of an emergency.
The 'I Love You Guys' Foundation's Standard Response Protocol emphasizes the need to ______ in case of an emergency.
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ALICE is an intruder response protocol designed to prepare for an ______.
ALICE is an intruder response protocol designed to prepare for an ______.
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Shelter is always followed by a type and a ______ that outlines group and self-protection.
Shelter is always followed by a type and a ______ that outlines group and self-protection.
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Faculty are encouraged to think in terms of decision ______ during drills to determine appropriate actions.
Faculty are encouraged to think in terms of decision ______ during drills to determine appropriate actions.
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The protocols focus on quick and flexible thinking instead of rote ______ of procedures.
The protocols focus on quick and flexible thinking instead of rote ______ of procedures.
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Locking someone ______ of the building is one of the four key actions in an emergency.
Locking someone ______ of the building is one of the four key actions in an emergency.
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One of the key elements is to prepare for an ______ intruder using specific commands.
One of the key elements is to prepare for an ______ intruder using specific commands.
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The first command in the ALICE protocol is ______: Notification of an incident.
The first command in the ALICE protocol is ______: Notification of an incident.
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Rural school districts see this increased concern as a long-awaited allowance by parents to upgrade their ______ measures.
Rural school districts see this increased concern as a long-awaited allowance by parents to upgrade their ______ measures.
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Suburban and urban districts stress the need to keep the community up-to-date on any safety ______ implemented.
Suburban and urban districts stress the need to keep the community up-to-date on any safety ______ implemented.
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The things that get all the press, fortunately, are not that ______.
The things that get all the press, fortunately, are not that ______.
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We try to alleviate parents’ or community fears by telling them some of the things that we’re doing to change our ______.
We try to alleviate parents’ or community fears by telling them some of the things that we’re doing to change our ______.
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Creating clear communication and feedback channels for parents, students, and staff can help alleviate anxiety over ______ concerns.
Creating clear communication and feedback channels for parents, students, and staff can help alleviate anxiety over ______ concerns.
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Many leaders believe that creating clear communication and feedback channels can help reduce ______.
Many leaders believe that creating clear communication and feedback channels can help reduce ______.
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Feedback mechanisms include public board meetings, newsletters, and ______ media.
Feedback mechanisms include public board meetings, newsletters, and ______ media.
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Personal outreach is one way to provide direct ______ to parents and community members.
Personal outreach is one way to provide direct ______ to parents and community members.
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Many districts meet with ______ departments monthly to update safety strategies.
Many districts meet with ______ departments monthly to update safety strategies.
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Districts and schools meet monthly with local police departments to discuss ______ and security.
Districts and schools meet monthly with local police departments to discuss ______ and security.
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David Christopher is the Assistant Superintendent for ______ Education.
David Christopher is the Assistant Superintendent for ______ Education.
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Immediately after Parkland, they wanted an armed ______ at every door in every building.
Immediately after Parkland, they wanted an armed ______ at every door in every building.
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West Rural (Fringe) stated that hiring that many people is just not ______.
West Rural (Fringe) stated that hiring that many people is just not ______.
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Most districts have ______ and find their presence critical to school safety.
Most districts have ______ and find their presence critical to school safety.
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Some districts without SROs are considering ______ them in the coming year.
Some districts without SROs are considering ______ them in the coming year.
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Our school guard has stated that they are not in favor of armed ______.
Our school guard has stated that they are not in favor of armed ______.
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Study Notes
K-12 School Security: 12 Findings from the Field
- Issues related to school safety have become central focus for district administrators.
- Historically, safety involved bullying, vandalism, student fights, and weather-related emergencies.
- Recent school shootings redefined school safety to include a strong emphasis on security.
- Hanover Research interviewed 14 district administrators (urban, suburban, and rural) in April 2018.
- Key findings from these interviews highlight trends in how K-12 districts adapt to heightened security needs and stakeholder concerns.
I. Emergency Preparedness
- Finding #1: School safety is a cross-functional responsibility.
- Finding #2: Training is the most critical element to safety plans.
- Finding #3: Adaptive protocols drive dynamic responsiveness.
- Finding #4: Focus on both threat prevention and detection.
II. Building Security
- Finding #5: Vulnerability assessments create the roadmap.
- Finding #6: Secured entry access for buildings and classrooms.
- Finding #7: Use of multi-step visitor management systems to scan and track school visitors.
- Finding #8: Investments in next-gen emergency communication tools.
- Finding #9: Police partnerships create a culture of safety.
- Finding #10: Prevalence of armed security officers in secondary schools.
III. Community Engagement
- Finding #11: Parents push for more security.
- Finding #12: Communication and feedback mechanisms reduce anxiety.
Conclusion
- The findings highlight a range of strategies school district leaders are considering regarding school security.
- There is a need for more research on school security strategies and interventions.
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Explore key findings from a study on K-12 school security, focusing on how district administrators are adapting to heightened safety needs. This quiz highlights challenges, emergency preparedness, and building security strategies implemented across various districts. Stay informed about effective safety measures and protocols in educational settings.
