Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness for K-12 Schools

Violent Crime Deterrence and Hostile Event Response Planning

KERAMIDA's School Security Improvement Consultants provide overall enhancement guidance beginning from step one and partnering for the journey. With top certifications in Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement, Investigation, and Public Safety, our knowledgeable team is prepared to provide best-in-class service to prepare your facility and staff. 

How do we improve security in and around schools? 

Our process is designed to promote concise decision-making and steady maneuvering, even in the midst of a worst-case scenario. From the first step our process is designed to assist with:

  • Assessment of Needs

  • Securement of Funds

  • Application of Process Improvements

  • Generation of Emergency Response Plans

  • Public Communication

  • Follow-up Direction

  • Training of Staff in All Aspects of Plan Integration

Our Team of Safety & Security Experts

KERAMIDA’s school security improvement team includes members of law enforcement with active shooter response planning experience for major facilities and large events. Our team’s credentials, certifications, and advanced degrees include:

  • Sworn Law Enforcement Officers

    • Police

    • Homeland Security

    • Law Enforcement Officers with Active Shooter Response Planning Experience for Major Facilities and Events

  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED-Advanced)

  • Law Enforcement Training Instructor

  • Certified Fire Inspector (IFC)

  • Certified Building Inspector (IBC)

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • Public Health

  • Safety Management

  • Public Administration

Our 7-Step Plan for School Security Improvement:

KERAMIDA’s School Security Improvement Specialists are focused on providing top-tier guidance. As a part of the security improvement partnership, KERAMIDA’s comprehensive service package includes the following seven elements:

STEP 1 – Facility Risk Assessment

Our professionals will conduct an evaluation of readiness:

  • Tools and resources available to responders

  • Active Shooter Plans for action

  • Staging areas/facilities

  • Practice

  • Integration between site plans and local municipal resources (Police, Fire, EMS etc.)

  • Written report is provided to document and prioritize all action items going forward

STEP 2 – Grant Funding Request Assistance

  • Amount Calculation - A clear understanding of the needs and intended use of funds is required.

  • Match Planning - KERAMIDA can assist with preliminary budget assignments and application submission for grant funding.

STEP 3 – Initiation of Dialog Between Facility Representatives and First Responders

STEP 4 – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

For over half a century, CPTED principles have been used to secure the finest of public, semi-public, and private facilities. A primary goal of CPTED is to improve and promote the experience of these facilities for legitimate users while diminishing the attraction of illegitimate users and users of nefarious intent. With CPTED application, security is improved through practical changes in the environment and changes in behavior within that environment. Some CPTED applications include:

  • Existing Facility Organization Improvement

  • Pre-Construction Security by Design

  • Landscaping Design for Crime Reduction, Species Selection, and Hostile Vegetation

  • Strategy of Sightlines, Natural Surveillance, and Visual Space Control

  • Territorial Reinforcement

  • Natural Access Control

  • Real and Symbolic Barriers

  • Others 

STEP 5 – Consultation on Traditional and Innovative Security Features

Some facilities and budgets may be best served through the improved use of existing security features. This may include conservative changes to features or policy and procedural changes to prescribed and actual interactions. Effective operations are frequently defined by a mixture of hardware and effective methods.

STEP 6 – Structured Plans

STEP 7 – Training

Contact us today for a quick response, or call (800) 508-8034 to speak with one of our school security professionals.