Perimeter Entry Security

Controlling access is a critical part of a school’s efforts to provide a safe learning environment. It begins with a secure perimeter—from the main entrance to all secondary entrances and tertiary openings. The perimeter is the first check point, or layer, to the building. It controls who enters the school and when.

Primary entrances should be monitored and can include MT Series card readers, MIFARE® DESFire® EV credentials, as well as software from one of our industry leading Physical Access Control System (PACS) providers.  Secondary entrances can also be monitored by upgrading to AD-400 wireless exit trim.  

Equally important is the supporting key system, particularly on perimeter entrances. Barriers to key duplication and proper key control along with upgraded physical security in the cylinders is essential. Here, the use of Primus Security Upgrade is recommended.

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

High Security

Meeting the security demands of K-12 environments is no easy task. It requires products designed for strength and reliablility, as well as the right blend of mechanical and electronic solutions.

Grade 1 mechanical solutions including ND cylindrical or L Series mortise locks provide the durability needed to withstand daily abuse.  Electronic access control solutions, including MT Readers with electrified ND or NDE wireless locks, can provide real-time monitoring to high security openings.

Equally important is the supporting key system particularly on perimeter entrances. Barriers to key duplication and proper key control along with upgraded physical security in the cylinders is essential. Here, the use of Primus Security Upgrade is recommended.

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

Lockdown Capable Solutions

Making students, staff and visitors feel safe and secure is critical to learning and development. In most schools, lockdown capability is a component of the larger security and safety plan.

At the local level, lockdown can be initiated immediately at the opening with ND cylindrical or the L Series mortise locks featuring highly visible interior locked status indication options. The CO-220 classroom locks enable a teacher to activate lockdown from across a room using a remote fob.

When centralized lockdown is desired, an Electronic Access Control system can be deployed with software from one of our PACS software alliances.  With EAC, it is common to deploy wired MT Readers on the perimeter entry points and upgrade to AD400 or NDE wireless locks on the interior doors. 

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

Electronic Access Control Solutions

For real-time control and visibility of door status, an Electronic Access Control system can be deployed with software from one of our PACS software alliances. Primary and secondary entrances should be monitored and locked throughout the school day, with a flow for visitor traffic through the administration office.  Use MT card readers with Schlage MIFARE® DESFire® EV credentials on perimeter doors.  

To extend EAC deeper into the building, and for lockdown capability, upgrade interior doors to AD400 or NDE wireless locks. Already have HID® iCLASS® or Seos® credentials in place?  Choose a model with HID credential support including NDEBSi, LEBSi  or AD400 with SiK reader. 

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

Credential Solutions & Services

Electronic access control solutions center around the credential technology. To reduce risk of duplication, look for credentials with enhanced encryption like Schlage MIFARE® DESFire® EV cards and fobs. Choose Custom Artwork to personalize id cards with the school logo and colors. For districts with mixed hardware, talk to one of our electronic experts about Custom Encryption Keys which enables smart credentials to work across devices from multiple manufacturers. 

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

Key Systems

There are two ways to look at key system security. The first is about key control and preventing unwanted duplication. Look for patent protected designs and/or restricted keyway products like those available in Everest 29™ keyways. The second centers on design features that determine the cylinder's resistance to bypass through picking, bumping, or drilling. The Primus® security upgrade features cylinders with Schlage's top levels of both.

Schools can save money using Schlage's layered security approach which allows you to incorporate Primus cylinders alongside existing cylinders that may no longer be patent protected such as Schlage C Classic Obverse or legacy Everest keyways. Even a large school system with multiple types of cylinder formats can achieve Primus levels of security using Everest 29 SL cylinders. SL fits the space of a Conventional or FSIC cylinder while sharing the same restricted keyways of an SFIC 7-pin format.

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

Storm Shelter Solutions

Schools in tornado and hurricane prone areas need defined sheltering spaces for students and faculty to gather. The right solution for entries depends on the kind of shelter and level of protection required. Allegion offers a complete range of windstorm solutions from Schlage mechanical and electronic locks to Von Duprin exit devices and the Steelcraft doors they go on.

Schlage hurricane wind and impact locking solutions include cylindrical ALX and ND Series, mortise L Series, electronic wired or wireless AD Series, and wireless Control, LE, or NDE electronic locks. The L Series includes the LM9300 multi-point lock which, when paired with a Steelcraft Paladin door, also meets the stringent FEMA P-361/FEMA P-320/ICC 500 requirements, withstanding 250 mph windspeeds and 15 lb projectile impacts at 100 mph.

Want more information? Here are three ways to learn: a Summary of Industry Reports for School Best Practices; an infographic on Best Practices for Securing Classrooms; and a video series, called In Session, to help K-12 administrators make informed decisions about school safety and security. 

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