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Frisco ISD security
2022 EDUCATION EDITION
5 THINGS TO Frisco ISD implements various security measures that range from advanced technology to free lunch for police to increase o cer presence. KNOW ABOUT BUILDING ACCESS
SECURITY CAMERAS Security cameras inside and outside schools provide feed to sta , Frisco police, re ghters and paramedics.
FRISCO ISD SECURITY FEATURES Frisco ISD o cials held a special meeting June 1 regarding school safety and security measures following the mass shooting May 24 in Uvalde, Texas, that left 21 people dead. FISD Director of Security Kevin Haller has spent 21 years with the district and gave the board a presentation that outlined what security measures are already in place. He said the district is in a strong position. This year, FISD is partnering with local police departments to increase the number of o cers assigned to work at or near the district’s elementary schools. During this school year, three additional School Resource O cers will be hired who will focus solely on elementary schools. The extra patrols and campus visits are intended to provide an additional protective layer during the school day, according to an FISD newsletter.
O cers are armed at all times and keep ri es in locked gun safes. o cer typically covers two to three elementary schools. each high school and each middle school. 1 OFFICER PRESENCE FISD uses School Resource O cers, which are police o cers with training for working in schools, as well as police partnerships. 1 full-time o cer is at
FISD uses a SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
software that gives responders the ability to plan and prepare to respond to emergencies.
An automatic lockdown switch is available for the front door. door must be opened electronically by sta . Visitors must enter a school’s front o ce to gain access to the rest of the building. A second interior There is controlled access with one point of entry for visitors during the day. All but one front door remains locked on all campuses.
The SAFER program gives responders access to the live camera feed, campus
oor plans, photos and contact information from their vehicles. 2 lockdown drills are held each year as well as joint drills on campus with police and re departments, and active shooter trainings.
Police o cers are encouraged to use school Free on-campus lunch is provided to police to increase visibility.
StopIt is an anonymous online tip line. More information is available at
WWW.FRISCOISD.ORG DEPARTMENTS SECURITY STOPIT
grounds to complete paperwork.
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