HKC, a leading intruder alarm manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, has released a comprehensive new whitepaper titled “Securing schools: Scalable integrated alarm systems for educational environments”.
The whitepaper addresses growing safety concerns in educational settings and outlines how scalable, integrated alarm systems can help schools, colleges, and universities respond effectively to a wide range of security threats.
It highlights recent findings revealing that nearly four in five schools in the UK experienced crime within a 12-month period, with incidents including vandalism, theft, trespassing, and anti-social behaviour.
With these risks in mind, the report emphasises the importance of robust intruder alarm systems as a core component of a school’s security infrastructure. It explores how these systems can enhance safety for students and staff, protect valuable assets, and support compliance with Department for Education (DfE) guidance and British standards such as BS EN 50131 and PD 6662.
The whitepaper explains how modern alarm systems go beyond basic intrusion detection. HKC outlines the advantages of cloud-based platforms that enable real-time alerts, remote monitoring, and system management from smartphones or tablets. These solutions reduce the burden on on-site staff, improve response times during emergencies, and allow for easier maintenance through remote diagnostics and updates.
Another key focus is on the integration of alarm systems with video surveillance, access control, and emergency communication tools to create a unified and intelligent security network. This level of integration allows for immediate lockdown procedures, predefined threat-response zones, and coordinated emergency alerts – capabilities that are particularly vital in the event of a hostile intruder.
The whitepaper also considers the challenges faced by older schools, particularly those with asbestos-containing materials that make traditional wired installations risky and costly. It highlights how wireless technology offers a safer, quicker, and more flexible alternative, with minimal disruption to school operations. This makes wireless systems an ideal solution for both small primary schools and large multi-building campuses.
Paul Fitzgerald, Managing Director of HKC, explains: “Educational institutions face significant safety challenges today. Our goal with this whitepaper is to provide school leaders and facilities managers with a clear, practical guide to building safer learning environments through scalable, modern alarm systems.”
Download the full whitepaper here: http://bit.ly/3IgUbgh
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