Education Security

Comprehensive Security Solutions for Educational Facilities in Raleigh/Durham, NC

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Educational institutions have unique security requirements that demand professionally designed security systems. Security Force Inc is a leader in providing innovative security solutions to educational institutions of every size and type in Raleigh/Durham, NC and the surrounding area. We deliver comprehensive, integrated video security, access control and more for educational facilities including:

Colleges and universities
High schools
Elementary and middle schools
Career training schools
Workforce centers
Day care facilities

Our Partners

Working Together For Safer Schools in Raleigh/Durham, NC

School safety is of critical importance, as educational facilities can be a prime target of violent crime. At Security Force Inc, we understand the importance of protecting students and staff wherever they are on campus - in the classroom, in the hallways, on the practice fields, or going to and from school. As residents of Raleigh/Durham, NC we are personally invested in the safety of our community’s students.

Why Choose Us?

As part of your Security Force security system you can be assured that your government office is being monitored by our UL Listed monitoring station. With extensive training in crisis management, our dedicated team of security and safety experts is monitoring your office 24 hours a day!

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Layered security is the best approach to mitigate the risks faced by schools today. Security Force Inc designs education security systems for Raleigh/Durham, NC campuses that incorporate multiple levels of protection. These integrated systems are purpose-built to deter criminal activity, decrease response time, and facilitate emergency protocols that can prevent incidents and save lives. We specialize in:

Perimeter Security

Video surveillance systems and alarms to deter unauthorized entry
Early detection of intrusion or property damage
Monitoring for potential threats to facilitate rapid response

Access Control

Control access to entrances, exits and sensitive areas
Record and audit all access requests
Limit access based on authorization permissions
Streamline visitor check-in protocols and eliminate the need for keys
Remote lock, unlock, and lockdown capabilities to respond to emergencies

Video Surveillance

Complete video surveillance coverage of all public areas
Audio surveillance of areas that require it
Recorded video provides court admissible evidence
24/7 remote access to live and recorded video for key staff members

Intrusion Detection

Receive notifications of any unauthorized entry
Comprehensive alarm systems to deter unauthorized entry and warn students and faculty
Protect entrances, exits, pickup/dropoff areas and other critical access points

Our education security solutions also can be integrated with your existing security systems, to provide your educational facility with a greater level of security while maximizing cost effectiveness.

Layered Security for Educational Facilities

Security Force Inc understands that educators are not security experts. So we design your educational security system to be user-friendly and easy to operate. We also provide comprehensive training, so that any authorized member of your staff is able operate your system confidently and effectively.

Centralized Management: Security Force Inc designs fully integrated security systems, so that all functions can be managed from one single point of access. With our Central Management Software, your team can monitor and control every area of your campus. Whether you are monitoring live video, accessing recorded video, adjusting access control permissions, or making an emergency announcement, you can do everything from one place. Centralized management gives you control complete control.

Secure Data Storage

Our digital video recorders and network video recorders offer from 6TB up to 192TB of internal storage, enabling you to store months’ of video surveillance data. Easily search and access any video information needed to provide evidence, audit traffic patterns and access points, and gain insights about potential threats to your facility.

Remote Monitoring

All of our education security systems feature a robust mobile app, which enables you to monitor your campus – or multiple campuses – from anywhere. View both live and recorded video, on up to 16 cameras at once, on your smartphone or tablet. You can centrally manage user rights and permissions, manage pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controls, and digitally zoom in during live video or remote playback modes. Wherever you have access to the internet, you can monitor your internal security network.

Smart Features

At Security Force Inc, we provide video security systems with that feature cutting edge technology, giving you complete control over your video data, and saving you valuable time. Smart features include:

Smart Tags

Create tags that represent events of interest (such as “bullying”) and search your video library to quickly access all tagged events at a later time.

Smart Search

Define an area within your image and search for motion only within that area – to quickly locate video of a new/missing object, or events in a specific location

External Search

Search video that has been offloaded to a USB drive

5-Minute Instant Playback

At the touch of a button, replay the last five minutes of recorded video for quick reference

Smart Lock

Protect defined video clips from being erased or recorded over

Health Monitoring Capabilities

Never lose critical data. Built-in Skyhawk Health Monitoring capabilities check your recorders’ hard drives for early signs of failure

Advance Image Setting

Refine individual camera image settings such as WDR, 3D-DNR, white balance, and more through your networked video recorder’s setup menu

Video Analytics

Powerful video analytics are included with all of our recorders and IP cameras, enabling you to save disk space, receive intelligent alerts, and protect your students, staff and property more effectively. Analytics include these and more:

Tamper detection

Defocus detection

Audio exception detection

Intrusion detection

Face detection

Line crossing

Scene change detection

Region entrance/exit

Object counting

Heat mapping

These technologically advanced features allow school administrators to do more with fewer resources. And if your team ever has questions on how to use any of these features, our experienced tech support team is here to help.

Initial Consultation

At Security Force Inc, we take pride in our consultative approach to your security. We work with all concerned parties, from school staff to parents’ groups to Raleigh/Durham, NC government officials, to understand your security concerns and identify areas of concern. We know that every educational facility is unique, and we can build you a custom-tailored solution based on the specific needs of your institution.

Cost Assessment

We know that schools often must operate with a limited budget. So we conduct a comprehensive cost assessment of your proposed security system, to determine where we can achieve cost savings without compromising on features. Our security technologies are flexible, and can be designed and deployed to maximize your return on investment.

System Design

We design a customized solution based on your specific needs, determining the optimal camera count, camera placement, camera technology, multi megapixel resolution, camera form factors and recording devices. If you currently have security cameras installed, we can work with your existing infrastructure and integrate our state-of-the-art technology to create a fully modernized educational security system.

Installation

We will schedule your security system’s installation to ensure minimal disruption to your academic calendar and teaching environment. Once your installation is complete, we will thoroughly test and calibrate your system to ensure optimal performance. We’ll conduct a walkthrough with key staff members and administrators to review your system’s functionality and answer any questions, and will make any necessary adjustments to the design based on your team’s feedback.

Training

After installation, we will conduct a comprehensive training program for your staff, so that all authorized users of the system are fully empowered to use all of its features. Our expert trainers have many years’ experience working with educators and businesses in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, and our goal is to ensure that you are comfortable operating your new security technology.

Ongoing Support

Our highly trained tech support team offers world class service to our Raleigh/Durham, NC clients. Whenever you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help!