4 Ways Window Film Can Increase School Safety and Security

TEXAS APPROVES $400 MILLION FOR SCHOOL PROTECTION

Shatterproof Window Film Protection Approved in TEA Grant Funds

On June 28, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen announced $17.1 million in funding to TEA to distribute to school districts to purchase silent panic alert technology (SPAT). The purpose of these funds is to provide grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) to purchase silent panic alert technologies for campuses as a measure of school safety.

Further, on October 27, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, and House Appropriations Committee Chairs announced an additional $400 MILLION in funding to TEA to “assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, WINDOWS, fencing, communications, and other safety measures.” Read Full Article Here

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4 Ways Window Film Can Increase School Safety and Security

It is difficult to understate the importance of school safety. Of all the investments schools must make, safety is one of the highest priorities. However, schools are only allotted a certain budget every year to make improvements and upgrades. Security upgrades can become expensive rather quickly. One of the best ways to upgrade your school security without overspending is by installing safety and security window film. Not only can it be installed quickly, it also provides a level of security that will turn your building’s vulnerabilities into strengths.

Here are four ways safety and security window film increases school safety right away.

1. Prevent Injuries from Broken Glass

One of the best ways safety and security window film increases school safety is in how it is designed. Safety and Security window film is designed to alleviate hazards from glass that has shattered. Typical glass windows pose a threat of injury when the glass gets broken. The glass breaks apart easily and can fly at high speeds or scatter on the ground, potentially harming people. Safety and security films prevent glass from breaking apart once it has been shattered. The glass stays connected and in tact instead of flying through the air or scattering on the ground.

2. Fortify Weak Points from Intruders

When it comes to school safety, it is vital to note that windows and glass doors are typically the weakest points of a building. They are the most common entry points for intruders. Safety and security film turns these weak entry points into a protective barrier by preventing glass from shattering when trying to be broken. The glass holds together and deters anyone trying to break and enter the school. Safety and security film also makes glass much more durable and harder to break.

3. Gain More Response Time

Because safety and security films are much harder to break, they can slow down intruders from gaining entry into the building. This gives response teams more time to get to the scene. They also have a better chance of apprehending any intruder before they enter the building. The extra security from the windows and glass doors gives the school staff more time to active any safety protocols to better protect the students and staff inside. After all, school safety depends first and foremost on protecting the children and adults inside.

4. Save Money Compared to Most Security Upgrades

Most security upgrades to increase school safety can be very expensive. With many schools on a specific budget, it is important to find responsible ways to invest in protecting the students and staff in your school. Most schools upgrade their glass to code by installing tempered glass windows or other retrofit safety solutions. However, with safety and security window film, schools can get the same benefit at the fraction of the cost. When combined with sun control film, schools can expect to earn their investment back in as little as three years by saving money on energy consumption.

When it comes to protecting the next generation, there are few things more important than school safety. With safety and security window film, you can provide a higher level or safety for everyone inside your school and you don’t have to break the bank or worry about construction to do it. Learn more about our safety and security window film and contact us today for a free quote.