March 11, 2013 By Fred J. Hofman Superintendent/Principal Harrison Public Schools.

SECURITY OVERVIE

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March 11, 2013

By Fred J. Hofman

Superintendent/Principal

Harrison Public Schools

POTENTIAL SECURITY IDEAS Controlled Access

Entry Electronic Exterior

Doors Security Window Film Video Camera System

(8-12 Cameras)

Magnetic Release Doors Panic Alert Button Drop Down Door Expansion of Front /

Main Entry Library Door(s)

replacement Peepholes

Note: I have independently researched and consulted other area schools for ideas and information. I have also consulted a local contractor for some of the data to follow, as well as 5 separate security companies from Bozeman, Butte, Ennis, & Idaho Falls for estimation and strategies that COULD BE employed. Most of these ideas would not dramatically change the appearance of the Harrison School.

CONTROLLED ACCESS POINT

Approximate cost: $3,000

Expanding entry: $1,000-$2,500

Expand Main Entry to create more room by moving interior door in approx. 2 feet.

Potentially move main exterior door out approx. 2 feet

Button / Intercom in Office Judi’s Office Kitchen

MINIMIZING INCONVENIENCE

If we decide a controlled access point is an appropriate safety precaution, as many schools in our area are looking at (Lima, Twin, Ennis, Anderson), it is my firm belief we need to expand the front entry for the comfort of our public and parents.

EXPANDING FOYER

The video intercom would be placed to the right of the fire alarm system control. The interior door would be moved in about 2 feet, right to where the light switch is. The exterior door could also be moved out 2 feet to the superintendent office window.

ELECTRONIC EXTERIOR DOORS

Emergency Services personnel could have keys as well Approximate cost: $6,000

Elementary side door

Main Entrance

High School door

Possibly add 4th door (shop)

VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM

Approximate cost: $7,500

8 – 12 Cameras Cover entry points

doors 1-Back elementary door 1- Side elementary door 2- Elementary halls 2- Front Lobby 1- Basement of H.S. 1- 2nd floor of H.S.

looking at H.S. door Master Controller and

DVR in Office

STAFF CAN SEE LIVE FEEDSLAW ENFORCEMENT COULD SEE LIVE FEEDS

• Staff could see live feeds in a lockdown

• Law enforcement could see live feeds during a lockdown

• Live feed in office 24/7

• DVR in Office

SECURITY WINDOW FILM

Not just Post-it Notes!

There are a number of companies that provide security

window filmApproximate material

cost: $3,500

All Lower Level Windows

$5.00 per square foot

WINDOW SECURITY FILM Demonstration

of Window Film

With Bat & Tire Iron

With a Gun

Can view videos on Youtube.

PANIC BUTTON – ALERT SYSTEM

Approximate cost: $6,000 Notify Students, Parents, Staff & 911

DROP DOWN GATE – FRONT LOBBY

$3,500 - $7,500 A regular door will not work here…

Intent is to seal off Elementary from High School & from Lobby Area & conversely, the High School from the Elementary and Lobby area, within a few seconds.

In theory, we close off portions of the school to minimize risk.

LOCKING DOWN THE SCHOOL

Automatic Release Drop Down Door here …

Magnetic Release on primary Gym Doors

LOCKING DOWN THE SCHOOL

Magnetic Release Door to High School

Magnetic Release Cafeteria Doors

ELEMENTARY INTERIOR DOORS

Magnetic Release to interior Elementary Door could create a

double barrier to entry with window security film

Potential Magnetic Release to Back Corner interior Door; although this

could trap someone in the bathroom

LOCKING DOWN SCHOOL - CONSIDERATIONS

Estimates on Magnetic Release system have not

been provided yet

17 Magnetic Locks = $3,500 for hardware

alone

Fire Escape

Intruder Escape

Locker Rooms

Library

Other Potential Magnetic Release Points:

Elementary Classrooms Other Gym Doors

(south side) JH Classroom Door

Releasing these individual doors could be cheaper than a drop down door.

A FEW MORE NOTES

Library exterior door needs to get replaced regardless …

The High School front entrance doors need to be readjusted,

regardless…

Library exterior Door needs to be replaced

Could replace interior Library entrance doors with heavy duty “lockdown” type of door.

Could make Library a H.S. ‘bunker’ with a secondary escape route.

To flee, you first need to see…

Elementary secondary hiding places:

Weight Room

Conference Room

“Ball Room- in gym”

INSTALLING PEEPHOLES WHERE POSSIBLE…

$29.99 - $129.99 -Per hole Where practical, installation of peepholes may also allow for escape

COSTS… $35,000 +/-According to 1 security company, we can likely save a significant sum (as much

as $5,000) by using volunteer labor or otherwise doing some of the project ourselves

Camera System $7,500 +/- Security Window Film $3,500 +/- Electronic Access Doors $6,000 +/- Intercom System $3,000 +/- Expansion of Entry $1,000 +/- Panic Button System $6,000 +/- Magnetic Release locks TBD Drop down door $5,000 +/- Door Replacement $2,500 +/- Peepholes $500+/-