2025 School Security Reimagined: Leveraging Next-Gen Tech to Safeguard Our Schools

**Duration: 3 Hours

1. Welcome and Introduction** *(10 minutes)
   • Registration & Networking: Connect with peers and industry experts before the session begins. 
   • Overview of Seminar Objectives: What to expect and how this seminar will transform your approach to school safety.
2. Setting the Stage: The Role of Technology in Transforming School Security** *(15 minutes)
   • Technology’s Impact on School Safety: A look at the transformative role technology plays in safeguarding today’s schools.
   • Reducing Human Error, Enhancing Efficiency: Discover how modern systems minimize human error while improving overall security operations.
3. Video Surveillance with Advanced Analytics and AI** *(25 minutes)
   • Cutting-Edge Video Surveillance Solutions: Explore the latest in AI-powered video surveillance and its ability to identify potential threats in real time.   
   • The Power of Advanced Analytics: Understand how AI-driven insights can enhance threat detection and response times.  
   • Real-World Case Studies: Learn from successful implementations of video surveillance systems in schools across the country.   
   • Interactive Q&A: Dive deep into how these technologies can be integrated into your school’s current security infrastructure. 
4. Next-Gen Access Control Systems: Enhancing Campus Security** *(25 minutes)
   • Modernizing Access Control: Discover the latest in access control systems, from utilizing Bluetooth technology to mobile-based solutions.  
   • Integration with School Security: Learn how access control systems seamlessly integrate with video surveillance and other safety technologies.
   • Practical Applications and Benefits: Understand how these systems can reduce unauthorized access and ensure safer environments for students and staff.  
   • Q&A Session: Discuss how to select the best access control system for your campus.
5. Environmental Sensors: The Hidden Guardians of School Safety** *(20 minutes)
   • Types of Environmental Sensors: Learn about sensors that detect everything from vape and aggressive language to temperature anomalies.   
   • Proactive Threat Detection: How early detection of potential threats (e.g., vaping or verbal altercations) can prevent escalation and protect students.  
   • Integration with School Security Systems: How environmental sensors work with existing technologies to create a more robust safety network.   
   • Interactive Q&A: Explore sensor technologies and how they contribute to a safer, more responsive campus.
6. Emergency Notification Solutions: Crisis Communication at Its Best** *(25 minutes)
   • The Importance of Instant Communication: Understand the critical need for immediate notification during emergencies.   
   • Technologies for Effective Notifications: Dive into the latest tools for sending out clear, reliable alerts to students, staff, and first responders.   
   • Best Practices for Integration: Learn how to merge notification systems with other security features to streamline communication during a crisis.  
   • Q&A Session: Discuss how to implement an emergency notification strategy that works seamlessly on your campus.
7. Coordinated Communication Solutions: Paging, Bells, and Clocks** *(20 minutes)
   • Coordinated Systems for Maximum Efficiency: Understand the role of synchronized communication tools like paging, bells, and clocks in emergency preparedness.   
   • Technological Enhancements: Explore how these systems can go beyond bells and whistles, improving campus-wide communication during critical moments.   
   • The Link Between Communication and Safety: Learn how these tools can play a vital role in ensuring safety during a crisis. 
   • Q&A Session: Explore how to integrate and maximize the potential of these communication technologies.
8. Communications Platform: Learn How Your VoIP Phone System Delivers More Than Just Dial Tone** *(20 minutes)
   • VoIP as Your Initial Building Block: Why emergency communication starts with a robust VoIP phone system.   
   • How VoIP Supports School Safety: Learn how VoIP systems can improve the effectiveness of emergency communication, school-wide alerts, and remote access during crises.  
   • Seamless Integration with Security Solutions: Explore how VoIP integrates with other safety systems to create a unified campus security solution.   
   • Q&A Session: Ask experts how VoIP can enhance your school’s safety and communication infrastructure.
9. Implementation Strategies and Best Practices** *(20 minutes)
   • Strategies for Integrating Various Technologies: Practical advice on how to integrate multiple systems (video surveillance, access control, sensors, etc.) for a unified, efficient security plan.  
   • Best Practices for Training and Maintenance: Learn how to effectively train staff and ensure your security systems are properly maintained for long-term success.   
   • Addressing Common Challenges and Solutions: A look at the most common obstacles schools face when implementing security technology, and how to overcome them.
10. Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up** *(10 minutes)
    • Summary of Key Takeaways: Review the essential points from the seminar and how to apply them at your school.   
    • Next Steps and Follow-Up Resources: Information on further resources and support available to help implement the discussed technologies.   
    • Feedback Collection and Evaluation: Share your thoughts on the seminar and how we can continue to improve future events. 
11. Networking and Informal Discussions** *(15 minutes)
    • Opportunity for Attendees to Network and Discuss Key Topics: A chance to engage with peers and experts in a relaxed setting, sharing insights and experiences.   
    • Refreshments and Informal Q&A: Enjoy light refreshments while continuing conversations and exploring any remaining questions with our experts.

**Note:** This curriculum ensures that school leaders leave the seminar not only with a deeper understanding of how technology can enhance school security but also with practical tools and insights for implementing these advancements in 2025 and beyond.

1. Understand the Role of Technology in Modern School Safety
   • Identify the latest technology trends and their impact on school security, including AI-powered surveillance, environmental sensors, and emergency notification systems.
   • Recognize the importance of adopting an integrated, tech-driven approach to school safety that adapts to emerging threats. 
2. Develop and Revise Effective School Safety Policies
   • Design a comprehensive school safety plan that incorporates cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and emergency protocols.
   • Clearly define the roles of staff, local authorities, and technology providers in executing and maintaining a safe campus.
3. Evaluate and Select the Right Security Technologies
   • Assess various safety and communication technologies—such as access control systems, video surveillance, and real-time communication platforms—and determine their suitability based on the school’s unique needs.
   • Understand key considerations such as scalability, budget, integration capabilities, and user-friendliness in choosing the best solutions.
4. Integrate Technologies into School Infrastructure
   • Develop strategies for effectively incorporating new safety technologies into existing school systems and infrastructures, with minimal disruption.
   • Plan for sustainable funding, budgeting, and maintenance to ensure long-term viability of security technologies. 
5. 5. Collaborate and Problem-Solve for Continuous Improvement
   • Engage in problem-solving sessions and collaborative discussions on overcoming common obstacles, such as staff training and system integration challenges.
   • Share insights and best practices with peers and experts to solve real-world security issues faced by schools.
6. Create Actionable Plans for School Safety Implementation
   • Craft an actionable roadmap for implementing security technologies and safety policies in your school, with clear timelines, goals, and roles. 
   • Identify key resources, partnerships, and ongoing training opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in school safety practices.

Each educational session empowers school leaders to take immediate and informed action toward enhancing security with the latest technologies, making their schools safer, more responsive, and adaptable in 2025 and beyond.

Paul Jenne

National School Safety Advisor
Eastern DataComm

Paul Jenne leads business development at Eastern DataComm, a safety and communications company with over 35 years of experience serving schools, businesses, and municipalities. As a father of three, school safety is a priority for him. He has worked with hundreds of schools, helping them create safer environments through effective technology. Paul’s goal is to improve day-to-day communications and provide cost-effective solutions to enhance community safety.

Adam Drew

School Resource Officer, Law Enforcement Professional, and Founder of Three Corners

Having served for over 20 years, Lieutenant Adam Drew is a certified police officer and school resource officer (SRO). His tenure in these roles has equipped him with an extensive understanding of the vulnerabilities schools face with their safety and communications plans, processes, and technologies. He has dedicated his professional career to serving school communities to help them address many of the evolving challenges they face. With his expertise in school safety and law enforcement background, he provides insights and actionable recommendations to districts throughout the state to make their communities safe places for growth and learning.

Specifically, Adam has worked directly with education leaders including school administrators, teachers, students, and parents on a wide range of problem-solving solutions. His consulting firm, Three Corners, specializes in K–12 school districts training and workshops engineered to improve the safety profile of schools across the New Jersey/New York metro area.