Usually the answers I get fall into 3 categories: Security outfits, Abokis or random individuals.

When you run a facility that hosts children of other people, you have a duty of care to provide professional security services for your premises. Trained security personnel are important for school security. Untrained security personnel means there is an absence of procedures and things will be done haphazardly in an emergency.

If you’re in doubt as to the readiness of your security personnel, have a debrief with them this week. Ask key questions:

1) What is the procedure for a child to be taken off the school premises before the end of the day?

2) What is the access procedure for strangers?

3) If a kidnap occurs, what is the approved course of action etc.

Their answers will let you know your next course of action. It’s always best to be proactive and not wait for things to happen before we take corrective action.

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