STEP UP
SECURE • TRAIN • EDUCATE • PROTECT
STEP Up: An initiative for school safety
In 2018, Convergint established its STEP Up for Schools initiative to help strengthen school security. Working with underserved schools in communities around the world, Convergint provides free interior and exterior security system installations, upgrades, and assessments. To date, more than 100 schools have received security donations from Convergint through this program.
In 2018, Convergint established its STEP Up for Schools initiative to help strengthen school security. Working with underserved schools in communities around the world, Convergint provides free interior and exterior security system installations, upgrades, and assessments. To date, more than 100 schools have received security donations from Convergint through this program.
How to apply:
Schools in need of security updates can apply now to be considered for no-cost upgrades and services from Convergint through the STEP Up program. From comprehensive security audits and recommendations to the installation of new operating systems, Convergint is offering its services free of charge for qualifying underserved schools.
Schools in need of security updates can apply now to be considered for no-cost upgrades and services from Convergint through the STEP Up program. From comprehensive security audits and recommendations to the installation of new operating systems, Convergint is offering its services free of charge for qualifying underserved schools.
School safety resources
Tools for strengthing school security
It’s of critical importance for school administrators to do everything in their power to enhance the effectiveness of the physical systems in and around their facilities. Here are two resources that can assist in this effort. The first is a security audit document from PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools), which lays out a list of standards, developed by a coalition of law enforcement, security professionals, architects, and school administrators, that defines threats common to schools at each educational level. The second is a basic checklist of some fundamental things every school can do to strengthen security and keep students and staff safer.
