School Campus Security: ALICE, SRP, and Practical Everyday Coverage
Beyond active-shooter drills — what daily campus security should actually deliver.
Beyond the drills, campus security is 99% presence, relationships, and behavioral recognition. Here's what a serious daily program looks like across K-12, private academies, and higher-ed.
The training layer
ALICE or the Florida Standard Response Protocol as a baseline.
Behavioral threat assessment training so officers recognize concerning changes in students or visitors.
Coordination with school resource officers and local PD.
The presence layer
Arrival and dismissal coverage at every entry point.
Athletic event coverage with dedicated event supervisor.
Discreet coverage during standardized testing and other high-stress windows.
The access-control layer
Buzz-in front entrances with a live camera view.
Visitor management software that verifies IDs against sex-offender registries.
Bus stop coordination with parent communication protocols.
Officer vetting standards
Enhanced Level 2 fingerprint background check.
References specifically from campus or youth environments.
No exceptions on drug testing or driving record.