Gunnebo’s Role in Securing a Multi-Level Faith-Based Campus

Solution

This particular high-risk school caters to its community in a substantial way, offering an early learning centre, primary school, high school, and extracurricular activities all on the one campus. Operating school hours plus additional hours for various before- and after-school activities, courses, and sports, the campus is open for much longer than a traditional school. Combining the high-risk faith element with extended operating hours, the school needed to ensure its security was up to scratch.

A plethora of security features, including hostile vehicle mitigation, guardhouse, guarding staff, strict authorisation procedures, CCTV, and more, are installed on site. Gunnebo worked with the school to develop a stronger perimeter strategy and provide protection at key entrances for the campus—a vitally important piece to the site’s overall security.

Gunnebo has installed automatic bollards and rising arm barriers at two separate entrances. These barriers retract into the ground and rise upon an authorised vehicle approaching. These barriers are set up upon entry and exit, meaning vehicles cannot enter via the exit, and breaches are less likely to occur.

The site has a layered approach throughout the campus, beginning at the perimeter. Upon arrival, guards are at the gate checking that anyone who enters is an authorised individual. Once verified, the vehicle or people are allowed to progress through the bollards and into the car park where they either park or drop off / pick up children or deliveries. A similar process occurs when leaving campus, and vehicles must wait for the exit bollards and boom gate to rise before leaving campus.

Results

The entire perimeter security front works cohesively to provide the school with the increased security level required. From the gate solution to the automated bollards and boom barriers, guard houses, and guards, everything flows and protects the school against hostile vehicles, unauthorised personnel, and potential threats.

Parents and guardians have peace of mind that their children are safe while receiving their education. The school continues to monitor its processes and look for opportunities to enhance its security posture. Gunnebo will continue to support the school in its endeavours to uphold its physical security across the entire campus.

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