Dothan City Schools announced more security measures, including security vestibules and Flock license plate readers.
Through the Partnership Alliance for Safer Schools, plans are in motion to upgrade all vestibules at district school buildings. The secure vestibules will accommodate the weapons detection systems already in place at Dothan City Schools.
“Secure vestibules are great because it allows the school personnel to manage more closely who has access to the interior of the building while also being able to bring them into the vestibule and be able to further help them,” said Sharla Godwin, Director of DCS Facilities and Maintenance. “The doors are fobbed-controlled for staff members and all guests have to be buzzed into the vestibule for service. You can easily keep track of who is coming and going. It will be great that all of our schools from Preschool up to the High School will have these secure vestibules.”
Flock Safety License Plate Readers are also to be installed to school campuses across the district.
These cameras scan and read license plates on vehicles coming onto campus.
Using license plate reader recognition, these readers can identify suspects and potential sex offenders by providing valuable information to the school district regarding potential threats long before problems arise.
For instance, the technology has the ability to send alerts to DCS SROs when stolen cars or wanted suspects come on campus. The technology also maintains a database of vehicle information while supplying administrators with live and recorded video.
“Safety and security are paramount at Dothan City Schools,” Dr. Dennis Coe, Superintendent of Dothan City Schools, said. “This technology will help us pinpoint possible security risks instantaneously, alert proper authorities when cameras perceive a threat, and potentially thwart dangerous activity on our campuses. We appreciate the Board of Education for approving the technology that will no doubt lead to a safer learning environment for our students and staff.”
