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How to Create Safety and Security for Schools and a Welcoming Environment

October 17, 2024

Picture your ideal school environment. What do you see? Perhaps a campus with strong buildings and green fields. Cheerful and welcoming staff members ready to equip the next generation. Smiling and energetic students eager to gather and learn. Bright and colorful classrooms furnished with technology and supplies. What you may not think of are the thorough security plans and measures that administrators work very hard to keep in place and up to date. These measures help ensure safety and security for schools.

Administrators, teachers, parents, and students all care about schools having the proper and updated security measures. However, some security measures are obtrusive and easily identifiable by perpetrators or distract students from learning. 

Over recent years, security window film has become a strong and effective addition to schools’ holistic security plan, thanks to the protection that it offers at the most vulnerable points of a building (entrances and windows) while being almost undetectable to the naked eye. This solution also stands the test of time, coming with a comprehensive warranty. Rather than needing ongoing maintenance or replacement, you can essentially “set it and forget it.” 

Three Ways Window Film Creates Safe Yet Welcoming Schools

A Layer of Protection

Security window film is a thick, polyester material applied directly onto glass that mitigates shattering and immediate forced entry. It is not bulletproof or shatterproof, but it is a valuable interference and can significantly slow unwanted entry. A bullet aimed at unprotected glass will cause it to shatter and leave a gaping hole, enabling someone to gain entry quickly and cause harm. By contrast, a bullet aimed at glass reinforced with security film will hold into the window frame, forcing someone to put in serious and extended effort before they can gain entry. 

As window film serves as a protective barrier, students, staff, and parents can all feel a heightened sense of comfort without the psychological impacts that some other fortification measures bear. 

Reduced Visibility from the Outside

Window film can also have reflective properties that enhance security and privacy by minimizing visibility into a building from the outside. Reflective security film uses a thin layer of metallic particles embedded in the film that reflects sunlight and heat. When applied to windows, the film creates a mirror-like effect on the outside, reflecting light away from the building while allowing those inside to see out. (This feature is true during the day when the sun is a stronger light source than the school’s interior.) 

According to a security advisor we spoke with, it’s very daunting for a perpetrator to approach a building they can’t see into. So privacy film can offer a real advantage for safety and security for schools. By the same token, some law enforcement representatives don’t like that if a perpetrator were inside, they would not be able to see from the outside. Fortunately, reflective film is variable. Schools can select the level of reflection—and privacy—that makes them feel safe and comfortable. 

Controlled Temperatures

Operating HVAC systems is a common issue for schools. Dated or low-performing HVAC systems result in classrooms that struggle to regulate desired temperatures. Equally concerning are high-performing HVAC systems that result in costly energy bills. 

Solar security film combines solar and safety technologies to create a powerful multipurpose product with immediate returns on investment. The reflective surface of solar film helps to reduce glare, block harmful UV rays, and minimize heat transfer. Particularly in warmer months, students and teachers can enjoy a more comfortable experience, and schools can enjoy lower cooling costs.

Experts Who Care

U.S. Film Crew has been in the business of protecting people and perfecting property for more than 30 years. This mission includes creating a welcoming environment with safety and security for schools. Our experienced team takes great care in helping you choose the solution that is best for your needs and then installing every window film with precision and efficiency. 

Create your ideal school environment. Fill out our contact form and we will connect with you to discuss our wide range of window films that can help.

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