Comprehensive Assessments

A Deeper Look At Your School’s Security and Preparedness

For schools seeking a more extensive evaluation, Nelson Strategies conducts comprehensive Security, Safety & Emergency Preparedness Assessments.

These engagements go beyond the focused nature of a Security & Safety Checkup to examine the school’s overall security and preparedness program.

Depending upon the campus and scope, an assessment may include:

• Campus perimeter and access
• Buildings and physical security
• Visitor management
• Policies and procedures
• Emergency operations
• Lockdown, evacuation, and reunification
• Emergency communications
• Staff preparedness
• Training and exercises
• Security staffing and responsibilities
• Technology and security systems
• Coordination with first responders
• Identified vulnerabilities and operational concerns

Finding a vulnerability is only part of the job.

Our goal is to provide school leadership with practical, prioritized recommendations for addressing identified concerns.

Some recommendations may involve physical improvements or technology. Others may involve policies, training, communications, or simply changing an existing practice.

The best solution is not necessarily the most expensive solution.

There is no universal security template appropriate for every school.

A small independent elementary school operates differently from a large multi-campus institution. A faith-based school may have different considerations than a public or charter school.

Our assessments consider the individual school’s environment, culture, operations, resources, and educational mission.