Part Four: Counter Arguments
Many people criticize the proposal of new locks and suggest that there are other methods that will accomplish the same goal, however none are quite as effective or immediate as installing new locks. Other defensive measures can be put into place, such as cameras, but these measures will not be as immediate or effective of a solution as better locks. Cameras may catch the perpetrator the morning after, when the robbery and break-in is discovered, but having solid doors and secure locks will prevent the crime from happening in the first place. If the criminal can not enter the school, the people inside can have a better peace of mind that they are protected along with their valuable equipment.
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Alternatively, the school could salvage locks that are still functional but not up to par, and sell them to institutions with even worse locking systems so both MHS and the institution may benefit. Locks that are in too harsh of a condition could be sold for scrap and that metal would be recycled for other uses. Other critics say that replacing all of the locks is not necessary, but rather using a different type of handle would be more effective. New “cup handles” enable users to open an unlocked door, but make it more difficult to yank the door open because it does not allow one to grip the door. This may be a solution for exterior doors, but is not the answer to all and is not definite. A combination of stronger locks and harder to grab handles will work to better to create a secure outer …show more content…
First, all doors would have to be taken into account to determined how many require new interior locks and cup handle installation. Through research, it has been determined that 60 doors on the exterior of the school need new cup handles, and 231 interior classroom doors need locks that lock from the inside. (Campus Map) The next step is determining how much it will cost and where that money will come from. Through calculations, it is estimated that it will cost roughly three thousand dollars for materials. Each year, the school is given money from the district to improve school defences, so that money could be used for this purpose. Along with this funding fundraising is also an easy way to obtain the funds required, as well as selling old, broken locks as scrap. After the funds are collected, the school can buy these materials in bulk and install them over the summer so students, teachers, and faculty are not interfering with or being limited by the
Many businesses have a host of people working for them. The entire staff may each have their own key to come and go as they please. Real estate companies often give their Realtors office keys so, that they can do their work at odd hours. A locksmith services company is always eager to help with getting the keys made, and it can be done for an affordable price. Staff that needs to come and go is an important part of many businesses today. They do not always want the clients and customers coming in twenty four hours a day, but for their staff it is must. Therefore, the doors may be locked at certain hours.
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Next, we had security guards. I don’t really remember exactly how many we had, but they frequented problem areas of the school. The lunchroom was a major problem place, and the surrounding hallways where students would eat and do homework. There would also be security guards that walked around the “unfrequented” parts of the school. The security guards would also go outside and monitor the path, and the students crossing as well. Next, we had a desk at the front of the school with a security guard that doesn’t leave during the day. Vistors were required to sign in and report to the office. For awhile, we had a security guard that went around and looked around the parking lot, looking for suspicious things. Now, there is a van that drives around the parking lot keeping it secure as well. Next, we have to evaluate the potential risks and threats. At Grand Blanc, we didn’t have metal detectors, so being able to slip in with a knife, or something small, like this student did, would be a problem. Also, big bags such as purses, athletic bags and backpacks are problems as well because without metal detectors we do not know what are in the bags. Another potential risk is the unfrequented areas of the school. Even though there are cameras, there are enough cameras that you cant watch every one every time. With the unfrequented areas of the school, a student could create something destructive- it could be a considerable amount of time before someone passes by.
The principal has arranged for a keypad to be installed at the front door. This means any non-staff member wanting to enter the school must first ring the bell and wait for the receptionist to verify their identity before they are admitted. The positive impact of this is that the children are safe from access by unauthorised people and it protects their right to safety and security.
In 2015, the Hermiston Police Department analyzed the safety of all the schools within the district. They found that the newer campuses like Armand Larive Middle School and West Park Elementary School, both built after the 2008 bond, had a decrease in safety incidences. Furthermore, they found that the two oldest schools, Rocky Heights Elementary at 53-years-old and Highland Hills Elementary at 35-years-old, failed to meet current safety standards. The biggest reason for this, as identified by Mike Kay, Executive Director of Operations within the Hermiston School District, is that they have a “California-style” design where classroom doors open to the outside, making it substantially harder for school administration to monitor who is coming into the school (“HSD Bond Video 2017 720”). For similar reasons, safety will only be decreased if the bond does not pass. Over the next four years, the district expects that they will need to acquire 46 more portable classrooms to the current 34 in order to support the expected student population growth. Portable classrooms, while cheap and easy to acquire, open to the outside. One-fifth of the student population will be required to leave the safety of the main building in order to reach their classrooms (Hermiston School District). When parents drop their kids off at school, they want to know that their children are safe. To conclude, the bond will
Imagine waking up to your blaring alarm clock and getting up to brush your teeth and eat breakfast. As you get dressed you realize something- it’s Monday morning and you simply cannot go to school because you are too afraid. 120,000 kids across the country feel this way every morning. They are afraid to go to school because they may possibly lose their life to an irresponsible child or teen with a gun. Locker searches can help these thousands of children and teens to feel safe. Clearly, the safety and well being of students in America should be the number one priority when considering policies for locker searches.
systems do not always work people can still get inside. It makes the children and staff safer, and
I have been a student in the Thomas County School System ever since I started pre-school. During my time here, I have loved every minute of it, learning and having great experiences with friends and teachers here. Over the last four years of my high school experience, I have noticed that there have been more threats of bombings and shootings around the nation. Even though we do have a safe school and take precautions, there is still room for error. I am proposing that we make school a safer place for kids to learn by installing bulletproof glass as well as door-stoppers in each class.
Guards aren’t needed in public schools because of the other solutions that are possible. Other people think that the guards are needed in public schools because there are no other solutions, but they just aren’t thinking hard enough. For example, staff could make ID cards that are scanned, making sure you are a student at the school. The card could unlock the door to the school. Also, the school could make a lockable room in each of the classrooms for kids to go in if there is an emergency.
Schools must have strong security to ensure all students are completely secure. Additional security allows students to roam across campus without fear and this helps improve their grades by letting them focus on their studies. So if LCSC have funds and want to improve the security on campus then I feel it’s a brilliant idea. I believe improving security in all the school buildings by adding security doors is a better idea than increasing police officers.
This essay looks to discuss a possible counter argument to Graham’s claim that those who suffer from mental disorders are worse off. The counter argument holds that some sufferers of mental disorder are actually better off due to their disorder. The essay begins by explain why Graham believes mental disorders make us worse off. After this the essay presents the possible counter argument, that mental disorders make us better off. The essay then finds that Graham partially agrees with the counter argument, as mental disorders benefit us in certain situations, but that still make us worse off in the long run.
Improvement in security will also contribute to a safe environment. High schools should implement the use of metal detectors as well as random searches. Although, it may be tedious to remove all metal and coins from your pockets, it will ensure safety. This security measure can be specific to each school. An example being to make the checks random throughout the week or only require it for students to have a late arrival. Random searches can also be specified such as only searching lockers or classrooms. Motion sensored cameras can also be a very effective with safety. In many school’s cameras are only in the hallways and lunchroom, but what happens when violence occurs in a classroom? All evidence will be based off hearsay. This is not an effective way of assessing the incident considering there are 3 sides to every story. Adding motion cameras to classrooms will make evidence accurate. Not only will student-student altercations be recorded, but teacher-student altercations will be recorded. Security guards themselves should also be improved. Security guards should be posted in hallways upon children arrival, during passing periods, and upon school dismissal. Security guards should also be fit enough for the job. “The results indicated that utilization of multiple security measures reduced the likelihood of exposure to property
After the Sandy Hook, there were countless ways for students to be safe at school. In Preparing for the Unthinkable: School Safety after Sandy Hook news article, Vicki Bauman said, “ Instead of gates, guns, and metal detectors, let’s invest in the things we know will make us safer: counselors, health care, teaching positive behavior, and making sure we have services to reach out to disconnected youth and pull them back on track.” Therefore, violence is not the answer to any question or issue. The community and school system should take a stand and get the necessities that the schools need to have a safe environment for the students and faculty and staff. The school can invest in law enforcement. The law enforcement will be able to conduct a consistent search through a metal detector. The law enforcement will help the students to avoid bringing prohibited weapons to school as well as, there to protect the school.
When choosing locks for your exterior doors, you need to be aware some have been graded by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA). Product grades can range from Grade 1 through Grade 3, with Grade 1 being the highest
According to the National Education Association, at least 100,000 students bring guns to school, 160,000 students skip classes because they fear physical harm, 40 students are killed or hurt by firearms, nearly 6,250 teachers are threatened with bodily injury, and 260 teachers are physically assaulted. These facts are not based on once year, but as every single school day. Could one even imagine what the numbers might look like on scale for a month of school, let alone a whole year? So would starting with searching lockers really be a step to far to try and lower the numbers? Some may think yes due to the school invading the students’ privacy. The majority of people though will say no, doing searches of student’s lockers is not a bad