Schools Behind Bars?   Door security: Any door is a critical
point of access. Lighting, signage, hardware and observation are
all key elements. Doors should be checked to ensure their
security. Management should be held accountable for maintenance
and inspection. If doors are not designed for security in the
architectural stage, the retrofitting of walls, doorframes and
conduits is expensive and ugly.  Special access areas require
careful attention to detail. Roof access needs to be secure, but
also in an area that permits quick and effortless access for
maintenance staff. Other access areas such as electrical or
mechanical rooms need to be placed so they are not in danger of
being compromised.  Signage on doors is important to let people
know whether the doors are exit-only or an entrance.  CCTV can
be placed strategically at entrances, exits, hallways,
stairwells and exterior doors. Cameras should operate
continuously and videotapes analyzed and archived. There is an
over reliance on technology. Many of the