Security systems for schools and campuses
Secure entrances, one-step lockdown, access control and cameras for schools, colleges, universities and daycares. Designed, installed and supported by Hightower across Canada and the USA.
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Every system your school needs
From the front entrance to the parking lot, installed and supported by one team.
Access control
Scheduled unlocks for school hours, staff-only doors, and one-step lockdown from the office or a phone.
See access controlVideo intercom
See and speak with every visitor at the main entrance before anyone is let in.
See video intercomSecurity cameras
Entrances, halls, parking lots and bus loops, with fast search when something happens. Remote video monitoring through our monitoring partner can watch campus cameras on evenings, weekends and school breaks.
See security camerasIntrusion alarms
After-hours protection that works around evening events, sports and weekend rentals.
See intrusion alarmsNetworks
Wi-Fi for classrooms and a separate, secure network for security systems.
See networksService and repair
We take over and repair aging systems across schools and campuses, and document everything.
See service and repairWhy schools and campuses need each system
What each system solves, and why it’s worth having.
Access control
Scheduled unlocks, staff-only doors and one-step lockdown give schools control of every entrance. Lost keys stop being a security risk, because credentials can be cancelled instantly.
More about access controlSecurity cameras
Cameras on entrances, halls, parking lots and bus loops help staff respond quickly and investigate incidents, with search tools that find the right footage fast. Remote video monitoring through our monitoring partner can watch campus cameras on evenings, weekends and school breaks.
More about security camerasVideo intercom
A secure entrance means every visitor is seen and spoken to on video before the door unlocks. It’s one of the most effective safety upgrades a school can make.
More about video intercomParcel lockers
Secure lockers handle package and device pickup for staff and student residences without anyone needing to be on hand.
More about parcel lockersIntrusion alarms
Schools are busy in the evenings and on weekends. Area-based alarms protect the rest of the building while the gym or theatre is in use.
More about intrusion alarmsNetworks
Classroom Wi-Fi and security devices both need a solid network, kept separate so one never slows down or exposes the other.
More about networksBuilt for every kind of school
From early learning centres to university campuses.
Public school divisions
Consistent systems across every school, managed centrally, with lockdown and reporting the division can rely on.
Private and charter schools
Secure entrances and visitor screening without making the school feel closed off.
Colleges and universities
Campus-wide access by building and schedule, cameras across grounds and parking, and student residence security.
Daycares and early learning centres
Controlled entry so only approved parents and staff get in, with a clear record of every pickup and drop-off.
Problems we solve in schools
The issues principals, facility managers and divisions call us about.
- Visitors walking in without checking in at the office
- Exterior doors propped open during the day
- No quick way to lock every door at once
- Lost keys and keys that never come back
- Break-ins and vandalism after hours
- Cameras that don’t cover parking lots and bus loops
- Different systems at every school in a division
How a project works
Planned around the school year and your safety plan.
- 1Site walk
We walk the building with you and look at entrances, sightlines, parking and how people move through the day.
- 2Design and quote
You get a plan for secure entry, lockdown, cameras and alarms, with a written quote.
- 3Install outside class time
We schedule work for evenings, weekends and breaks so learning isn’t disrupted.
- 4Training and drills
We train staff on visitor entry, lockdown and the app, and help you test it.
- 5Ongoing support
Service plans, repairs and updates as your school or campus changes.
Brands we install in schools
Planning cameras across a campus or school division? Read Avigilon vs Genetec.
Stuck with a system nobody will fix?
We can take over, repair and document systems left behind by previous providers, so you know exactly what the building has.
Guides: Cooler and freezer temperature alarmsStairwell re-entry and crossover floorsWashroom access and vape detectionCommercial A/V systemsSmart boardroom systemsTender-ready security system designFirst Nations and Métis communitiesPanic and duress buttonsSchool lockdown systemsSecurity funding through the CCSP
More industries we secure: Child care centres
School security questions
Can every door be locked at once in a lockdown?
Yes. Access control can lock all controlled doors with one action from the office, a panic button or an authorized phone, and unlock them again when it’s clear.
How does a secure entrance work?
Visitors press the intercom at the main door, staff see and speak with them on video, and only then unlock the door for them.
Can doors unlock on a schedule?
Yes. Doors can unlock and lock automatically for school hours, events and holidays, so nobody has to go around with keys.
Can you work outside school hours?
Yes. We plan installs for evenings, weekends and breaks to avoid disrupting classes.
Can a school division manage every school from one place?
Yes. Systems can be managed centrally across sites, with access and reports for each school.
Are there privacy rules for cameras in schools?
Yes. Privacy laws apply, so we keep cameras in appropriate areas like entrances, halls and parking, and plan placement and signage with those rules in mind.
Can you add remote video monitoring to our school?
Yes. We set up remote video monitoring on new or existing cameras for schools and campuses. A monitoring team watches alerts 24/7, warns people off through speakers and calls police or your contact when it’s a real threat.
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School security service areas
Offices in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer in Alberta, and Kelowna in BC, serving customers across Canada and the USA.
See all service areas. Alberta and BC are our main markets, and we support customers right across Canada and in the USA, with a parachute team ready to go anywhere. Ask us about it.
Get a quote for your school
Tell us about the building and which systems you’re looking at. We’ll follow up to book a site walk.
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