UW-Rock County Working to Improve School Security
The security upgrades include new video surveillance, mass notification and fire alarm systems, among other things.
City officials will vote on the proposed security system upgrades on Nov. 19.
A $1.12 million security upgrade at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County is in the works to improve campus safety, according to a GazetteXtra report.
The county board is scheduled to vote on the plan at a meeting on Nov. 19.
The improved security system is in response to recent school shootings.
The new security system would include:
1. New video surveillance cameras that would replace preexisting analog cameras
2. An “emergency mass notification system” enabling officials to broadcast security alerts to those on campus through e-mail, text messages and other methods of communication
3. A centrally located “code blue” pedestal where people can call in emergency alerts
4. A new fire-alarm system on the south side of campus
5. A telephone system to include in all classrooms
6. Door controls and a monitoring system
7. A “duress” alarm system that alerts authorities of an emergency at the push of a button
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