While marking main exterior doors for emergency wayfinding is an excellent practice, marking of individual classroom and office windows can create increased risk.
For example, if an estranged relational partner wants to abduct their child to get revenge, this could help them identify their intended victim’s location when they feel security measures would likely prevent them from entering the building.
As these types of acts of violence are more common than active assailant events, the risks and benefits of this practice should be considered before using this approach.
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