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An unlocked door at a Texas school allowed intruders to steal instruments and vandalize property, highlighting how small security oversights can lead to financial loss, community distrust, and hidden dangers.

Empowering schools with free resources to identify vulnerabilities and enhance safety, one door at a time. #DoorCheck #Innovation #K12 #Partnership #K12Safety #SchoolSafety #SchoolSecurity #DoorAudits #TexasSchools #DoorSweeps #CampusSecurity #SchoolSafetySolutions #CampusSafety

🚨 Big News in Texas School Safety! 🚨 Congratulations to the 8 appointees to the Texas School Safety Center Board! 👏✨ Governor Abbott has recognized these incredible leaders for their commitment to creating safer schools across our state. 🎉 Welcome to the team: 📌 Nidia De La Cerda 📌 Rob McClelland 📌 Bill Avera 📌 Craig Bessent 📌 Kerri Brady 📌 Rania Mankarious 📌 Edwin Flores, Ph.D. 📌 Adebola “Serah” Sulaiman At DoorCheck, we’re passionate about making K-12 schools safer, smarter, and more secure. 🔒📊 We’re thrilled to see such diverse expertise brought together to guide Texas in this critical mission. As a Texas-based company 🐂🤠, we’re here to support educators, administrators, and policymakers with innovative tools to simplify compliance and enhance school safety. Let’s work together to build a safer future for every student! 💬 Let’s connect! If you're involved in school safety or want to learn more about how DoorCheck can make a difference, feel free to reach out. #SchoolSafety #TexasEducation #Leadership #DoorCheck #K12 #SaferSchools #Innovation https://lnkd.in/exizY9f3

Our hearts are with the Madison community. We are deeply saddened to hear about the tragic events that occurred at the Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, students, teachers, and staff impacted by this heartbreaking incident. To the Madison community—please know you are not alone. 💙

📣 Texas Schools Lead the Way in Campus Safety 📣 A few months ago, the 2023-2024 Intruder Detection Audits (IDA) results were released, showcasing the unwavering dedication of Texas schools to ensuring safer campuses for students and staff. Conducted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in partnership with Regional Educational Service Centers (ESCs), these audits have become a statewide benchmark for identifying perimeter vulnerabilities and driving meaningful improvements in school safety. How it works: Intruder Detection Audit Phases: 1️⃣ Intruder Detection Phase: An unannounced portion where inspectors select up to three exterior doors. If any are unsecured, they attempt unauthorized entry into the school. 2️⃣ Exterior Door Phase: Inspectors check in at the school’s main office, obtain a campus escort, and inspect all exterior doors to ensure they are closed, latched, and locked. 3️⃣ Classroom Door Phase (if applicable): For schools with an interior classroom door locking policy, inspectors randomly check classroom doors to verify they are closed, latched, and locked. 4️⃣ Review of Weekly Exterior Door Sweeps: Inspectors review the preceding six weeks of required weekly door sweep documentation during their on-site visit. Audit Highlights: 📋 8,382 campuses audited, marking a 16% increase from the previous school year. ✅ 87% of campuses reported no findings, reflecting broad compliance with safety standards. 📉 9.76% fewer findings compared to the 2022-2023 school year. Challenges: Despite significant progress, a few vulnerabilities remain: 🚶➡️ 3.1% of campuses had an incident where inspectors gained unauthorized access. ⏱️ 4 minutes: The average time it took inspectors to achieve unauthorized entry. 👁️🗨️ 9.5% of doors showed findings during the exterior door audits These results highlight the importance of continuous training, timely maintenance, and strict adherence to protocols to address remaining challenges and ensure every campus is secure. ✨ Commitment to Excellence ✨ Texas schools continue to set a high standard for campus safety, led by dedicated educators, administrators, and safety professionals. Their efforts reflect a shared commitment to providing secure environments where students can learn and thrive. #SchoolSafety #TexasEducation #StudentSafety #K12Security #EducationMatters

"TEMPORARILY OUT OF SERVICE" How Do You Prioritize Safety While Waiting on Door Repairs? 🏫 🚪 🔒 At DoorCheck, we understand that unexpected door maintenance issues can create unique challenges for schools, requiring a careful balance of security, compliance, and accessibility. 👉 We would like to know: What solutions or best practices have you used to maintain safety and security during door maintenance or repair periods? Our goal is to gather these responses and compile a list of best practices to share with our network, helping schools and organizations effectively navigate similar challenges in the future. Your insights could make a significant difference for countless schools working to maintain safe and secure environments! #DoorCheck #SecuritySolutions #BestPractices #Innovation #K12 #Partnership #K12Safety #SchoolSafety #SchoolSecurity #DoorAudits #TexasSchools #DoorSweeps #CampusSecurity #SchoolSafetySolutions #CampusSafety

🏫 Why Schools See a 34% Spike 📈 in Door Issues After Extended Breaks—And How to Prevent It When schools reopen after an extended break, one unexpected challenge often takes center stage: exterior door problems. Based on DoorCheck’s data, schools experience a 34% increase in door-related issues after long periods of inactivity. These aren’t just minor annoyances they’re potential safety risks. Exterior doors are critical to maintaining campus security and ensuring smooth daily operations. So, why do these issues spike, and what can schools do to stay ahead? 🚪 Weather, Maintenance, and More: The Culprits Behind the Spike Through thousands of school door audits, we’ve identified a few common reasons why exterior doors become problematic after breaks: - Deferred Maintenance 🛠️: During breaks, regular maintenance schedules often pause. Small issues—like misaligned locks or weakened hinges—can turn into bigger problems. - Weather Impact 🌡️: Changes in temperature, humidity, or precipitation during breaks can cause doors to swell, stick, or misalign. - Heavy Use on Day One 🏋 : After days/weeks of inactivity, doors suddenly face high traffic. If pre-existing issues aren’t addressed, they can quickly escalate. 🔧 Prevention Is the Best Solution The good news? Schools can reduce this spike with a few proactive strategies: -Plan Preventive Maintenance 📅: Schedule door inspections and repairs before and after every break. This ensures small problems are fixed before they grow. - Weatherproof Your Doors ☁️ : Ensure weather stripping is in good condition. If required lubricate hinges, locks, and latches to prevent sticking and improve functionality. - Adopt Smart Auditing🚨: Tools like DoorCheck provide real-time insights, helping schools identify and address issues before they become costly or unsafe. - Train Staff to Spot Issues 👀: Educate personnel and administrators to recognize warning signs like sticky locks, improper latching, or loose hardware. 🔒 Safety Starts at the Door While door maintenance might not grab headlines, its importance can’t be overstated. A single malfunctioning door can disrupt operations or compromise safety—but with the right measures, schools can keep their doors secure and functional year-round. Source Data from DoorCheck.app: Data reveals that a break of 3+ days leads to a 34% increase in findings, regardless of whether doors are checked once or twice a week. Although the finding rate is higher for bi-weekly checks (12%) compared to weekly checks (6%), the increase following a break remains consistent. This suggests that periods of inactivity contribute to an accumulation of issues, making them more noticeable upon resumption of checks. The findings highlight the importance of regular monitoring, as more frequent checks allow for earlier identification of issues, though the impact of breaks on findings persists.

🦃🍂 While everyone’s busy perfecting their Thanksgiving recipes this week, over here at DoorCheck, we’re cooking up something extra special too! 👨🍳 Here's a sneak peek at the newest DoorCheck feature. What do you think we are serving up here? 🍽️ 👇🍗 #DoorCheck #Innovation #ThanksgivingMode #K12Safety #SchoolSafety #SchoolSecurity #DoorAudits #TexasSchools #DoorSweeps #CampusSecurity #SchoolSafetySolutions #CampusSafety

✨ Milestone Unlocked: 20,000+ Door Checks! ✨ Hitting 20,000 door checks is just the beginning! With the incredible dedication of our partners, we're already looking ahead to our next big milestone: 50,000 door checks! #K12Safety #SchoolSafety #DoorCheck #SchoolSecurity #DoorAudits #TexasSchools #DoorSweeps #CampusSecurity #SchoolSafetySolutions #CampusSafety

Introducing the DoorCheck Findings Dashboard: A New Era in Door Safety. At DoorCheck, we remain steadfast in our commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency for K-12 schools. Today, we’re proud to release the DoorCheck Findings Dashboard, designed to simplify how schools manage door security issues while fostering a proactive culture of safety. What’s New? The DoorCheck Findings Dashboard is designed to meet the unique needs of schools that regularly check their exterior doors for vulnerabilities or defects, offering an intuitive and powerful solution to streamline data and promote informed action. Key Features: 10-Week Overview: Spot patterns and trends from the past 10 weeks. 26 Curated Tags: Categorized findings like “Strike” or “Left Unlocked.” Visualized Resolution Times: Insights into bottlenecks and response speed. Weekly Findings Table: A clear, centralized view of all weekly findings. Why This Matters for K-12 Schools School security is about more than compliance—it’s about ensuring the well-being of students and staff every day. The DoorCheck Findings Dashboard helps schools make data-driven decisions, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities while saving time for educators and administrators. This release reflects our belief that schools deserve tools tailored to their needs, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: education and safety. Available Now The DoorCheck Findings Dashboard is now live for our partners. We can’t wait to hear how it’s helping schools streamline their processes and strengthen their security protocols. For more information, visit DoorCheck.app.