School Security

If you are interested about the ins, outs, ups and downs of the state of security in modern urban school systems from an expert's point-of-view, check out Charles McCrary's book Urban School Security from Behind the Scenes: Views from a Retired Urban School Security Director. Charles works as, among other things, a campus security consultant for Hackett Security and is available for workshops, conventions, and events. If you are interested in having Charles speak at an event, you can contact him here or through us.

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At Hackett Security, we handle a variety of security needs for businesses, schools, hospitals, and residences of every size, from single units to campus-wide solutions, also providing remote alarm and video monitoring for our clients throughout the U.S.

When in the market for a security contractor, an educational institution must find a firm that will be the right fit. Hackett Security, in particular, fits the bill with the security services that we provide. We have been in the business of installing and monitoring burglar alarm, fire alarm, and access control systems for over 30 years.

In addition, we have a UL Certified Central Station here for 24-hour monitoring of our clients' premises. This includes several forms of emergency backup and the latest in voice and video recording technologies, in addition to standard burglar and fire alarm monitoring.

At Hackett Security, Inc., we aim to be your complete security solutions provider with no job being too small or too big. If you have a need for our services, whether it is to consult on a completely new security system or simply to bring the monitoring of your existing security system closer to us, please give us a call at 314-432-4200.

We have cutting edge technology to meet our clients needs.
We can provide much more than simply a video security solution
We are practical problem-solvers who find out what you need and get it done, on time and under budget.
We are professional, courteous, ethical, and discreet in all our business relationships.

At Hackett Security, Inc. we take great pride in the quality of service that we provide. Let us show you how these attributes allow us to create an exceptional partnership with you, which enables us to help you achieve your total security objectives.

Access control - Using an encoded card or other secured method to specify access to particular persons to a particular area.
Metal detectors - An electromagnetic scanning field for the detection of metallic weapons inside a monitored passage.
Video monitoring - Closed-circuit television and digital video recording.
Time & attendance - Tracking the time of visitors or employees for automated payroll and/or making work time more efficient.
Identification badges - Picture or magnetic-based cards used for access, identification, and time and attendance.
Alarm systems - Fire, burglar, silent, and safety alarm systems for home and business.
Visitor management - Site usage tracking, usually tied in with other security systems.