Preparing for the New School Year - How To Make It a Safe One

Allied Universal Back-to-School Safety Tips

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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2024 / As the new school year ramps up, Allied Universal®,the world's leading security and facility services company, offers important safety tips for families and students to keep this upcoming school year a safe one.

With more than 60 years of expertise in the security industry, Allied Universal is a leading provider of security services for K-12 schools, campuses and higher education institutions.

The safety tips and videos links below are designed to ensure the well-being of students, families, faculty and staff this school year.


K - 12 Safety Tips

1.

Know Campus Helpers and Safe Adults
Be familiar with campus security and other adults who can help you during an emergency.

2.

Understand School Safety Expectations
Know what your school wants you to do when an emergency happens. Emergencies include evacuations, lockdowns and mental health/medical incidents.

3.

Talk to Each Other About Safety
People on campus and people off campus should keep an open dialogue about safety concerns and responses. We're all in this together!

4.

Practice Personal Safety
Be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to what's going on around you and know who to tell if something doesn't seem right.

5.

Use Safe Transportation
Whether it's by bus, car, bike, e-bike, skateboard, scooter, carpool or walking, make sure you know how you get to and from school is safe, reliable and trusted.


College Safety Tips:

1.

Understand Campus Safety and Security Services
Be familiar with the security and safety services on campus. Know who to call in an emergency and how to use services such as escorts or shuttles.

2.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Get to know the safest routes around campus, vary your routes and stick to well-lit areas and populated parts of campus - especially when walking alone or at night. Be aware of the people and situations around you. Know what to do if something is suspicious or doesn't feel right.

3.

Secure Living Spaces
Keep doors and windows secured. Never allow strangers or unauthorized visitors into the building or your room. Use approved entrances and exits for routine travel and emergency exits for emergencies.

4.

Use Campus Resources
Know the resources available to you on campus and in the surrounding community, including wellness programs; counseling; mental health services; academic support; and emergency notification systems. Use the campus's safety app and/or emergency notification system to stay informed.

5.

Prioritize Safety, Not Capturing Content
If unsafe activity breaks out, move to safety, not to record. Your wellbeing is more important than "likes." Alert adults who can help, instead of your followers.

About Allied Universal

The world's leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the FORTUNE 500, Allied Universal® delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is more than $20 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people. For more information, visit www.aus.com. 

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Media Contact:
Kari Garcia
Director of Public Relations
Allied Universal
Phone: 949-826-3560
Email: Kari.Garcia@aus.com
Newsroom: ausnewsroom@aus.com

SOURCE: Allied Universal



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