In the final weeks heading into the new school years, districts across North Texas are working to reassure parents about safety on campuses. Tuesday, Dallas ISD gave details about its security plans.
From clear backpacks to video doorbells, Dallas schools are making a number of steps to enhance security ahead of the upcoming school year.
Some upgrades include keyless entry, improved classroom locking systems and video doorbells so teachers and administrators can see who is outside. Dallas ISD Police Chief John Lawton says that district police have held trainings with Dallas PD and plans to continue to do so.Back to school safety at Dallas ISD
"If you see something, say something," she said. "There is no substitute for people giving us information."Texas DPS launches internal investigation into Uvalde mass shooting response after damning report In a video to parents, Richardson ISD Inerim Superintendent Tabitha Branum discussed the network of security cameras and keyless entry the district already has. She also talked about the district’s school resource officer program that informs parents of what is already in place for safety.
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