Advanced Security Systems For Schools

Protecting children while they learn has never been more important.

At Citywide Solutions, we’ve assembled a team of dedicated security professionals focused on providing the latest and most effective security systems for schools in the Cleveland and Columbus areas – markets we’ve proudly served for decades. From college campuses to elementary and high schools, Citywide delivers comprehensive protection solutions designed to safeguard classrooms, entryways, dorms, and parking areas from intrusion and vandalism.

 

In addition, Citywide is a certified Fire Alarm installer and service provider, offering cost-effective annual inspections and monitoring through a UL Listed central station. Whether it’s new construction, retrofits, or upgrades to existing systems, we provide complete solutions, including design drawings. As always, we prioritize nonproprietary systems that serve the customer’s best interest.

Why Security Systems are Essential for Schools

Schools are often some of the most highly used buildings in a community. They not only provide classroom space for learning – they also host sporting events after hours, give kids a place to study, and give educators a place to plan and prepare. Protecting students, faculty, staff, and community members means taking a different approach to security than what’s often used for businesses or commercial spaces. At Citywide, we look at several key areas and design comprehensive school security solutions for every space on the entire campus.

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Student and Staff Safety

How do people enter and exit a building? What protections do they need while occupying different spaces? We look to mitigate threats throughout a building. This can include anti-bullying and anti-vaping detection devices in bathrooms or hallways.

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Regulatory Compliance

We can work with educators and school administrators to develop a safety protocol plan that encompasses many of the codes governing school safety in Ohio. These include Ohio Revised Code (RC) 3313.536, which states that every school building must have a comprehensive approach to a safety plan.

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Threat Prevention

The Ohio School Boards Association takes a four-prong approach to school safety: prevention, preparation, response and recovery. Citywide can help with many of these steps, including assessing a school district’s buildings to help mitigate potential threats and safety concerns.

Our Security Solutions for Schools

Our team of security experts is constantly monitoring security trends, especially those that impact our schools. The most effective school security systems are never “one and done.” We are constantly tracking the trends -- not only in security technology but also in access control for schools, classroom security devices and more. 

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Video Surveillance Systems

High-definition school security cameras can be placed in common areas, classrooms, and on buses, enhancing situational awareness and providing video footage as evidence when incidents occur.

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Access Control Systems

Manage who enters a building and when they’re given access. Our access control for schools strikes the balance between ease of use and high-tech capabilities

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Visitor Logging and Tracking

Eliminate unreliable paper sign-in systems. Our electronic tracking systems monitor and log all visitors, providing live tracking of who is on site. 

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Intrusion Detection and Alarm Systems

Get real-time alerts on unauthorized entry or emergency situations. Our UL Listed monitoring partner provides state-of-the-art technology and reliability while our app-based technology makes it easy for school administrators to manage their systems.

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Vestibule Man Traps

Enhance building safety by blocking unauthorized access and external threats at key entry points. Citywide can work with you to develop a protocol that meets any regulatory requirements mandated by Ohio laws.

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HALO Units
(Vape and Bullying Detection Sensors)

Promote a safer, healthier environment for students and staff with advanced smart sensors that detect vaping, bullying-related sound anomalies, and air quality changes. 

How Our School Security Systems Work

With Citywide Solutions, you get expertise that can provide a range of protection solutions – including protection from security system tampering. Our one-source solution keeps your school buildings, your students and staff, and your property protected and monitored 24/7.

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System Integration

All Citywide services are built for seamless integration. All equipment, including video surveillance cameras in schools, access control and alarm systems are centrally monitored and accessible by your administrative and security personnel or local police.

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Fully Scalable

From a single school building to a university complex, we can build and support systems of any size to create a secure environment.

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Data Security

The security equipment we use features the latest in anti-hacking technology, making it extremely secure and less vulnerable to data breaches. 

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Lockdown Drill Integration

Prepare your building while you prepare your students. Citywide can help you integrate the testing of doors and access points during drills to ensure they are secured and functioning properly to have effective school lockdown procedures.

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Remote Monitoring

Schools and local police departments often work together to develop safety protocols. Our remote monitoring services can be tied in to your local protection services for instant alerts in emergency situations. Video footage captured by school security cameras helps in making informed decisions during these events.

Benefits of Choosing Citywide Solutions for School Security

Citywide Solutions serves the security and monitoring needs of Northeast and Central Ohio schools with our proven approach to service, communication and accountability. We work with our customers to provide expert guidance on the most effective customized solution for their security needs and budget. Then our team of expert installers gets to work, installing the system in ways that are mindful of the learning environment. After install, we’re there for you with quick responses and service, should the need arise.

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Locations Served

Citywide Solutions - Columbus Office
3799 Parkway Lane, Hilliard, Ohio 43026

(800)-686-7233



Citywide Solutions - Cleveland Office
6801 Hopkins Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060
(844) 395-4101

What makes us stand out?

  • Quicker, more comprehensive, high-end install in 5-7 business days.
  • No waits! We provide a fast, local response to all inquiries. We can meet with you tomorrow.
  • Get real-time customer service help from our local, in-house residential security experts.

Why Choose Citywide Solutions?

For more than 10 years, Citywide Solutions has been serving the needs of Northeast and Central Ohio as a trusted security company, providing our proven approach to customer service, communication, and accountability. Customer service isn't just something we do after the sale or how we respond to a phone call. It's how we treat you every step of the way – from consulting on your security needs, designing a turnkey system that's right for your facility, and installing it with our in-house team of experts. We're there for you after install with quick responses and service, should the need arise. That's accountability – that's what you get when you choose Citywide for your comprehensive security solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • How can a business security system protect my company?

    Today’s criminals are smarter than ever and know how to get past physical doors. Electronic surveillance can help. With Citywide Solutions, you have a team of experts who can help you stay ahead of serious business interruptions. From security monitoring systems for monitoring your front door to monitoring the environment for excess heat, cold, or humidity – we can help you protect and keep your building, your people, and your products secure. Our customizable commercial security systems are unique for every client we work with. We’ll talk with you to determine your protection needs and recommend a security package that addresses your concerns.

  • Can Citywide Solutions customize a security system to meet my specific needs?

    Absolutely. In fact, all our commercial security services and systems are fully customizable. This allows us to meet the specific needs of our customers. Our experienced team can even recommend features and tools that you may not know about.

  • Does Citywide Solutions offer ongoing support and maintenance for the security systems?

    Citywide is a full-service business security solutions provider. That means we not only diagnose, prescribe, and install the best security system for your needs, we offer ongoing support and maintenance for any security systems we installed. Need monitoring? Our team of security professionals can handle that too.

  • How much do commercial security systems usually cost?

    We offer business security systems for clients large and small. Every system is customized to the business, so costs can vary widely. Costs often depend on the size of the faculty that’s in need of monitoring, video surveillance and access control. We can talk through all your options and create a system that meets your budgetary needs.

  • Can Citywide Solutions integrate the security system with my existing systems?

    In most cases, we can integrate a Citywide Solution security system with your existing system, addressing your security challenges and keeping your business safe. We can take over control of these systems and incorporate them into any new system we install.