HCCI Protection is Partnering with Denver Schools to Ramp Up Security with Professional Teams In light of the recent school shooting, Denver is taking this step to ensure their students are safe and protected.

Denver Public Schools have recently announced their intention to bring back School Resource Officers (SROs) to enhance school safety. In light of the recent school shooting, Denver is taking this step to ensure their students are safe and protected.

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In 2023 there has been at least 39 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 17 deaths and 30 injuries nationally reported by Everytown for Gun Safety in March 29, 2023. That is an average of one school shooting per week. Furthermore, a study by the FBI found that between 2000 and 2018, 40% of active shooter incidents occurred in educational environments. HCCI Protection, a leading provider of security services, sheds light on why schools, businesses, and religious institutions should focus on hiring professional security teams instead of school resources officers or auxiliary police officers.

Data is up to date as of: March 29, 2023. Sources: Everytown for Gun Safety and the K-12 School Shooting Database 

Regarding school safety, many institutions have turned to School Resource Officers (SROs) or auxiliary police officers to protect their students. Yet, the addition of SROs is not enough. The Denver police department is struggling to fill open roles as it faces a 10.6% vacancy rate among uniformed officers, based on an October 2022 article by Axios. Data shows the department lost 104 officers by October 2022 to retirements and resignations and 145 officers in 2021. The answer is not to strain an already over-taxed police force but to bring in private security companies.

HCCI Protection's CEO, Shane Ammerman, emphasizes that professional security teams bring unique qualifications and benefits. As Ammerman notes, HCCI Protection's team provides comprehensive security solutions that can integrate into a school's culture and community and they have the resources to do it now. They focus on building valuable relationships and trust with staff and students, which carries significantly less negative stigma than SRO’s or law enforcement officers. By doing so, they are better equipped to address potential security threats before they become a danger to the school community.

Unlike SROs, who are often part of a more prominent law enforcement agency, professional security teams can tailor their services to meet the specific needs of each school. HCCI Protection's trained personnel can proactively identify and address potential insider risks and internal threats, providing a more effective protective strategy than traditional law enforcement or school resource officers. This level of expertise enables them to serve the unique needs of a school's students, faculty, and staff. By working closely with school administrators and law enforcement, professional security teams can develop comprehensive safety plans designed to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of everyone on campus.

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Adding these professional security teams is essential in protecting children from violence while allowing them to feel safe in their learning environment. According to Ammerman, “We understand how important it is for schools to be secure so they can focus on educating their students without fear of attack or harm”.

About HCCI Protection 

HCCI Professional Protective Services LLC is a full-service security provider headquartered in Denver, Colorado specializing in serving schools, businesses, places of worship, and individuals by protecting their lives, liberty, and property. Serving the Rocky Mountain region with experienced and dedicated team members, we can help clients small and large. Their ethos is to help others with Honor, Courage, Commitment and Integrity (HCCI).

Company: HCCI Professional Protective Services

Contact Person: Shane Ammerman

Tel: 720-476-0312

Email: shane@hccisecurity.com

Website: https://www.hccisecurity.com/