Armed School Security
Professional armed officers with deep law enforcement backgrounds, posted to protect your buildings, students and staff.
School Security Services
Every school community deserves a security partner it can trust.
Armed security officers, building assessments and hands-on staff training for K–12 districts, from a team that has spent careers protecting schools and the communities around them.
Trusted on Long Island
Protecting students and staff across Long Island.
Districts rely on Upfront for professional, trained security officers and for the planning and training that prevents incidents in the first place.
South Huntington School District
Farmingdale School District
Plainedge Public SchoolsWhat we provide
A complete school security program.
Every district is different. We build coverage around your buildings, your schedule and your community.
Site Security Assessments
A detailed review of each building, covering access points, procedures and vulnerabilities, with clear recommendations.
Staff Training
Practical courses for administrators, front office staff and security teams. See all six courses →
Advanced First Aid
Hands-on first aid classes so your team is ready in the critical minutes before help arrives.
K–12 Training Programs
Prepared staff are your strongest security.
Our training courses give administrators, front office staff and security teams the knowledge and confidence to prevent incidents and respond the right way when it counts.
On-site at your schools
Certified instructors
Built around your district
COURSE 01
Evacuation Planning for K–12 Schools
When a building has to be cleared, every decision matters. This course walks school leaders through planning and running evacuations that keep every student accounted for, from the first alarm to the moment they’re back with their families.
- Evacuation sites vs. family reunification sites
- Short-term vs. extended evacuations
- Writing an evacuation plan that fits your buildings
COURSE 02
Front Desk Safety
Your front desk is the first line of defense. Through a hands-on tabletop exercise built on real situations, staff practice greeting, screening and responding to visitors with confidence.
- Everyday front-office scenarios, worked through as a team
- Proven safety habits for reception and clerical staff
- Visitor management system training, if your school uses one
COURSE 03
Access Control & Video Surveillance
Cameras, door access and visitor management work best when they work together. We cover where school security technology is heading, including the move from analog to IP video, and how to choose, launch and train staff on the right system.
- How cameras, door access and visitor systems fit together
- Making the decision, then planning the rollout
- Staff training built around your district’s own platform
COURSE 04
Vulnerability Assessments
Before you start a major project or set a security budget, you need a clear picture of where you stand. This course teaches the people responsible for safety how to evaluate buildings, procedures and infrastructure, and turn what they find into priorities.
- Evaluating buildings, procedures and infrastructure
- Protecting both people and property
- Turning findings into a plan and a budget
COURSE 05
Intruder Awareness & Prevention
Most threats can be stopped long before they become emergencies. Staff learn to recognize early warning signs, keep situations calm and under control, and know exactly what to do if one escalates.
- Spotting and defusing warning signs early
- Prevention-first habits for every staff member
- Putting your emergency response plan into action
COURSE 06
Metal Detector Programs
Considering metal detectors? We help you design and launch a screening program that runs smoothly every day and is introduced thoughtfully to students, families and staff.
- Screening procedures and staffing
- Equipment placement and daily operation
- Communicating the program to your school community
Why districts choose Upfront
Led by people who have done this work.
- A dedicated Director of School Security Services. William Hughes served 31 years with the NYPD, retired as a Sergeant, and has worked as a school security aide in the Valley Stream School District since 2019.
- School safety experience at the leadership level. Co-owner Matthew McCartin has worked with districts as a police liaison and lectured on lockouts, lockdowns and active shooter drills.
- Elite tactical training. Our Training Department includes a certified CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) instructor, NYS firearms instructors and former SWAT and Bureau of Special Operations supervisors.
- A plan written for your district. Never one-size-fits-all. We start with your buildings and your community.
The Upfront teamSchool security led by William Hughes
Custom training packages
Combine courses into a program for your district.
Pick the courses that fit your staff, schedule them around the school calendar, and we’ll tailor every session to your buildings and procedures.