Henrico County School District

Enhancing Campus Security with Raptor Visitor Management at Henrico County School District

In this case study, we’ll review the challenges the district faced—and how Raptor worked with their team to overcome them.
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“By using Raptor Visitor Management, we’ve been able to flag several visitors on the sex offender registry and even had to work with law enforcement because one would-be visitor was flagged as a tier three offender who had no business even being near a school. That real-time ability to check sex offenders is tremendous. It’s really enabled us to control access and to have better accountability procedures and strong safety protocols.”

John Casullo, Director of School Safety
Henrico County School District

The Challenge

Identifying Unauthorized Visitors

Henrico County School District wanted to supplement their existing visitor management protocols. To better ensure the visitors on campus were authorized and did not pose a threat to student safety, the district sought a solution to help streamline the visitor sign-in process while enhancing security measures.

A Need to Enhance Safety Protocols

The district aimed to bolster its campus safety by implementing robust procedures for visitor verification. This included the urgent need for real-time screening against sex offender registries to prevent individuals with potential risks from gaining access to school premises.

How Raptor Visitor Management Helped

Immediate Flagging of Risks

Raptor Visitor Management provided the district with the capability to instantly flag visitors listed on the sex offender registry. This feature was pivotal in identifying a tier three sex offender, underscoring the system’s effectiveness in real-time threat assessment.

Strengthened Access Control

The system’s deployment enabled the district to enforce stronger access control and accountability. John Casullo, the Director of School Safety at Henrico County School District, lauded Raptor’s impact, stating, “By using Raptor Visitor Management, we’ve been able to flag several visitors on the sex offender registry. That real-time ability to check sex offenders is tremendous. It’s really enabled us to control access and to have better accountability procedures and strong safety protocols.”

The Results

The implementation of Raptor Visitor Management at Henrico County School District has led to significant enhancements in campus safety and visitor management:

  • Improved Security Measures: The system’s ability to conduct instant screenings against sex offender registries has markedly improved campus safety.
  • Enhanced Accountability and Access Control: The introduction of Raptor has streamlined visitor sign-in processes, ensuring that only authorized individuals can enter school premises.
  • Collaboration with Law Enforcement: The system facilitated effective collaboration with law enforcement when a high-risk individual attempted to gain access to a school, further demonstrating its value in maintaining a secure learning environment.

The Henrico County School District’s adoption of Raptor Visitor Management exemplifies the system’s capacity to transform campus safety protocols. Through its comprehensive features, Raptor has not only streamlined visitor management but also significantly bolstered security measures, ensuring a safer environment for students and staff alike.

Henrico County School District Visitor Management Usage this School Year

  • Visitor Sign Ins: 125,186
  • Contractor Sign Ins: 3,450
  • Student Sign Ins: 145
  • Staff Sign-Ins: 32,461
  • Volunteer Sign-Ins: 15,942
  • Sex Offenders Flagged: 14

Henrico County School District Visitor Management Usage Since 2020

  • Visitor Sign Ins: 313,866
  • Contractor Sign Ins: 11,066
  • Student Sign Ins: 985
  • Staff Sign-Ins: 77,399
  • Volunteer Sign-Ins: 35,002
  • Sex Offenders Flagged: 61
Henrico County School District serves 48,949 students across 75 schools and program centers. Henrico is Virginia’s sixth-most populous locality, and HCPS is the commonwealth’s sixth largest public-school division.
  • Identifying Unauthorized Visitors
  • A Need to Enhance Safety Protocols
  • Immediate Flagging of Risks
  • Strengthened Access Control

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