Education Technology
Icom’s Five School Communication Safety Tips
Schools can strengthen safety protocols by implementing five critical communication practices across campus operations
Key takeaways
Staff should configure radios to correct channels with balanced volume before the school day begins
The scan feature allows users to monitor multiple groups simultaneously, improving situational awareness
Extracurricular coaches and moderators must be informed of their designated channels and emergency contacts
John Paul Beauchamp, Senior Business Development Manager at Icom shares five essential school communication safety tips for school districts to ensure a safer academic year:
- Staff should set their radios to the correct channels with an optimal volume balance
- Use the scan feature to monitor multiple user groups
- An earpiece for discreet communication while patrolling hallways
- Maintain communication with busing during student arrivals and departures to secure parking areas
- Inform extracurricular coaches and moderators about their designated channels and emergency contacts
Icom hopes for a secure and prosperous school year for all.
About the author
ICOM America sells Land Mobile Radios (for Commercial and Public Safety), WLAN radios, Amatuer radios, Marine Radios, and Aviation radios. and the infrastructure to support each of these markets. Additionally; we have LTE radio equipment and Satellite communications made exclusively for the Iridium network.
