Icom’s Five School Communication Safety Tips

 

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:

  1. Staff should set their radios to the correct channels with an optimal volume balance
  2. Use the scan feature to monitor multiple user groups
  3. An earpiece for discreet communication while patrolling hallways
  4. Maintain communication with busing during student arrivals and departures to secure parking areas
  5. Inform extracurricular coaches and moderators about their designated channels and emergency contacts

Icom hopes for a secure and prosperous school year for all.

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