Guests: Patrick Aylesworth

In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith discusses the topic of school security with Patrick Aylesworth, Director of Operations at S. M. Wilson Company. S. M. Wilson is a construction management and general contracting firm that focuses on designing and building secure educational facilities. They emphasize the importance of creating spaces that balance safety and a welcoming environment for students and staff. Patrick highlights various security measures, such as secured entry vestibules, biometric fingerprint systems, video surveillance cameras, and secure classrooms. He also mentions the need for layered security and the importance of collaboration between project owners, project teams, and law enforcement agencies.

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