Saving time and effort during lockdowns with mass notification | #ESC_LLC #MassNotification #EmergencyManagement | Lockdowns need to happen quickly to protect people and property from potential harm. A facility that this not locked down properly can suffer costly damage and disruptions (Security). https://wp.me/p97JNV-1w1
Many organizations have found a solution though by combining their mass notification systems with physical security systems to help automate the lockdown process. (read more)
“There are many reasons why it might be necessary to lockdown in a school, government building, etc. One of the most common is an active shooter situation where someone has entered the building and office staff is aware of the situation, either because of video surveillance or an active shooter system,” says John Larkin. “We can lockdown all classroom doors and implement other precautions at the simple activation of a lockdown station inside the main office or some other location.”
For more information on school lockdown applications as well as video surveillance and other protective means, read A Holistic Approach to School Security, where we discuss:
- Video Surveillance
- Fire Alarm
- Mass Notification
- Gunshot Detection
- School Lock-Down
