Campus Security Technology Trends to Watch in 2023
Improving Campus Safety in 2023 Campus Safety Magazine has been surveying how campuses have been adjusting to the ever-evolving issues posed by weather, violence, and other crisis situations. But how have campus emergency notification systems, policies and procedures fared? How significant were the challenges campuses face, and what lessons did K-12 schools and school districts, […]
Maintaining Building Safety With Mass Notification
Building Safety with Mass Notification The coronavirus forced many organizations to close their normal facilities to comply with the guidelines established by local and federal governments to maintain social distancing. Now that employees have come back to work or established a hybrid work schedule, this has presented challenges for facility managers and security staff with […]
How To Select the Right School Alert System
The importance of implementing a reliable and efficient school emergency alert system cannot be overstated. The system must ensure that all students, teachers, and staff are notified within seconds of a potential threat, so they can take effective measures to keep them safe and sound. Choosing the right emergency notification system for a school can […]
Demystifying Primary vs. Secondary Notification
Emergency Mass Notification is an area that has received a great deal of attention, largely due to tragic incidents that have exposed the vulnerabilities of certain populations and environments. The need for better communications and alerting has become cluttered by Federal and State regulations that have been implemented to ensure all populations have accessibility to […]
A NEW LESSON PLAN FOR K-12 SECURITY
By Panasonic i-PRO School security has taken on a new dimension as the result of the 2020 pandemic. Whereas school administrators have traditionally been concerned with maintaining high levels of physical security to protect students, staff and property, they are now faced with implementing new solutions that also provide health safety. As a result, there […]
3 WAYS K-12 SCHOOLS CAN USE MASS NOTIFICATION DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
As many K12 schools move to distance learning models to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the way school leaders communicate with their communities is changing. Unfortunately, this causes a lot of disturbance for both students and teachers, however these are necessary measures that need to be taken to protect everyone. This will prevent the […]
3 Projects to Enhance Your Mass Notification System
1. 911 ALERTS If someone calls 911 within your buildings, it’s important that the right people know an emergency is taking place. ACTIVATE One Touch Emergency Notification Solution can send notifications to select safety personnel or to an entire organization when someone dials 911 from a phone tied to their network. Alerts can be broadcast […]
8 WAYS TO USE MASS NOTIFICATION TO MANAGE CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
1. Mass SMS Text Messages With people offsite, mobile devices will become the primary method of communication. Delivering text messages to a device most people will be checking and using regularly will help keep them informed about any updates your organization needs to share. 2. Confirmation Responses For organizations that want to monitor the wellbeing […]
5 Critical Questions for Your Organization’s Emergency Preparedness Plan
Dave McLaren, COO of Alertus Technologies, presents the following critical questions: Can Your Organization’s Emergency Preparedness Plan Answer These 5 Critical Questions? 1. Can an emergency notification be launched within seconds to all assets throughout your organization? 2. Does it take more than one person to launch an emergency notification to all assets? 3. Will […]
Are Your Kids Safe? 5 Questions to Ask Your School’s Administrators
If there is an emergency at your child’s school, how do you know they will be alerted anywhere on campus and given the instructions that will keep them safe? Obviously, some schools are safer than others, and choosing where your child goes to school is a big decision. If you live somewhere with a school […]