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"The 3 pillars of survival during an active shooter attack are preparation, communication, and notification. Having situational awareness quickly is the only way to save lives."
— Lt. Joseph Pangaro, President at True Security Design
Knowledge is Power...
A common issue plaguing the security indus- try is how to disseminate information to first responders and law enforcement during an emergency. “Being able to communicate accu- rate and real-time information is crucial in any active shooter situation,” said David Antar, President at IPVideo Corporation. “Schools have been searching for a solution to this issue for years, and we knew that we could provide the missing piece to the lockdown puzzle.” IPVideo Corporation has a mission of helping society and tackling this scourge with the introduction of SENTRY ERS, a lockdown and emergency response system that provides bi- directional information during an emergency. Now, first responders can have their eyes and ears on the lockdown area and understand clearly the scene on hand. With the simple push of a lockdown button, the entire school lockdown protocol is activated, which includes doors locking, PA announcements, strobe lights activated throughout facility, audible
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lockdown messages, location beacons activat- ed, and police dispatch notified. Push notifica- tions can be sent to security, administrators, the community, etc., with live audio and video communications automatically established with first responders to assess and address the critical situation within seconds.
Schools now have a simple, easy, and fast lockdown system at their fingertips. The ben- efits of this new solution include faster responses to critical threats, better informed/ prepared first responders and teachers, better emergency preparedness, and complete respect for privacy. By integrating video, voice, text, and GPS location data from class- rooms and other areas where traditional video cameras cannot be deployed, schools can now rest easy knowing that all areas are being monitored. Teachers can have their privacy protected and still have the security they need in the classroom. “We are receiv- ing great feedback from teachers throughout the country who are in desperate need of
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new technology to help them lock down their classrooms quickly and get the help they need when they need it,” said Antar.
As we move forward, we will see facility security become an even bigger priority. Schools will need to keep improving their security measures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. Covering the three pillars of survival will be the most important factors in saving lives. With new technology being introduced to the marketplace, schools will have the right tools to combat violence by effectively pre- paring, communicating, and notifying the right people within seconds of any situation. You never know when an emergency situa- tion will arise; having all the pieces in place can help minimize the impact the event will have on the community and create a safer world for all.
Monique Merhige is the President of Infusion Direct Marketing, Inc.
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