Seconds matter in an emergency response – and especially in an active shooter event – where protecting the lives of every individual is paramount. That's why Cam-Dex Security Corp. now includes the new Gunshot Detection Sensor by Response Technologies when designing and installing integrated security systems for educational, healthcare, government, industrial, and commercial facilities. The [...]
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) [...]
Emergency Notification for Organizations with Multiple Locations The Centurion® Emergency Response System by Response Technologies can easily, quickly and efficiently provide an entire school district with the ability to communicate to a designated group – including first responders – in real-time in an emergency situation. The Centurion® Elite® uses wireless duress buttons to provide an easy to [...]
Historically, school security in the United States has prioritized protecting property rather than lives. And despite an alarming increase in violent active shooter incidents occurring in US schools since April 1999, many hold onto the idea that schools are sanctuaries where the focus is on learning – without fear of violence and without the need for systems to secure the safety of lives. [...]
Reaction time is essential to save lives in an active shooter or intruder alert. Managing and mustering students effectively and efficiently is crucial to save lives and prevent liability. Mass notification is the fastest way to alert people on and off campus of an emergency situation. Now a simple push of a panic button can [...]
