For schools, testing critical systems and running drills are essential components of any emergency preparedness process. Schools routinely run fire drills, active shooter drills, and tabletop exercises for a reason.…
School districts looking to install or upgrade a mass notification system need to be aware that not all systems are designed nor operate the same across the board. The Education…
Schools across Michigan and Illinois can add another layer of protection for students and staff through Sonitrol Great Lakes and its affiliation with a Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS) vendor.…
How ready is your school district for the busy summer construction and renovation season? Take the time now to fine-tune any plans you’re expecting to implement this season to ensure…
During our visits to school districts for initial security assessments, the first question we at Sonitrol Great Lakes pose to administrators is: “Who is in charge of your district’s safety…
Security technology has crept into every aspect of our lives. At home, it's doorbell cameras and wi-fi-powered systems. On a larger scale, it's video analytics. Technological evolution has completely transformed…
The practice of schools relying on paper sign-in logs to keep track of visitors is antiquated and dangerous. Having an effective and visible digital visitor management system is the best…
As artificial Intelligence (AI) coupled with video analytics becomes a more common feature in security products, the next logical market for its usage could be K-12 schools, colleges, and university…
A thorough review of school emergency lockdown equipment and procedures belongs on every district’s set of new year resolutions. Here, Sonitrol Great Lakes Education Market security experts share their insights…
As students and staff await the Christmas and New Year's holiday, criminals may be scouting for their next easy target: a vacant school building. Holidays are among the most common…