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.
The system, developed by BluePoint Alert Solutions, immediately alerts the central station, which dispatches first responders. Its mass notification features alert staff to quickly start lockdown practices across the facility.
The system begins with strategically placed devices, resembling fire alarm pull stations, across the campus facility. These can be augmented with portable devices that can be worn on lanyards by school administrators and key school personnel.
When a wall unit or portable device is activated, the alert system automatically contacts first responders with minimal human action, and automatically communicates the threat situation throughout the building via automated public address warnings and warning lights.
Moreover, it lets the intruder know that law enforcement officers are on the way and provides administrators with the initial location of the threat. From there, school safety response protocols are activated.
RERS can be integrated with other Sonitrol Great Lakes security hardware, including silent and panic alerts, verified audio and video detection systems, and access control systems.
With the modern capabilities of an emergency communication platform, schools can enhance their communication strategy to improve safety, save time, streamline communications, and build a connected school community.
Sonitrol Great Lakes has been protecting schools for more than 50 years with the latest, most reliable security protection systems. Contact us to learn more about BluePoint RERS and our other products and services for the educational community.