{"id":1491,"date":"2022-01-20T14:56:44","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T14:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonitrolverified.com\/news\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2022-01-20T14:56:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T14:56:46","slug":"new-year-brings-need-for-school-lockdown-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonitrolverified.com\/news\/new-year-brings-need-for-school-lockdown-review\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year Brings Need for School Lockdown Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A thorough review of school emergency lockdown equipment and procedures belongs on every district\u2019s set of new year resolutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, Sonitrol\nGreat Lakes<\/a> Education Market security experts share their insights\non best practices and technology for school lockdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best lockdown solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some may view lockdown solutions in terms of\nhardware and technology, our experts advocate for a more comprehensive approach\n\u2013 viewing lockdown as a combination of people, processes and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that technology alone offers\nlittle or no value if people don\u2019t know how to use it, or it\u2019s not integrated\ninto a broader plan. Even the best door lock is useless if someone props open\nthe door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our experts share the following advice on developing an\neffective lockdown strategy to minimize personal safety threats in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a qualified vulnerability assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering no two schools are the same, a physical\nsecurity vulnerability assessment can help identify specific safety risks that\nmay expose students and staff to an active assailant threat. Risks that\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n