One Button Lockdown Security System

The One Button Lockdown Security System is a security solution that is designed to minimize the time it takes to contact law enforcement and to secure a facility during an emergency situation. The emergency lockdown button is an efficient solution in protecting school buildings during an active shooter situation.

Many questions still exist on what a “lockdown” really means and how it can be triggered. Often times it is enough to design a system that acts as a Lockout only, then as budget allows add layers to achieve a full Lockdown event. In either case below are the main points to consider when designing your one button lockdown system.

What Happens When A Lock Down Is Initiated?

Police are contacted immediately with critical information, location and cause.
All perimeter doors are secured and card and electronic access becomes disabled.
Exterior strobe lights flash at entrance doors warning people to stay away.
The door ajar notification system checks all doors and notifies staff.
Automatic trigger of pre-recorded lock down message over the PA system.
The customizable lock down message can be displayed on all computer screens and public display monitors.
IP phones display the Lockdown message and can play an audible lockdown message.

Different Ways To Initiate A Lockdown

Wearable Badges
Mobile Device – Smart Phone
Wall mounted emergency button
Hardwired Emergency Buttons
IP phone hotkey
Computer Interface/Keyboard
Directly through the video management system
iPad or tablet
Special Lockdown Readers (any card triggers)
Special Lockdown Cards (work on any readers)
RAVE app tie in

Available Lockdown Actions:

Exterior Doors Automatically Lock
Classroom Doors Automatically Lock (wirelessly)
Card Access Disabled (except First Responders)
Strobes Light Up Inside and Outside
Card Readers Light up in Red
Email/Text messages are Sent Out Automatically
Visitor Intercoms are Disabled
PA Announcement from Principal (automated)
Public Display Monitors Change
RAVE System Triggered

The Emergency One Button Lockdown security system can easily be integrated with existing access control and surveillance camera systems. It can be initiated from a variety of devices including a Smartphone, Computer, iPad or tablet, an IP phone hotkey and other devices.

FREE Security Evaluation. Contact Us Today!

Digital Provisions security systems are designed to grow with your needs while providing the immediate protection that you require now. Contact us for a free onsite security analysis along with a demonstration of other districts in your area who are already using the systems covered here. Call 631-209-2600 or fill out the form below.

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