In an ever-changing world, schools need to make sure that they have a system and procedures in place in the event of a lockdown. And that all staff and pupils are aware of the procedures and what is expected of them.
Schoolwatch offers a free and comprehensive survey to schools and colleges looking to review their procedures and systems.
Traditional announcement systems used to require new infrastructure to be installed, which made the whole deployment expensive. But the Schoolwatch Lockdown System is IP based and uses the existing network infrastructure to get the new system set up. Because a school will only need new infrastructure installed where there is no pre-existing network cabling available, the overall capital cost is greatly reduced.
All components of the Schoolwatch Lockdown System are powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE), further simplifying installation and reducing overall cost and with the ability to integrate with existing legacy systems if required.
A typical installation would see speakers installed in key areas such as hallways, classrooms, sports halls, and outdoor spaces. But if this all seems a bit alarming, the good news is the system can be configured not only for safety and security but also for everyday alerts such as class change and public address.
The Schoolwatch public address network is controlled via a central control panel and all components communicate back to this. Other devices such as alert strobe lights, break glass units and panic buttons can be connected to the control panel, if required.
Schoolwatch can advise on, design and supply state-of-the-art lockdown systems, which have multi-functional use and can be used for:
- Lockdown Alarm
- Class Change
- Public Address
- Perimeter Security
- Music Streaming