Acts of violence and disruptive behavior continue to pose serious safety challenges for K-12 schools. While early panic notification devices helped reduce emergency response times, newer solutions provide first responders with more accurate and actionable information. In an article published by Security magazine, Andrew Griffey, Senior Product Manager at Inovonics, discusses the evolution of wearable panic devices and the value they provide to schools.
The article explains how advanced duress devices can activate different types of alarms, identify where an emergency is occurring, and confirm that an alert was successfully sent. It also addresses the importance of comfortable, waterproof devices, long battery life, and reliable wireless communication throughout classrooms, hallways, athletic fields, and other campus areas. When integrated with intrusion, access control, video surveillance, and communication platforms, these solutions can support faster responses, emergency lockdowns, discreet staff communications, and more comprehensive campus protection.
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