What is Alyssa’s Law Alyssa’s Law is legislation that was first adopted in New Jersey. Alyssa’s Law is a state law that requires all public schools to install silent panic alarms that directly connect to law enforcement. The law was named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a student who lost her life in the tragic shooting at…
A mass notification system is a powerful tool for organizations to quickly and efficiently disseminate critical information to a large group of people. While the software components of a mass notification system are critical, the hardware components are equally important. Here you can explore some of the most critical hardware components. 6 critical hardware components…
From frustrated office staff to district-wide paging capabilities, there are many reasons why you should budget and plan to update your school intercom and PA system. Here are the 4 most common signs it’s time to update your school intercom and PA system. 1. You don’t have a modern, convenient web-based bell scheduler Many outdated,…
Fire Alarm Integration There are many things to look for when considering a fire alarm system integration. Integrated fire alarm systems may include fire detection, reliable monitoring and integration with mass notification systems. The term integration can be vague as features and capabilities vary from one fire alarm system integration to another. Here, you’ll learn…
Is your school intercom and paging system outdated? Does your administrative team’s work station look simply overwhelming? The No. 1 sign of a dated school intercom system is a lot of hardware taking up space. If you take closer look, you might see All those separate pieces of equipment are required to deliver routine announcements…
What is a staff duress system? Staff duress systems are common across many types of industries where employers need to keep their employees safe from threats. Many healthcare organizations utilize staff duress systems to ensure the safety of nurses, doctors, cna’s, medical assistants and more. From an unruly patient to an aggravated customer, staff duress…
With many industries facing post-COVID delays in acquiring equipment, it is no surprise the mass notification industry is experiencing a shortage of hardware. For many companies and schools, this presents a problem in filling the needs of their team members to stay in the know and communicate effectively. A software only solution is a great…
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month? Layered Solutions is the perfect resource for notifying staff quickly, speeding up building evacuations and reducing response time from first responders. Let’s discuss the integrated technology that our team can work together with your existing systems to keep your school or organization safe from the threat…
Integrating Disparate Mass Communication Technologies What if you could integrate all of the legacy intercom paging units in your school corporation to work seamlessly together in one app? Or, using that same app, activate one panic button to deploy critical messages to buildings across the entire district? How about viewing fire, lockdown or other emergency…
It’s hard to believe but there are only a few short weeks until students across the country will be back to school campuses. Many chief technology officers and school principals/administrators have been prepping for the 2022-23 school year since summer break began, but there are a few tips concerning safety and communication that Layered Solutions…