FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ohio Senate Introduces Bill for Wearable Panic Alert Systems in Schools September 12, 2024 – The Ohio Senate has introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at enhancing school safety across the state. The proposed legislation, named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the tragic Parkland shooting in 2018, mandates the implementation of wearable…
What is the Security Industry’s New Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01) The Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01) is a standardized method developed by The Monitoring Association (TMA) and accredited by ANSI to classify and score alarms detected by security systems. The primary goal of AVS-01 is to improve the prioritization of alarms for emergency services,…
It’s time to transition from analog intercom equipment to a flexible IP intercom solution. If your school or office building is over 20 years old, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with analog intercom equipment. If you’re managing an entire school district or multi site corporation, you are probably dealing with various hardware manufacturers in…
Meet Andrew Faber Layered Solutions New Customer Success Manager INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Layered Solutions, an Indianapolis-based provider of Mass Notification Systems, has recently added former educator Andrew Faber to its staff. Faber will serve as customer success manager. The addition aims to enhance training for the growing number of customers who rely on Layered Solutions…
Harness the Power of Your P/A & Intercom System Lean how to transform the way you communicate at your workplace or school by combining the power of Intercom+ with the power of TOA’s sound technology including the IP-A1 & N-8000. By combining TOA’s audio hardware with LSI’s InterCom+, your communication capabilities are limitless. Watch the…
PC-Alert is an innovative piece of a comprehensive mass notification platform In any organization, the importance of effective and efficient communication cannot be overstated, especially in critical situations where calm and quick action is necessary. Enter PC-Alert, an innovative piece of a comprehensive mass notification platform designed to help how we communicate in both emergencies…
For Immediate Release Salt Lake City, UT – March 2024 Utah has taken a significant stride in school safety with the recent enactment of House Bill 84, affectionately known as Alyssa’s Law. This new legislation is a tribute to Alyssa Alhadeff, a bright life lost in the heart-wrenching Parkland school tragedy in 2018. It requires…
Understanding Access Control Systems and Mass Notification Systems Integrations In the modern landscape of security and access management, the integration of Access Control Systems and Mass Notification Systems stands at the forefront of organizational safety and operational efficiency. Understanding the dynamics of access control is pivotal in safeguarding assets, ensuring that only authorized individuals gain…
Everything you need to know about panic alarm systems for schools. Panic button. Did you just conjure up images of a bank robbery and a panicked teller pushing the silent alarm button? You’re not alone. Movies and tv shows have been depicting bank robberies since the Golden Age of movies. What the movies don’t show…
Four Pennsylvania state representatives are working together to pass Alyssa’s Law in the Keystone state. Alyssa’s Law legislation requires public and charter schools to have silent panic alarm buttons in every classroom that connect directly to law enforcement. Alyssa’s Law is the result of the 2018 Valentines Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…