Lockdown and Duress Alerts
Fostering Security and Growth in Learning
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Nothing is more important than keeping students safe and secure in our schools. A safe learning environment is essential for students of all ages. When their basic safety needs aren’t met, students are unable to focus on learning the skills needed for a successful education and future.
When safety is threatened, all students are affected in some way. Whether there is a real or suspected threat, clear and effective communication plans are vital.
So how do we implement all the necessary safety measures and precautions in an educational setting without children feeling at risk or uncomfortable?
The answer, by utilising tailored safety solutions that have been specifically designed to suit Australian Schools.
Lockdown Alert
Lockdown Alert from Teltech ICT creates clear and vital communication plans that can be carried out with one push of a button. In the event of an Intruder or Hazard near the school.
Lockdown Alert allows you to:
- Raise an alarm to alert staff of an intruder.
- Automate a message to alert teachers of a Lockdown.
- Ensure your classrooms are in lockdown.
- Instantly display lockdown achievement for each classroom.
- Instantly display classrooms that are not secured, so you can tend to them, within a reasonable timeframe.
Duress Alert
Duress Alert from Teltech ICT is a single seamless process to support teaching staff in the event of a critical or non-critical situation.
Duress Alert enables:
- Staff and Teachers to be instantly connected to the first available administration staff member, with the push of the duress button.
- Respond to medical emergencies and situations of duress within the school.
- Direct conference between the office staff, class or yard teachers and emergency services to provide support by a qualified and trained medical professional.
- Call conferencing between school management, a classroom teacher for real-time updates of the situation.
FAQ: Lockdown and Duress
Here are some frequently asked questions and their corresponding answers regarding lockdown and duress alerts for a school telephone system:
Lockdown and duress alerts are emergency communication features integrated into a school’s telephone system to quickly notify staff and authorities of potential threats or emergencies, such as intruders or violence.
When activated, lockdown and duress alerts send immediate notifications to designated personnel, triggering predefined emergency response protocols. These alerts can be initiated from any phone within the school premises.
Lockdown and duress alerts are typically activated in response to various emergencies, including intruders on campus, threats of violence, or any situation requiring immediate attention to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Yes, lockdown and duress alerts can be customised to align with the unique emergency response protocols and procedures of your school. This includes defining who receives alerts, specifying response actions, and integrating with other security systems.
Lockdown and duress alerts are designed to be activated rapidly, enabling swift notification and response to emergency situations. The activation process is typically straightforward, allowing staff to initiate alerts promptly when needed.
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