Imagine the ability to remotely lock your school’s doors in just one tap of a button. Or being able to lock down classrooms, hallways and corridors if, heaven forbid, an active shooter was to come to your McAllen, TX school.

It’s possible with the installation of automated school door locks. Additionally, controlling the school door locks on your campus enables you to track, manage and monitor building activity, so the administration is always aware of what’s happening on school grounds.

Keep reading this blog to learn the additional benefits of automating your Texas school’s door locks.

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Safety Zones

School door locks can work individually or in tandem with specified zones. In the case of an active shooter, a full lock down of the school would prevent the loss of student, staff, and faculty lives, but there are additional safety features of automated door locks. If there is a chemical spill in the chemistry lab, the entire corridor—not just the lab—can be evacuated, then locked to keep people away until the chemicals are appropriately cleaned.

If smoke is detected in a wing of the building or if a fire occurs in the lunchroom, the building can be evacuated, and doors can remotely lock behind the students and staff leaving the building. When the fire department arrives on site, the locks can unlock to allow for investigation by the professionals. School door locks keep those that should be out, out, and provide access to those that need entry to a location.

Lock and Unlock Remotely

Some automated door systems only allow for locking and unlocking when on-site with an access code, key or card. Remote school door lock systems allow for system-wide locking and unlocking with a smart device or desktop browser. Administrative users can access the system, plus share details with the local law enforcement officials in case of extreme emergencies such as a mass shooting.

In addition to remote school door lock control, incorporating your video surveillance system can further improve the safety of your campus.

If keeping your McAllen-area school safe and secure is vital to you, call Circle Industries today at (833) 424-7253, connect using our contact form, or chat with us below. We look forward to partnering with you on your school’s safety.