Features Enable Collaboration Among Non-First Responders
It’s also important to remember that in addition to traditional first responders such as fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, there is a wider circle of campus staff and departments who play an integral role in emergency situations. Key control systems that are strategically located, networked and easy to use and manage add to an individual’s ability to efficiently cope with an emergency.
Larger sized LCD screens on the front of the key cabinet allow for easier viewing by the user and also permit the addition of more information to be displayed on the screen. Content, directions or other information that is displayed with crisp colors and high contrast resolution help ensure readability. Newer systems even display keys available for access or can provide users with the location of a specific key. Mobile apps enable authorized users to see a wide range of live information and to interact remotely with the key control systems for added security or improved response time.
Educational facilities, staff and first responders face a greater variety and intensity of personal threats than ever before. For these reasons, key control and management should be part of any emergency plan for K-12 buildings and higher education campuses.
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Fernando Pires is the vice president of sales and marketing for Morse Watchmans.
