Wireless Critical Alert System

What is a Lockdown?
All schools must have a Lockdown policy in place that outlines their action plan for the restriction of movement during an emergency situation. A lockdown policy aims to prevent people from freely entering, leaving, or moving around an area to minimise disruption and danger.

In line with OFSTED guidance the Lockdown system should provide an audible and/or visual alert that is specific to a scenario requiring free movement to be restricted. The Lockdown system should look and sound different to a fire alarm, and should provide a clear alert swiftly and reliably.

Why do you need a Lockdown system?

An emergency Lockdown System is now an essential part of any preparedness plan for institutions with a duty of care to students, staff, and the general public. As a Lockdown scenario requires a different response to a Fire scenario, using a dedicated Lockdown System is preferred, as outlined in the ‘Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces’ guidance provided by NaCTSO:

“In some emergency scenarios such as a terrorist attack, the appropriate response may be not to evacuate. Where evacuation may be required, the evacuation response may differ to that of a fire. For example, people may be directed to specific exits or to avoid a particular route or area.

For this reason, it is suggested the activation of the fire alarm to initiate evacuation should be avoided to reduce the possibility of an incorrect response. Public Address (Tannoy) systems, if available, may provide more flexibility to provide information and instructions appropriate to the scenario and to provide positive confirmation to staff and visitors that the emergency is real. This will help to reduce any potential delay in response.”

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