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• Mass Notification Systems in Schools

  School administrators must regularly interact with parents and students, sharing the latest announcements and updates when something out of the ordinary occurs. With so many different communication methods being used today, it is required to compose different messages for email, text, and voice messaging. In a school setting, mass notification systems can often be implemented for day-to-day use. Using a mass notification system for everyday applications can provide value for school boards and administrators. Routine Mass Notification Applications Include: Registration deadlines Payment reminders Attendance notifications School closure updates Event cancellations Unfortunately, these notifications become more complex when dealing with an emergency situation. Schools are supposed to be a safe place, but regrettably, natural disasters and school shootings are real threats that require a prompt, well-organized response. An emergency communication system is a crucial tool to keep students and faculty safe during these types of events. Talkaphone offers several mass notification systems appropriate for K-12 schools that can be installed at strategic locations across the campus. Many of Talkaphone’s security solutions also align with the tiers listed in the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools Safety and Security Guidelines. These security measures are recommended for school safety best practices.  The transition from... Read more →

• Security Solutions for Parking Garages

  Have you ever felt uncomfortable walking to or from your car in a parking structure? Parking garages are generally dim, even on sunny days, and they tend to be high-risk areas for crime to occur. Even if you’ve never felt vulnerable in a parking garage, there’s a high chance your patrons are cautious of them. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 1 in 10 property crimes, such as motor vehicle theft and property theft, occur in parking garages. Even worse, the NCVS survey reveals that 7.3 percent of all violent crimes happen in parking facilities — 16 percent of which were assault, rape, and robbery. By deploying access control systems, proper lighting, and emergency call stations in parking areas, your visitors will experience a greater sense of security when parking at your facility. Access Control Parking garage security starts before cars enter the facility. Access control systems are a key component in keeping visitors and their property safe. Not only does monitoring everyone who enters and leaves the parking facility help secure the area, but it also acts as a deterrent. Criminals know that their presence has been... Read more →