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REAL FIRST RESPONDERS Newer cameras with artificial intelligence can be
programmed to learn the environment over a period of time.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 If the camera sees an unusual event, such as someone running

exists that can detect and pinpoint the location of a gunshot and the down a hallway during classes, that can set o an alarm. But
shooter within ve seconds. Bradley said that technology is not a ordable for schools at
More than likely, in a crisis some people panic. “When bad this time.
happens, panic happens,” Bradley said. “People forget policies and Bradley showed a lm clip of a former colleague, Je Slotnik,
procedures.” Technology can provide automated messaging, mass a security consultant, being interviewed. Slotnik said, “ e
noti cation, control a lockdown and trigger safety measures to sooner we can detect an actual shooting occurring and start
protect potential victims. instant response protocol, the more lives we can save, the
Most security cameras are good for surveillance a er the fact to more we can involve people. Critical communications that are
see what happened. “ ey’re not good in an emergency,” Bradley intelligible, that are timely with information that people need
said. What’s needed, he said, is to enable police and see what those at a critical moment become very, very important. We need
cameras are still recording during to focus on addressing (school
a crisis. “If a lockdown is the only response to security) from a technology
“We want to make sure that standpoint.”
those who can be saved are saved, an active shooter in schools, that does Bradley expressed his
those who can be isolated are personal feelings about the
isolated, and for those directly not meet federal and state guidelines. need and ability to equip every
impacted, create a distraction,” he It’s no longer enough – sometimes it’s public school in the country
said. with a four-tier security system
A d va n ce d cr i t ic a l the wrong answer. Schools have to have covering various levels of crisis.
communications triggered by a He said it would cost $36 billion.
gunshot can automatically initiate multiple response options. School safety By comparison, the new Gerald
a lockdown with access control and and crisis management are achieved R. Ford aircraft carrier, when
provide pre-recorded instructions. fully equipped with jet ghters,
“The recorded voice must be through layers and Implemented based carries a price tag of around $40
someone the kids recognize, maybe billion, he said.
the principal, and it must be calm,” on the severity of the event.” “Properly equipping schools
Bradley said. “You don’t want re — Mike Bradley, President/CEO of ECD Systems with security systems is not a
alarm bells to go o , or kids will big problem for our country,”
run out where they can get shot.” Bradley said. “We’re just not
In addition, the system can automatically call 911. Normally, it getting behind it. Start having those conversations with your
takes someone ve minutes to decide to call 911, Bradley said. boards. I’m really encouraged about what’s possible.”
Technology can disable badge access except for a selected few,
disable the re alarm system, lock classroom doors electronically, Mike Bradley, President and CEO of ECD Systems, can be reached
and unlock speci c gates or doors for responders to gain access. at: mike.bradley@ecdsys.com or (480) 609-6300.

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