Our blog is designed to provide insights and information into the current state of safety in schools, offices, churches, nurseries, government buildings, and other buildings and facilities of all kinds.
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We've addded a bonus article to our Partner Spotlight Series, and profiled our incredible development partner, Neosoft Technologies, who've worked incredibly hard to develop our LockOut mobile application.
June 11 - 2019
We interview Ryan Cunningham, superintendent of Ovid Elsie Area Schools and learn how Ovid Elsie is making their schools safer through The LockOut Company's SmartBoot door barricade and school lockdown system.
June 10 - 2019
Policies that keep students and staff safe go far beyond lockdown systems like The LockOut System. Every policy that a school puts in place is an opportunity to add layers of safety to the processes that students, staff, parents, and visitors work within on a given day.
May 16 - 2019
Each year the FBI puts out statistics on active shooters in the US. These sobering statistics give us an overview of active shooter scenarios in the US.
May 13 - 2019
Summer vacation is finally here. While the rest of us are getting ready to enjoy the sun and time with our families, burglars are gearing up to enjoy their peak season as well.
May 10 - 2019
Bullying, it’s a topic that we discuss so often, and one that continues to be a problem in most schools across the country. Bullying takes many forms, and while completely eliminating it may prove difficult, it’s important that we make every attempt to stop bullying in all its forms and protect the victims and potential victims of bullying wherever possible.
May 6 - 2019
One of the primary issues many schools encounter when attempting to purchase a lockdown system is raising funds for the purchase. At The LockOut Company, we understand that raising funds for a lockdown system is not always the easiest proposition, especially when the system is being purchased by a school.
May 1 - 2019
While some door barricade devices violate fire codes, specifically egress law, we are proud that The Boot, and further, all of the products we make at The LockOut Company, do not violate any of these laws in the states in which we operate.
April 24 - 2019
At The LockOut Company, one of the questions we sometimes get from perspective LockOut System customers is, “Why do I need a door barricade?”. We understand this question, and have actually given it a lot of thought ourselves.
April 17 - 2019Partner Spotlight - Development: Neosoft Technologies
June 11 - 2019An Interview With Ryan Cunningham, Superintendent - Ovid Elsie Area Schools
June 10 - 2019The Value of Updating School Safety Policies and Procedures
May 16 - 2019FBI Active Shooter Statistics 2018
May 13 - 2019Securing Your Home During Summer Vacation
May 10 - 2019How We Can Help Stop Bullying
May 6 - 2019Raising Funds for a School Lockdown System
May 1 - 2019What Is Egress Law?
April 24 - 2019Do You Need Door Barricades: A Brief Guide
April 17 - 2019How to Make Employee Termination Safer for Everyone Involved
April 14 - 2019What Is Secure Mode?
April 10 - 2019A Few Important Lockdown and Lockout terms
April 6 - 20193 Reasons Students Feel Safer After Their School Installs a Lockdown System
April 2 - 2019How To Ensure Lockdown Drills Are Safe, Effective, and Healthy
March 24 - 2019How To Include Parents When Implementing a School Lockdown System
March 15 - 2019Three Questions to Ask About Your Building Lockdown System
March 8 - 2019Partner Spotlight - Part 3 of 3: Future Electronics
February 26 - 2019The Importance of Code Compliance When Installing a Lockdown System
February 25 - 2019LockOut Company Issued Utility Patents for LockOut System
February 22 - 2019LockOut SmartBoot System Passes FCC Testing
January 28 - 2019Why The Michigan State Police School Safety Task Force Final Recommendations Are So Important For School Lockdown System Safety
January 18 - 2019Not Just for Schools: Evaluating Lockdown Systems for Residential Communities
January 15 - 2019Seven Education & Safety Blogs We Follow
January 12 - 2019The Psychological Effects of Lockdowns on Students
January 9 - 2019Not Just for Schools: Evaluating Lockdown Systems for Commercial Locations
January 4 - 2019Not Just for Schools: Evaluating Lockdown Systems for Government Facilities
January 1 - 2019Not Just for Schools: Evaluating Lockdown Systems for Places of Worship
December 27 - 2018Partner Spotlight - Part 2 of 3: The Pinnacle Technology Group
December 19 - 2018Keeping It Local: Why Midwest Companies Are Powering The LockOut SmartBoot System
December 15 - 2018Partner Spotlight - Part 1 of 3: The Divelbiss Corporation
December 12 - 2018Why We Built The SmartBoot System
December 9 - 2018Why The IoT and Bluetooth Technology Are The Future of Building Safety
November 27 - 2018What a Mock Lockdown Can Reveal About Your School Lockdown System
November 4 - 2018Want to Improve Your Lockdown Procedures? Ask These Three Questions.
October 30 - 2018Make The Switch: How Converting to LED Lighting Can Benefit Your Organization
October 24 - 2018School Lockdown Report - October 19th, 2018
October 19 - 2018Five Steps to Reduce Fear for Students During a School Lockdown
October 18 - 2018School Lockdown Report - October 12th, 2018
October 12 - 2018Why School Lockdowns Are Not "One Size Fits All"
October 3 - 2018We're Friends With ALICE, And You Should Be Too
September 28 - 2018When It Comes to a School Lockdown, Have a Plan, Not Just a System
September 25 - 2018Best Laid Plans: Why a Comprehensive Building Identification System is Critical to Safety and Security
September 21 - 2018The Changing Landscape of School Safety
September 17 - 20187 Steps to Keep Schools (and Other Buildings) Safe
September 17 - 2018
