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 head to vestaburg Community Schools to interview Superintendent Brandon Hubbard and learn how The LockOut Company is making Vestaburg Community Schools safer.
August 21 - 2019
We head to Napoleon High School for the official launch day of The LockOut System.
August 18 - 2019
We interview RJ Lomas, Principal of St. Mary's School and learn how St. Mary's is making their school safer through The LockOut Company's SmartBoot door barricade and school lockdown system.
July 30 - 2019
We interview Nate Johnson of Stryker Local Schools, Stryker, Ohio and learn how Stryker Local Schools are making their schools safer through The LockOut Company's SmartBoot door barricade and school lockdown system.
July 22 - 2019
Bobby The Boot is an important part of the LockOut family. In this article, we talk a little about what Bobby means, and why he's so integral to helping children lean about lockdown safety.
July 20 - 2019
Who are the most important stakeholders for whom you need to make decisions when implementing a school lockdown system? In this article we take a look at the groups whose needs must be met in order for your lockdown system implementation to be successful.
July 16 - 2019
After your lockdown plan and system implementation are complete, what are the next steps? How can you continue to improve safety and security in your building? This article takes a look at a few ways to continue the process of building security and lockdown safety after system implementation.
July 8 - 2019
We interview Elaine Crosby, President of Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic High School and learn how Jackson Lumen Christi is making their schools safer through The LockOut Company's SmartBoot door barricade and school lockdown system.
June 24 - 2019
Highly Reflective Rapid Response Room Placards are one of the unsung heroes of the LockOut System. Obvious, unmistakable room and area identification is crucial to the effectiveness of any lockdown system. We take a look at how reflective room placards can benefit anyone trying to make their building safer.
June 20 - 2019
There are many ways to deter a threat to your facility as well as impede their process should they attempt to gain entry to your building. The LockOut Ballistics Shield is one piece of lockdown safety equipment that can be used to do both.
June 16 - 2019
We've addded a bonus article to our Partner Spotlight Series, and profiled our incredible development partner, Neosoft Technologies, who've worked unbelievably 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 - 2019Interview with Brandon Hubbard - Vestaburg Community Schools
August 21 - 2019Napoleon Launch Day - The LockOut Company
August 18 - 2019An Interview with RJ Lomas - Principal of St. Mary's School
July 30 - 2019An interview with Nate Johnson of Stryker Local Schools, Stryker, Ohio
July 22 - 2019Bobby The Boot: An Important Part of The LockOut Family
July 20 - 2019Important Stakeholders When Deciding to Implement a School Lockdown System
July 16 - 2019An Ongoing Process: Why Lockdown Safety Isn’t a One-Time Investment
July 8 - 2019An Interview With Elaine Crosby, President - Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic High School
June 24 - 2019Why Reflective Room Placards Should Be Part Of Your Lockdown Safety Planning
June 20 - 2019How Ballistics Shields Deter A Potential Threat To Your Facility
June 16 - 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
