Questions about Lockdown Scheme

I have had many questions about the school lockdown scheme that I have a patent applied for and have discussed on this blog. Here are some answers:

Q: How does this differ from any access control system's "lockdown" mode?

A: Mostly, because it is not really a complete lockdown. It is more a change of the list of who can have access. First responders, security staff, administrators or whoever is selected can still open doors when they need to. There can even be multiple levels of lockdown so that access can vary by the situation at the moment. People (students, staff, even the threat) can always exit freely. All traffic flow becomes outbound, away from students and away from the classrooms.

Q: Why is this solution so much less expensive than typical access control solutions?

A: Because it does not use anywhere near the amount of equipment and electronics. Instead, it leverages a single access control panel to operate numerous doors through a unique, patented method. Costs are typically 10% of access control solutions. And there are no competitors.

Q: How is the lockdown controlled, or triggerred?

A: Because the system is Internet based, and heirarchical, lockdown can be triggerred at any level and by anyone with access rights. That includes an officer with a cell phone, someone at a central station miles from the scene or even a teacher inside the protected area. The heirarchy allows lockdown by hallway, floor, building, campus, district, city or state - or however you want to arrange it. And lockdown can be "cleared" as buildings or campuses are cleared, from the bottom up. Lockdown can also be triggerred by a "red button" type hardwire activation if desired, or through the use of special access cards.

Q: How do I find out more?

A: Go to www.alicit.com and send us a message. Soon, we will have a dedicated site with more information, so watch this blog or www.alicit.com!