School Lockdown
School lockdown door locks range from mechanical locks that can be secured at each individual door to online electromechanical locks that enable instant facility-wide response to potential dangers.
A primary objective for many schools is to incorporate classroom doors into a lockdown strategy. There are numerous types of locks that can fit into a lockdown plan. Choosing the right locking device will depend on the school's lockdown strategy:
Centralized decision with universal application:
Or
De-centralized decision with local application:
- Allows each teacher to decide whether to evacuate or lock their own door based on their situational awareness and options.
ASSA ABLOY offers a wide varity of locks that fit any school lockdown stratagy. The right solution often includes a combination of these two lockdown strategies.
Mechanical School Lockdown Locks
Lockdown Type: Local Lockdown
For many schools, mechanical locks are the foundation of doorway security. Mechanical lockdown options from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent include:
Bored/Cylindrical Locks
Mortise Locks
Exit Devices
- Corbin Russwin ED5000 Series and Sargent 80 Series exit devices are available with classroom security functions and security kits.
WiFi Lockdown Locks
Lockdown Type: Local Lockdown
WiFi-enabled locks connect to existing electronic access control systems using standard 802.11b/g/n networks.
Wireless Lockdown Locks
Lockdown Type: Global Lockdown
ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless solutions feature real-time communication with online access control systems.
- The Aperio IN100 Series from Corbin Russwin and Sargent responds quickly with remote lock and unlock functions, enabling system wide lockdowns in a matter of seconds.
Integrated Wiegand & Power over Ethernet Lockdown Locks
Lockdown Type: Global Lockdown
Online locking solutions with Integrated Wiegand and Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology feature real-time connection to electronic access control systems.
Integrated Wiegand
Power over Ethernet
- The IN220 Series and Passport 1000 P1 from Sargent along with the Access 700 PIP1 and Access 800 IP1 from Corbin Russwin feature PoE-enabled access control that allows facilities to leverage existing network infrastructure for enhanced security and easier, more cost-effective installations.