We've all seen the headlines. There's more and more student violence at school campuses across the country, and parents fear for their child's safety. Schools have been forced to adopt lockdown protocols and procedures, but these can sometimes be difficult to implement effectively when they're not built into campus designs from the beginning. One simple and effective way to add a layer of protection is to have a perimeter fence with gates that can be locked down at a moment's notice. We need to take this simple step now across the country in order to ensure our children have a safe learning environment.
The number of school shootings has increased by more than 200% in the past five years, according to statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). From 2013 to 2019, there were over 230 school shootings across America and it's only getting worse. School shootings have become so common that we can no longer ignore them.
Parents want to know that their kids will be safe, protected from harm, and protected from danger. Many parents have started demanding more security measures in order to ensure their kids' wellbeing during school hours--and rightfully so!
Locking down the campus is imperative during an emergency situation. Most school campuses are able to lock down their classroom doors which is a great start. However, locking down the perimeter of your campus is also just as important. This gives the school that extra layer of protection against potential risks before they are able to even get inside the building. This makes everyone on campus feel much safer.
When students and teachers feel safe in their school environment, they are able to focus on learning rather than worrying about whether or not someone will break into the building and attack them.
Autoped gate operators, such as the Autoped by Torxun, allow for quick and easy egress in case of emergency situations like fire alarms or bomb threats that require everyone to exit immediately but also ensure that unauthorized people can't gain access to campus grounds or facilities.
TORXUN AUTOPED FEATURES
ANSI A156.19 And UL325 Standard Compliant
Fully Outdoor UL 325 Rated Pedestrian Gate Operator
Multiple Speed & Time Adjustments
Push N Go Feature
250 Pound Capacity Continual Duty
ADA Requirements Compatible
Single Part Number Used For Left-Hand and Right-Hand Applications
Operating Temperature Range: 5 - 122 Degrees Fahrenheit
Wind load compensation feature
Sold as “Operator-Only” or Fully Configured on AMPED Pedestrian Gate
Bottom line, the Autoped gate operator is a perfect solution for schools. It can be installed easily. It's durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily use, yet affordable enough that every school can afford it. Finally, because it's made by a top-notch manufacturer in Torxun, you'll have the peace of mind knowing a reliable product will help keep campuses safe for years to come!
Quick recap:
School safety is a top priority for every parent and guardian.
School security is necessary to keep our children safe.
Fencing is an important part of school campus protection, but it's not enough on its own.
Pedestrian gate operators, such as the Autoped by Torxun, are essential to keeping unauthorized people out of your school grounds while still allowing authorized traffic in and out of the premises as needed.
Gate automation makes it easy for staff members to open and close gates!
We need to take the steps necessary to ensure that our children are safe at school. The Torxun Autoped is a reliable solution for locking down campuses in emergency situations, and it's easy to install on existing pedestrian gates. Every line of defense is crucial, and it all starts at the perimeter. To learn more about the Autoped by Torxun click here or contact your local Southwest Automated Security branch.