Benefits of Instant Communication for Schools

While the bell may ring at the same time every day, faculty, staff, and public safety need to be prepared for the unexpected at all times. One way to be prepared is by investing in fast, reliable communications equipment. From maneuvering a backup of busses to addressing larger security issues, the faster you can respond to whatever arises during the school day, the better.

Instant communication reduces response time, increases efficiency across departments, and can help to create a safer, more streamlined campus environment for students, teachers, parents, and staff.

How BearCom Can Help Your School With Instant Communication

The right equipment keeps your staff connected, so they can report issues and respond instantly to keep students safe and your team functioning at a high level. BearCom has the necessary communications solutions and services to accelerate connectivity across your campus. As a Motorola Platinum Channel Partner, we can install comprehensive communication devices and software, including:

Two-Way Radios

Hand-held radios are a quick, convenient means of communication. Anyone from security guards to maintenance staff and crossing guards can use them to provide updates or report unusual activity. They also come in handy when your staff is coordinating things like parking and sporting events. Motorola Solutions offers a variety of dependable two-way radios for schools, such as:

• SL3500e
• XPR 3300e
• XPR 2500 and more

Two-Way Radio Accessories

While two-way radios are a perfect tool for communicating instantly, BearCom also offers two-way radio accessories that make using them even easier. Headsets and earpieces can block out background noise and encourage hands-free communication, while belt clips enable everyone to always have their radio accessible.

Video Surveillance

A high-tech video surveillance system can further enhance communication across your school’s campus. They’re proven to reduce theft, vandalism, and other unwanted incidents on school property. BearCom is an Authorized Enterprise Partner for Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions surveillance system. Avigilon cameras feature:

• High-definition images
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Built-in analytics that can recognize issues faster

Incorporating these reliable cameras with Vigilant CampusWatch™ and Vigilant Fixed Camera License Plate Recognition (LPR) can speed up communications by sending early warnings and notifications directly to law enforcement if a suspicious person, vehicle, or activity is detected.

BDA-DAS Systems

To have fast, reliable communications, you need a strong signal. Signal boosters like Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) can increase your signal and prevent obstacles like building materials, interference, and dead zones from disrupting communications. In fact, they’re so dependable that many school districts are beginning to or already require them.

Mutualink

Connecting schools with first responders may be critical in the event of an emergency. Mutualink is an information-sharing solution that saves time by instantly relaying radio communications, video feeds, and facility blueprints between schools and local law enforcement.