Two-Way Radios

First, it’s important to equip all personnel with two-way radios. These provide a fast, convenient way for faculty, staff, and security to communicate about any suspicious persons or emergency situations. Some radios with advanced programming can even be used to remotely lock doors and gates to aid in faster response times.

Motorola CP200 D

One digital two-way radio we recommend for schools is the Motorola CP200D. This is a 16-channel radio that’s lightweight, durable, and easy to operate. With superior audio quality, a wide coverage range, and a long battery life, it can reliably improve communication when needed most.

BC500DU Portable Radio by BearCom

BearCom’s very own BC500DU two-way radio provides a singular solution for all your emergency communication needs. Use it to ensure everyone is accounted for during a fire drill or use the emergency functionality to contact security personnel during a critical incident. This radio provides clear audio as well as the necessary ruggedness and reliability to stand up to even the most grueling conditions.

Signal-Boosting Hardware

If your campus is under construction or has several buildings, then you’ll greatly benefit from signal-boosting hardware like a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) and Distributed Antenna System (DAS). These can help increase coverage areas for two-way radios and other cellular devices, so the people you need to reach remain in range. BDA-DAS systems are custom designed to eliminate dead spots and interference.

Ask the BearCom team how we can help to improve the coverage of your school’s communications devices.

Video Surveillance and Early Warning Systems

An important factor to consider in educational environments is helping to identify potential emergencies before they occur or escalate. A good place to start is to ensure you have eyes everywhere you need them. BearCom is a Gold Partner Reseller of Vigilant Technologies and an Authorized Enterprise Partner for Avigilon that offers technology-forward video surveillance and early warning/notification systems that should be a part of your school’s safety infrastructure.

Avigilon Camera Systems

Avigilon camera systems can help you identify incidents and suspicious persons quickly. These products include:

• High-definition cameras with clear pictures
• Built-in analytics with A.I. capabilities

They’re easily programmable, so they can be adjusted to adapt to your school’s changing needs. Ask our team about which camera systems would work best with your campus’s layout. We can also tell you about Avigilon Appearance Search™, which sorts through hours of footage using artificial intelligence to find specific suspicious persons or vehicles to save your team time and energy.

Early Warning/Notification Systems

If you already have a video surveillance system, you can upgrade with Vigilant Technologies products that help improve response time. We recommend all school communities equip their surveillance systems with Vigilant CampusWatch™, which sends instant alerts to local law enforcement when a triggering event occurs.

Vigilant Fixed Camera License Plate Recognition (LPR) is yet another feature that can identify suspicious vehicles or individuals that have been blacklisted and alert security personnel immediately.