USD 232 is adding a duress/panic button that can be activated in case of intruder to key entrances at each of its school buildings this year.
The project will also install electronically controlled magnetic locks and/or controlled spike plates on doors inside main offices and other key areas at 16 facilities within the district.
Once installed the systems allow schools to activate emergency notifications and create additional barriers to help prevent or delay an intruder from entering the main area of each school.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)
