What makes DIR-S different from the other solutions available? What are the biggest needs when it comes to choosing security software?
One of the key components is needing a solution that provides prompt and accurate SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. In schools and other organizations with multiple rooms, locations, and people, it is imperative that they are able to quickly communicate and coordinate emergency response procedures. One of the main benefits of DIR-S is the quick accountability it provides. It is intuitive and simple, yet comprehensive. With the LOCATION, CHAT, and REPORT tabs users are provided all of the necessary tools and information to keep them safe and connected with the other users connected to their location. The Location tab provides interactive maps where users can update their location while staying updated on the locations of everyone else in the school, in real-time. On the chat board, users can stay in the loop about how the alert is progressing from administrators, responders, and other users. The Report tab allows users a centralized location to report missing and found individuals. It also gives customizable guidance to users depending on the alert scenario. That’s because DIR-S is in a constant state of development and improvement, thus ensuring users that it will always be able to meet their needs and help keep their organization safe when it matters most. Remember: Get Safe, Stay Safe.
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School year draws to a close and we all continue into an uncertain future, we want it to be clear to all who we work with that we are all in it together. Our motto holds as true now in these times as ever.
Get Safe. In this age, it is easier than ever to know the proper safety measures to take to keep ourselves and others safe. It is up to all of us to be smart. Stay Safe. Now that we have all been doing those things necessary for being safe in a world stricken by a global pandemic, we can’t let ourselves get too complacent with our safety. From all of us here at Tresit Group, Get Safe, Stay Safe. In this video we teach you how to opt in & out of alert types in DIR-S. This can be especially beneficial to district administrators, responders, and teachers who work in multiple locations and have more than one school under their DIR-S (duress) account.
“IF THERE IS AN ACTIVE THREAT, HOW SHOULD I ALERT THE SCHOOL?” THE RESPONSE: EVERY POSSIBLE MEANS5/5/2020 An effective communication plan is the most overlooked part of an emergency plan. The best communications plan is layered with redundancy. Each individual needs the ability to communicate to the outside and also have the ability to receive communications from the outside. In the military they use what is called a P.A.C.E. plan (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency). The principle is to have multiple methods to communicate in case one method is not available or fails. Additionally, communication needs to touch those that can listen and make a difference with the information they receive and respond effectively. In the majority of situations there is no thought put into a communications plan. In every situation, every incident and emergency, having effective communications makes all the difference. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on things that have limited impact on emergencies, or impact very specific situations. Creating a communications plan will empower each individual in any given situation and ultimately have the greatest impact on saving lives. In an organization you have an employee, other employees, administration, and first responders that need to be tied into the communications plan. Most important is assessing how each individual can get a message out regardless of where they are located in the facility. Secondly, how a message can be sent to each individual from a central location regardless of their location. Next, how does the message reach first responders in real time. Lastly, how to maintain ongoing communications throughout the incident until the situation is resolved. In some cases multiples means of communications are used to address each of these. There are some technologies that exist, which provide ability to do all the above, but be cautious to not create a single point of failure. A school recently spent a lot of money on a communication system that provided the means to communicate with all their people in a variety of ways. The system was great, however only a single person in a single location could send a message. This creates a single point of failure and creates a critical situation when that person does not have all the right information. This is similar to systems in hospitals across the nation. They are dependent on one person to share the right information at the right time, to everyone. While conducting training at a local school, the question was asked, “if there is an active threat how should I alert the school?” The response, “every possible means.” However if there was an isolated medical incident, a call to 911 may be sufficient. Many organizations conduct drills on a regular basis, but do not practice communicating during those drills. Employees follow pre-determined plans, which does not truly train and enhance preparedness. It would be more effective to setup scenarios where different methods of communications were required to be used to navigate through a specific emergency.
Bottom line. A redundant plan that connects all the right people initially, during and after an incident happens. Bottom line. A redundant plan that connects all the right people initially, during and after an incident happens. |
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