Abstract: A system and method that balances the two competing interests of weapons detection while maintaining full egress capacity at a portal. A two-part weapons detection device is installed at the portal with one portion fixed to the floor at a side of the portal and the other portion is mounted to the door. With the door closed, the requisite weapons detection field can be established. When it becomes necessary to use the full egress capacity, the door can be opened without the need to remove or disengage the other portion. A laser scanner is also mounted at the top of the portal to establish an upper detection field to prevent a perpetrator from passing a weapon above the detection field. This system/method forms a “demising point” for a larger system and method that includes logical and physical building compartments for prioritizing staff protection against an assailant in an affordable manner.

Abstract: A first installation tool (FIT) for defining the precise location of door hardware on a door that receives a portable locking device (PLD) therein and a second installation tool (SIT) for forming a floor strike at a precise floor location that the PLD interacts with when installed in the door hardware. The FIT includes a pair of adjustable vertically-oriented panels with apertures therein, and a vertically-adjustable base, for releasably securing to the bottom of the door to define and guide a drill to form door apertures for securing the door hardware thereto. The SIT includes a drill, mounted vertically on a base that can be precisely moved horizontally. The SIT includes a coupling assembly that releasably engages with the door apertures. When activated, the drill drills down vertically to remove floor material and is incrementally moved horizontally to forms a precise well in the floor to form the floor strike.

Abstract: A system and method that balances the two competing interests of weapons detection while maintaining full egress capacity at a portal. A two-part weapons detection device is installed at the portal with one portion fixed to the floor at a side of the portal and the other portion is mounted to the door. With the door closed, the requisite weapons detection field can be established. When it becomes necessary to use the full egress capacity, the door can be opened without the need to remove or disengage the other portion. A laser scanner is also mounted at the top of the portal to establish an upper detection field to prevent a perpetrator from passing a weapon above the detection field. This system/method forms a “demising point” for a larger system and method that includes logical and physical building compartments for prioritizing staff protection against an assailant in an affordable manner.

Abstract: A first installation tool (FIT) for defining the precise location of door hardware on a door that receives a portable locking device (PLD) therein and a second installation tool (SIT) for forming a floor strike at a precise floor location that the PLD interacts with when installed in the door hardware. The FIT includes a pair of adjustable vertically-oriented panels with apertures therein, and a vertically-adjustable base, for releasably securing to the bottom of the door to define and guide a drill to form door apertures for securing the door hardware thereto. The SIT includes a drill, mounted vertically on a base that can be precisely moved horizontally. The SIT includes a coupling assembly that releasably engages with the door apertures. When activated, the drill drills down vertically to remove floor material and is incrementally moved horizontally to forms a precise well in the floor to form the floor strike.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a protective attendant station (PAS) that may be either mobile or stationary. The PAS has an upper protective portion having a front and two side bullet-resistant transparent/translucent panels and a lower protective portion that uses bullet-resistant material (e.g., stainless steel) and wherein, in the mobile PAS version, the lower protective portion rests upon and is secured to wheel/castor assemblies. The front panel comprises one of several protective window configurations (PWCs) that facilitate speaking between the attendant and another person, while protecting the attendant from COVID transfer or other potentially infectious diseases, from reach-through or from firearm discharge. The mobile PAS includes a brake mechanism that permits the attendant to move the PAS defensively to a more secure location, or to be used offensively against a perpetrator by moving the PAS against the perpetrator and pinning him/her to a wall or other structure until authorities arrive.

Abstract: A first installation tool (FIT) for defining the precise location of door hardware on a door that receives a portable locking device (PLD) therein and a second installation tool (SIT) for forming a floor strike at a precise floor location that the PLD interacts with when installed in the door hardware. The FIT includes a pair of adjustable vertically-oriented panels with apertures therein, and a vertically-adjustable base, for releasably securing to the bottom of the door to define and guide a drill to form door apertures for securing the door hardware thereto. The SIT includes a drill, mounted vertically on a base that can be precisely moved horizontally. The SIT includes a coupling assembly that releasably engages with the door apertures. When activated, the drill drills down vertically to remove floor material and is incrementally moved horizontally to forms a precise well in the floor to form the floor strike.

Abstract: A system and method for a universal locking system that mounts to any type of door, clamping and reinforcing the door from both sides. The system and method is compliant with the intent of CMS, NFPA, TJC codes & standards, allowing the occupant to participate in his own decision to run, hide or fight. Wall-mounting the locking device and allowing the occupant to remove the device and install it at the door complies with the ANSI “Knowing Act” and requires the occupant to activate the locking device. Removal of the device from the wall mounting, immediately alerts first responders of potential sheltering-in-place while providing a remote audio/visual alarm, while identifying location of the device. Alert locations include nurse stations, staff locations, building securing desk/offices and fire command. A key override is provided so that responders/authorities can gain entry without requiring any special knowledge of the locking configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for a universal locking system that mounts to any type of door, clamping and reinforcing the door from both sides. The system and method is compliant with the intent of CMS, NFPA, TJC codes & standards, allowing the occupant to participate in his own decision to run, hide or fight. Wall-mounting the locking device and allowing the occupant to remove the device and install it at the door complies with the ANSI “Knowing Act” and requires the occupant to activate the locking device. Removal of the device from the wall mounting, immediately alerts first responders of potential sheltering-in-place while providing a remote audio/visual alarm, while identifying location of the device. Alert locations include nurse stations, staff locations, building securing desk/offices and fire command. A key override is provided so that responders/authorities can gain entry without requiring any special knowledge of the locking configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for a universal locking system that mounts to any type of door, clamping and reinforcing the door from both sides. The system and method is compliant with the intent of CMS, NFPA, TJC codes & standards, allowing the occupant to participate in his own decision to run, hide or fight. Wall-mounting the locking device and allowing the occupant to remove the device and install it at the door complies with the ANSI “Knowing Act” and requires the occupant to activate the locking device. Removal of the device from the wall mounting, immediately alerts first responders of potential sheltering-in-place while providing a remote audio/visual alarm, while identifying location of the device. Alert locations include nurse stations, staff locations, building securing desk/offices and fire command. A key override is provided so that responders/authorities can gain entry without requiring any special knowledge of the locking configuration.