Illinois Schools Install Active Shooter Alarms

<p>More than 20 schools in Illinois have reportedly installed new security alarms, that when pulled will alert police and the alarm company that a shooter is on school premises.   </p>

Tuesday, September 18th 2018, 8:20 pm

By: News 9

Illinois Schools Install Active Shooter Alarms

More than 20 schools in Illinois have reportedly installed new security alarms, that when pulled will alert police and the alarm company that a shooter is on school premises.

The product maker, BluePoint alert says the product works similar to a fire alarm and is to be pulled if and when an armed intruder enters a building.

Just like a bright red fire alarm pull station, children and staff can easily recognize and activate BluePoint Alert blue pull stations if and when an armed intruder enters a building with intent to harm. pic.twitter.com/pWbTeuO0Ai
— BluePoint Alert (@BluePoint_Alert) September 14, 2018

The boxes can also be activated by school personnel with special fobs, The Hill reports.

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More than 20 schools in Illinois have reportedly installed new security alarms, that when pulled will alert police and the alarm company that a shooter is on school premises.

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