2024 Campus Safety BEST Award Nominees and Honorable Mentions>

The 2024 Campus Safety BEST award nominees have been announced, highlighting exceptional electronic systems technologies for enhancing campus safety. Here are some of the honorable mentions:

1. 911inform: Provides critical information and tools for first responders, ensuring compliance with Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act.
2. Advanced Network Devices Smart IP Panic Button: Features gunshot detection and can initiate facility lockdowns.
3. Aegis LIC-SLM Bored Lock: Ideal for retrofitting, fits existing lock preps.
4. ARC Facilities: Offers instant access to building information for improved safety and emergency preparedness.
5. Bosch Gun Detection System: Combines video and audio AI for detecting and responding to gun threats.
6. CareHawk Spotlight: Enhances communication and emergency response in schools.
7. Cognosos Staff Safety: AI-powered duress buttons for healthcare staff safety.
8. Corbin Russwin ML 2000 with MELR: A durable, motorized mortise lock for high-traffic areas.
9. Gallagher Security Advanced Alarm Management: For efficient alarm management on large campuses.
10. Garrett PARAGON: Advanced security detector with new features.
11. Gloocel: Direct to Cloud Access system eliminating traditional hardware.
12. HAZAVOID-Wireless Emergency Alert System: Mass notification system for high-risk situations.
13. Imron UnityIS®: Manages various security systems from a single interface.
14. Pelco Sarix Enhanced 4 and 4P Series: Cameras with advanced analytical capabilities.
15. Raptor Alert Active Assailant: Enhances communication during active assailant emergencies.
16. Raptor VisitorSafe: Verifies identities to ensure campus safety.
17. Rauland Ametek Telecenter U Kiosk: Touch screen device for emergency communication in schools.
18. Rave Panic Button: Allows instant emergency communication.
19. Regroup Mass Notification System: Provides real-time alerts and two-way messaging.
20. Sargent PE80: Next-gen exit devices with enhanced features.
21. Telecor ePanic: Mobile duress system leveraging existing PA infrastructure.
22. Verkada GC31-E Cellular Gateway: Enables deployment of security solutions in hard-to-wire locations.
23. Wahsega Carina: Integrated building control platform for managing campus safety.
    For more details about each product and this year’s winners, readers are encouraged to visit the provided links.