FAQs
What is a Rapid Emergency Response System?
A Rapid Emergency Response System instantly notifies emergency responders and building occupants of an emergency, expedites a quicker response, and empowers people to quickly make more informed decisions to save lives.
Is This Just an App?
No. The C2 Command and Control Portal is browser-based so that no app updates are needed when the system is needed most. Archview Security’s Rapid Emergency Response Systems are based on the concept of a fire-alarm system and incorporate multiple communication channels and battery back-ups. The system can be activated via color-coded pull stations, mobile fobs, or desktop agents. The system is monitored by Emergency24 for tampering, supervisory signals, and alarms.
Who Needs a Rapid Emergency Response System?
While BluePoint Alert Solutions was developed with the education market in mind, it soon became apparent that this system will produce better outcomes in emergencies for any environment that has a repeat population. This includes schools, offices, hospitals, factories, houses of worship, and many other types of facilities.
What is Visual Point Notification?
Accessible on a hand-held device or a desktop computer, Visual Point Notification is a critical element of the C2 Command and Control portal. It is an interactive floor plan that shows response agencies where in the facility the situation was noticed. It also gives access to video feeds from IP cameras so that responders can see in real-time what is happening, allowing for more informed decisions to be made.
What Vendors does Archview Security Use to Provide a Rapid Emergency Response System?
Archview Security uses BluePoint Alert Solutions hardware, software, and processes. BluePoint’s C2 Command and Control portal is integral to facilitating the real-time response processes. Emergency24, an Underwriters Laboratory Central Station, is an essential service provider that makes an immediate voice notification to the appropriate response agencies and building leadership.
Is a Rapid Emergency Response System Required by Code?
Presently, it is not, but a couple of states do have requirements for elements that BluePoint Alert Solutions provides. Many employers promote their Rapid Emergency Response Systems to demonstrate to students, staff, or employees that they care about their well-being by being proactive to mitigate the impact of medical emergencies, inclement weather, unruly students/patrons, and mass violence. This investment into life safety should be reflected in insurance rates, as well as possible future settlements.
What Does ‘Repeat Population’ Mean?
Our Rapid Emergency Response Systems communicate via SMS, phone, and email to facility leadership and other predefined people in the building. It is the immediate notification that creates a private two-way communication channel with occupants and response agencies.
Does this System Help with Reunification?
By replying to the SMS notification, people can report their location, and – during the crisis only – have their location tracked. This allows first responders to see where people are, where they are moving to, and where they are moving from. It also provides a means for people to respond with their status: “I’m okay” or “Need Help”, which enables first responders to get a quicker handle on the severity of the situation. This enables building leaders to more quickly account for their people during the reunification process.
What people are saying about BluePoint Alert Solutions
“The BluePoint system allows us to have immediate access to emergency officials so they can respond faster and with the information they need for more informed decision-making.” ~ Ted Stec, Superintendent of Lombard School District 44, Illinois
“I feel a lot safer because—we have security guards and we’ve had them, but sometimes a security guard isn’t the one who sees the intruder, it’s one of the students and they don’t know what to do.” ~Deliah, High school student, Colorado
“BluePoint’s police alert system is the first line of defense in our comprehensive emergency plan. We have installed BluePoint throughout our campus. The BluePoint team worked closely with my technology team and local law enforcement to provide seamless implementation. I strongly encourage all school administrators to learn more about BluePoint technology.” ~ Joel Pedersen, Superintendent of Cardinal Community School District, Iowa
“[Because of the BluePoint system], police officers arrived on the scene within 47 seconds after the police pull station was activated … 47 seconds is an incredible response time!” ~ Jeff LeDuff, Retired Chief of Police, Louisiana
“I really hope we never have to use the alarm system, but it’s nice to be prepared.” ~ Molly K, Mother of a student at BluePoint-protected St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, Illinois
“First responders received immediate notification and were providing medical care to the fallen employees within one minute of the alert—a dramatic improvement in response time.” ~ Sam M, Director of Safety and Security at a manufacturing facility, Minnesota
BluePoint Alert Solutions is “extremely beneficial—you can’t have anything better and it will cut our response time in half. For information to go straight to our cell phones and get that alert page within seconds—it’s lifesaving.” ~ Brian Bastian, School Resource Officer of Lombard School District 44, Illinois
BluePoint “is a great new technology that allows us to contact the sheriff’s department right away … the software integrates with our camera system which the sheriff’s department will have quick and immediate access to.” ~Jeff Lisath, Director of Safety, Security and Student Affairs at Northridge Local School District, Ohio
“Like many schools analyzing their emergency response plan to active shooter situations, we were concerned with the lag time of calling the school into lockdown and notifying the police. Blue Point was able to address both of those concerns. We have received nothing but positive feedback from all of our stakeholders and emergency personnel.” ~ Andrew Macurak, Assistant Principal at Central Catholic High School, Pennsylvania
“For me as a parent, this [BluePoint system] gives me the ease and comfort to know that even in the event that something does happen—we always pray that it doesn’t—that our kids have some technology to be safe.” ~ Tara W, Parent at a BluePoint-protected school, Louisiana
“Anything that can increase the safety of our students is a great asset to our school.” Tiffany B, Mother of a student at a BluePoint-protected school, Illinois
“Everybody is vulnerable to active shooters, and if you cut down the response time by even a minute, that’s countless lives that you could be saving.” Bryan F, Director of Safety at a 5,000+ member church, Illinois
