With the new school year in effect, facility managers need to prepare their schools against the variety of threats that target students and faculty. From active shooter threats, COVID-19, burglaries, and vandalism, having comprehensive security is a must. Thankfully, Nightlock has an extensive line of security products to properly address these threats and give […]
Sliding doors are often chosen by criminals as an easy point of entry for a home invasion or burglary. Despite this, most factory-issue patio sliding doors are still built with only a simple clasp lock on the door frame – which can be easily defeated in seconds with a shim. Worse, many families fall into […]
When it comes to your home, security should be a top-priority to protect your family and property. With burglaries and home invasions on the rise, it’s no surprise that over 3,000 incidents occur daily across the nation (or in other words, every 30 seconds). Despite the catastrophic effects of this criminal activity, less than 38% […]
One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is that school shootings have drastically dropped. In fact, 2021 has seen no school shootings so far and 2020 had a significant reduction in school-related violence. Perhaps this reprieve is due to a lack of in-person learning and students being outside of traditional education environments, […]
Creating a family safety plan is something we all know we should do, but it’s also easy to put off when you have more pressing things on your to-do list. But with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us stuck at home, your family probably has the time now to make safety planning a priority. If you […]
Now that we’re entering the winter months, there’s no better time to prepare your home with the best door barricade on the market. Nightlock’s original and best-selling product, Nightlock Original, has been the first-choice for homeowners that understand that peace of mind comes with being protected. Nightlock’s Original Door Barricade Gives You Peace of Mind […]
Now is the time to begin thinking about your children going back to school. Never before in our nation’s history has the need for peace of mind been so needed for our young students to flourish academically. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 lockdown measures and the widespread phenomena of protests has created uncertainty for the lives […]
In this series, Preventable Invasions, we will turn our focus towards crime that businesses and commercial properties face, and how Nightlock door barricades can prevent you from becoming a victim. Current Statistics of Business Invasions According to the most recent statistics in 2020, burglary and looting are on the rise across the United States. The […]
Michigan Approves Nightlock Lockdown Devices for School Safety Michigan schools are now much safer thanks to public outcry for increased protection for schools. Now, with public and legislative support, Nightlock LOCKDOWN door barricade devices have a clear path of implementation. Taking a step in the right direction for school safety against active threats […]
How to Increase the Security of an Entry Door Don’t be a victim. There are plenty of ways to add layers of security to your entry doors that are not only easy to install, but can prevent a home intrusion altogether. By thinking of your home in layers, you: Deter criminals from assessing your […]
7 Things to Improve Your Front Door Security The front door of a house is the common entry point for intruders. Some intruders also try to intrude into a house through other doors and windows, but the front door is the commonly used entry point for the intrusion. That is why it is essential to […]
A survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) has found that pet ownership in this country is extremely widespread, with at least one third of homeowners enjoying the company of a furry or fuzzy little friend. More than 60 million households have dogs, 47 million have cats, 15 million have fish, 8 million […]
With so many massacres happening around the world and in schools especially, there is a large debate upon whether teachers should carry guns or not. Many teachers, school administration, and students can argue that guns will, in fact, save many lives. There are many pros and cons when it comes to teachers carrying guns, some […]
How Door Locks Have Saved Lives In the year 2018, there has been a reoccurrence of devastating school shootings. With mental health and gun laws being put on the back burner, more and more disturbed individuals are carrying out horrific attacks on school properties. This is why it is important to know how door locks […]
“Shots fired” followed by the name of your child’s school are no words that any parent ever wants to hear. In the United States, school shootings aren’t becoming an epidemic. They are an epidemic. Consider these frightening statistics: The odds of a student being involved in a school shooting (by grade): High school: 1 in […]
In this series entitled “Anatomy of an Active Shooter Event”, we’ll take a look at a number of factors that create the perfect storm leading to a school shooting. Part 1: Before an active shooter event Part 2: During an active shooter event Part3: Immediately after an active shooter event Part 4: Months after an […]
In this series entitled “Anatomy of an Active Shooter Event”, we’ll take a look at a number of factors that create the perfect storm leading to a school shooting. Part 1: Before an active shooter event Part 2: During an active shooter event Part3: Immediately after an active shooter event Part 4: Months after an […]
In this series entitled “Anatomy of an Active Shooter Event”, we’ll take a look at a number of factors that create the perfect storm leading to a school shooting. Part 1: Before an active shooter event Part 2: During an active shooter event Part3: Immediately after an active shooter event Part 4: Months after an […]
FEMA defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.” To counteract the unpredictably of […]
A little while back, we gave you 5 (pretty great) reasons that the Nightlock Door Barricade works great as an integral part of school security. Now, we want to give 5 reasons that the Nightlock system should be a part of your HOME security system. For those not familiar, the Nightlock Home Security System is […]
As we make our way into the last months of winter (hopefully), those in the Midwest may be gazing longingly into the future, awaiting the days of barbecues and patios. But, as we start thinking about getting our outdoor retreats ready for Spring, we also need to be thinking about securing one of the most […]
When an emergency occurs in a school and 911 is called, the first people on the scene are those that are trained to deal with those kinds of crisis situations. These are the faces that roam the community and are charged with keeping the members safe. If these are the faces you’ll see in an […]
While The Nightlock Door Barricade may not seem like the most glamorous gift to give this Holiday season, the many ways it can protect your home and family make up for its lack of fancy tech or shiny facade. What better way to say you care about someone than making sure they feel secure in […]
