Printed from the blog of Lori Greene, AHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI
Allegion
Email: lori_greene@allegion.com, Blog: www.idighardware.com or www.ihatehardware.com

School Security and Safety in the News

Twenty years ago, I had no idea how the shooting at Columbine High School would affect our industry and my career.  It was impossible to imagine that it was more than an isolated event. But here we are.

Comments: 0

FF: Nailed It!

What in the world? How long could this Fixed-it Friday repair possible last?? I just love Crap Locksmithing’s Facebook page!

Comments: 1

Virginia Tech: Remembering the Lessons Learned

This week marks 12 years since the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. Considering the lessons learned during that incident, it’s surprising that the use of classroom barricade devices would be considered by state lawmakers.

Comments: 3

WW: Shark Tank

I thought everyone in the world of hardware had already seen this video, but last night I ran across someone who hadn’t, so here it is. I do feel bad for Alex, but LOCKS ROCK!

Comments: 11

The Doors of Notre Dame Cathedral

As the world mourns the fire damage to the Notre Dame Cathedral, it turns out that the doors of Notre Dame are not just ordinary doors; there is a legend that dates back hundreds of years, to the 13th century.

Comments: 1

CBYD Myth Extinguishers

UL’s Firefighter Safety Research Institute has created a number of videos to help dispel some of the myths about closed doors.  Here are a few of my favorites…

Comments: 2

FF: Mag-Holder / Mag-Lock Conflict

I’ve heard it said that there are a thousand ways to screw up a door, and I think it’s probably true. Here’s just one of the many conflicts to watch out for.

Comments: 5

Barricade Devices – Three Perspectives

These 3 perspectives showed up in my Google Alerts today – a school district using barricade devices, a man working in a school who wanted to use barricading when he committed a shooting, and the legal perspective. Powerful.

Comments: 5

WW: Wordless…

Jeff Rapp of Wilkus Architects sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos. I hope whatever this facility is trying to protect is worth the risk.  🙁

Comments: 4

New York in the News

These news stories both happen to be from New York City, and both address topics that made me go hmmm… What do you think?

Comments: 0

EVFPD demonstrates closed doors save lives

I’ve posted several photos and videos showing what happens when a bedroom door is kept closed during a fire.  Check out this demonstration with the bedroom door open.

Comments: 0

FF: Kick-Up Stop

This isn’t the best practice from a security standpoint, and would be an even bigger problem if this was a fire door, but it does qualify as Fixed-it Friday ingenuity. 

Comments: 5

Load more

This website or its third party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the cookie policy. By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you agree to the use of cookies.

This website or its third party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the cookie policy. By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you agree to the use of cookies.