{"id":99488,"date":"2025-08-12T09:40:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/?p=99488"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T18:55:38","slug":"lockdown-technology-for-chicago-administrators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/blog\/lockdown-technology-for-chicago-administrators\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockdown Technology for Chicago Administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- HTML: Styled post with callout + visible FAQs + preserved body + existing schema. No H1 included. --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-blog-post\">\n<style>\n    \/* ===== Base Blog Styles (brand accent: #005baa) ===== *\/<br \/>\n    .sl-blog-post{--sl-accent:#005baa;--sl-text:#222;--sl-muted:#555;--sl-border:#e5e7eb;--sl-bg:#fafafa;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--sl-border);font:16px\/1.6 system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--sl-text)}<br \/>\n    .sl-blog-post a{color:var(--sl-accent);text-decoration:none}<br \/>\n    .sl-blog-post a:hover{text-decoration:underline}<br \/>\n    .sl-callout{background:#f9fbff;border-left:4px solid var(--sl-accent);padding:16px 22px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:10px}<br \/>\n    .sl-callout li{margin:6px 0}<br \/>\n    .sl-content img{max-width:100%;height:auto}<br \/>\n    .sl-faqs{background:var(--sl-bg);border:1px solid var(--sl-border);padding:20px;margin-top:40px;border-radius:10px}<br \/>\n    .sl-faqs h2{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1.5rem}<br \/>\n    .sl-faqs .faq-item{margin:16px 0}<br \/>\n    .sl-faqs .faq-question{font-weight:700;color:var(--sl-accent);margin:0 0 6px}<br \/>\n    .sl-faqs .faq-answer{margin:0;color:var(--sl-muted)}<br \/>\n    \/* WP utility classes *\/<br \/>\n    .alignleft{float:left;margin:0 1rem 1rem 0}<br \/>\n    .alignright{float:right;margin:0 0 1rem 1rem}<br \/>\n    @media (max-width:640px){.alignleft,.alignright{float:none;margin:0 0 1rem 0;display:block}}<br \/>\n  <\/style>\n<ul class=\"sl-callout\">\n<li>Illinois compliance first: choose lockdown hardware that preserves free egress (e.g., 105\u00a0ILCS\u00a05\/10-20.72).<\/li>\n<li>Layer defenses: mechanical locks + electronic access control + integrated systems.<\/li>\n<li>Plan in phases with training and communications to minimize disruption and cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sl-content\"><!-- ORIGINAL BODY CONTENT (kept verbatim except for accessible alt text on images) --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating School Security Lockdown Technologies: A Guide for Chicago Area School Administrators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"intro-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School lockdown protocols are a national reality; in 2023 in Illinois, there were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/k12ssdb.org\/data-visualizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 incidents involving firearms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that resulted in nine people injured and seven killed. Nationwide, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2024\/04\/11\/about-1-in-4-us-teachers-say-their-school-went-into-a-gun-related-lockdown-in-the-last-school-year\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 4 teachers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experienced a gun-related lockdown. Proper lockdown hardware and technology can help reduce harm in these situations. In fact, it was found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/politics-shootings-texas-school-safety-2c97d26b56e8b081aa725ee2235e4a3b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inadequate door locks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributed to the horrible outcome at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99728 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-300x159.jpeg\" alt=\"Technician inspecting classroom door hardware at a Chicago-area school\" width=\"456\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-300x159.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-1024x543.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-768x407.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-1536x815.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-600x318.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-992x526.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-1200x637.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-754x400.jpeg 754w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-525x279.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313.jpeg 1847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/>As a school superintendent or administrator, you bear the heavy responsibility of ensuring the schools under your care are secure. That means knowing how to evaluate and select the right lockdown technologies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anderson Lock has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/school-door-security-chicago\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">securing schools for decades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re the go-to lock and security company for many districts in the Chicago area. Here\u2019s a quick guide to what we\u2019ve learned about the best way to implement school security lockdown technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Laws and Requirements for Schools in Illinois<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you are no doubt aware, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iasb.com\/policy-services-and-school-law\/guidance-and-resources\/school-safety-and-security\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mandates safety drills, annual safety reviews, and the creation of a threat assessment team. Specific means of securing a school through doors, door hardware, access control systems, and other security technologies are left up to each school or district.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law governing door locking systems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilga.gov\/Documents\/legislation\/ilcs\/documents\/010500050K10-20.72.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 ILCS 5\/10-20.72<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is designed to ensure that any locking mechanisms do not prevent people from getting out of the building in an emergency (what security professionals call <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">egress<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) rather than protecting those inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the good news is that you have a lot of discretion in deciding how to secure your school for a lockdown scenario. The bad news is that there are far too many choices to expect any individual school administrator to fully master, so doing your due diligence requires thoughtfulness and consulting experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Practices to Keep Your School Secure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, and Everytown for Gun Safety collaborated to establish <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/everytownresearch.org\/report\/how-to-stop-shootings-and-gun-violence-in-schools\/#solutions-to-prevent-school-gun-violence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a series of fact-based recommendations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for policy makers and school administrators to reduce, prevent, and mitigate the harm of school shooting incidents. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective Security Measures in Schools<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-99729 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Secure school entry door with modern lockdown hardware\" width=\"278\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-992x1323.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947-525x700.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3947.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are their school-based interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Foster a Safe and Trusting School Climate <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most crime at school is committed by current or former students, and there are often warning signs, so improving the overall community cohesion of a school can both reduce individual feelings of isolation and increase the opportunities for early detection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Build a Culture of Secure Gun Storage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who bring guns to school usually find them at home. Schools can help educate parents to take proper precautions and model safe gun ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Create Trauma-Informed Crisis Intervention Practices<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/everytownresearch.org\/report\/how-to-stop-shootings-and-gun-violence-in-schools\/#solutions-to-prevent-school-gun-violence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early detection and intervention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> play a big role in making schools safer. A trauma-informed approach understands that the causes of violent behavior may be complex and that it is not usually helpful to treat students as criminals prior to any criminal activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Implement Access Control Measures and Door Locks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most experts agree that access control measures that keep active shooters out of schools in the first place are important. A networked access control system can lock down the school with the press of a button. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, classrooms can be fitted with locks that teachers can use from the inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Initiate Trauma-Informed Emergency Planning<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School personnel should be fully trained in active shooter protocols and emergency plans, which should include how and what to communicate to first responders and emergency personnel. FEMA has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-07\/guide-developing-school-emergency-operations-plans.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-step process for schools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Being trauma-informed means considering likely triggers for students and staff and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducting active shooter drills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ineffective School Security Measures<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth reading the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/everytownresearch.org\/report\/how-to-stop-shootings-and-gun-violence-in-schools\/#solutions-to-prevent-school-gun-violence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and doing your own research, but they <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do not recommend<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1) arming teachers, (2) deploying school resource officers (SROs), or (3) conducting active shooter drills. These practices can cause other kinds of harm and unintended consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two things to note about this list. First, access control measures are only one piece of a much larger picture. We believe in the power of door locks and electronic access controls to keep schools secure, but they can only create barriers to someone intent upon doing harm; they do not address root causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, because the Illinois Threat Assessment Procedure law (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilga.gov\/documents\/legislation\/ilcs\/documents\/010501280K45.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 ILCS 128\/45<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) mandates lockdown drills, it\u2019s important for your threat assessment team to implement as many trauma-informed and harm-mitigation protocols as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating the Wide World of School Security Lockdown Tech<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are too many good options for school door security hardware to attempt to review even a portion of them. It\u2019s more helpful to give you a framework for understanding the options available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best security hardware for your school are the ones that align with your security needs and your budget capacity. Most schools will use some combination of solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-99730 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Mechanical classroom lock on a school door\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-992x1323.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975-525x700.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3975.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mechanical Door Locks: Tried and True<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical locks are the most budget-friendly locks, and nearly every security system employs them to some extent. Nowadays, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/locksmith-services\/master-key-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">master key systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can create hierarchies of access for different users, and patented key control systems protect against unauthorized key duplication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical security includes door closers and even how your doors hang. Anderson Lock is the region\u2019s only access control company that also has its own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/door-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">door division<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which seamlessly integrates with the lock and hardware side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Callout: Read how we worked with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/projects\/glenview-school-district\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenview PSD #34<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to implement a master key system in 8 schools and their admin building.]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic Access Control<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/electronic-access-control\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access control systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/electronic-access-control\/smart-locks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart locks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allow users to activate locks with a key fob, card, number pad, or even their phone. These offer more levels of customized access control, allowing you to program who can enter which doorways and at which times. Many of these create electronic records that can be useful for audits or investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Callout: Learn how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/projects\/diamond-lake-school-district-76\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Lake SD 76<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upgraded to keyless electronic access controls across four of its buildings.]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated Security Solutions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated security hardware solutions represent the most advanced school lockdown security measures we have. These allow you to use your electronic locking system in tandem with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/electronic-access-control\/cctv-camera-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security cameras<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other devices connected to the same network. You can operate some systems entirely from your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Callout: Learn how we helped <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/projects\/diamond-lake-school-district-76\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reavis High School District 220<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upgrade from a master key system to integrated electronic access controls.]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro Tips from 60 Years of Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve installed thousands of locks across hundreds of Chicago area schools, and there\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/blog\/school-security-10-lessons-learned\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so much more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we could tell you if space allowed. Before we wrap up this article, we want to make four more points that we hope will help you make good decisions about your lockdown security system.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still upgrade school security if you\u2019re on a budget<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not avoid upgrading your door hardware or access controls because you think you don\u2019t have the money for it. We have just about seen it all when it comes to school budgets, and making any small improvements is better than continuing to use outdated or malfunctioning equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget-friendly solutions include phased implementation, which focuses on high priority areas and locks that can be readily upgraded later, and hybrid systems that combine mechanical and electronic devices. There are also some state and federal funds available for school security upgrades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t cut corners at the planning stage<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-99731 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"School corridor with access control installation in progress\" width=\"336\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-992x1323.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983-525x700.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3983.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of boxes to check when upgrading your school\u2019s security, and then you want to make sure the installation comes off without a hitch and with minimal disruption. Work with your security experts to be thorough and detailed in the planning stages to avoid costly and lengthy delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train your people<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your security system is only as good as the people who use it. Be sure to train your people on how to use all the locks and entryways they need to. Use your safety drills as an opportunity to refresh them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate with your community<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our children\u2019s safety is of paramount importance to us, so be sure to clearly communicate with parents and other community members about the steps you\u2019re taking to secure your schools. Communicating with them about lockdown drills and lockdown procedures is also important to minimize uncertainty should you face a lockdown situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-99732 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Anderson Lock team evaluating exterior school entrance hardware\" width=\"363\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-992x744.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-533x400.jpeg 533w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938-525x394.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3938.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/>Properly evaluating your school\u2019s lockdown technology needs requires balancing factors like legal compliance, your budget, your specific buildings\u2019 needs, community input, and possibly even environmental factors. As a Chicago-area school administrator, it behooves you to work with trusted professionals to find solutions that meet all your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anderson Lock is honored to be those trusted professionals for dozens of area school districts, and we would love to earn your trust, too. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to learn more about working with us to improve your lockdown security measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- EXISTING JSON-LD FROM YOUR CONTENT (preserved) --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> { \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\":\"BlogPosting\", \"headline\":\"Evaluating School Security Lockdown Technologies: A Guide for Chicago Area School Administrators\", \"description\":\"Practical, Illinois-aware guidance for choosing school lockdown technologies\u2014mechanical locks, electronic access control, and integrated security\u2014while honoring egress and trauma-informed best practices.\", \"datePublished\":\"2025-09-10\", \"dateModified\":\"2025-09-10\", \"inLanguage\":\"en\", \"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anderson Lock\"}, \"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anderson Lock\"}, \"image\":[ \"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_3965-e1755004711313-300x159.jpeg\" ], \"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/\"}, \"articleSection\":\"School Security\", \"keywords\":[\"school lockdown\",\"Illinois egress law\",\"electronic access control\",\"mechanical locks\",\"trauma-informed drills\",\"Chicago schools\"] } <\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Schema.org: FAQPage --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> { \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\":\"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\":[ { \"@type\":\"Question\", \"name\":\"What Illinois rules apply to classroom door locks during a lockdown?\", \"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Door hardware must allow free egress at all times and cannot trap occupants during an emergency. 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