Academic Institutions
Interconnected Campus Security Ecosystems.
SB 838 compliant — with one-touch panic alerts, wireless classroom lockdown, vape detection, gunshot analytics, and responder body cams unified into a single system that notifies law enforcement instantly.
Ecosystem Integration
Beyond Compliance: A Unified Defense Network
Texas SB 838 mandates that every district implement SPAT — School Panic Alert Technology — giving staff a single-action way to trigger a campus-wide emergency response. Real campus safety goes beyond the minimum: it requires an interconnected ecosystem where wireless classroom locks, high-definition cameras, smart sensors, and officer body cameras all operate in unison.
Our Avigilon Unity and Alta platforms — built by Motorola Solutions — are fully SPAT-compliant per SB 838 and serve as the central nervous system for your campus: wireless door locks that respond to a single command, AI cameras that identify threats before an alarm is triggered, HALO environmental sensors that monitor campus health in real time, and live video links that put first responders in the picture the moment an event begins.
Avigilon Unity and Alta are also fully ONVIF-compatible — meaning we can integrate with and take over your existing campus cameras without replacing infrastructure you've already invested in.
The 6 Pillars of our School Safety Ecosystem
1. Wireless Classroom Locks
Allegion NDE and AD-400 wireless locks enable instant room-level lockdown from any staff mobile device — no wiring, no keys necessary, no delays. Retrofit onto existing door hardware with zero disruption to daily operations.
- • One-Touch Room Lockdown
- • No Wiring Required
- • Cloud-Managed Credentials
2. AI Video Surveillance
Both Avigilon Unity (on-premise) and Alta (cloud-based) deliver high-definition cameras with advanced AI analytics. Instantly identify unusual behavior, track occupancy, and verify alarms with high-resolution visual context. ONVIF-compatible — integrates with existing campus cameras.
- • High-Definition AI Monitoring
- • Object & Perimeter Detection
- • Live Stream Sharing to Dispatch
3. Physical Access Control
Both Avigilon Unity and Alta support physical access control — Unity as an on-premise solution and Alta as a cloud-based platform. Manage and restrict door entry via smart readers and cloud-based credentials, securing the campus with instant lockdown capabilities.
- • One-Touch District Lockdowns
- • Mobile Smartphone Credentials
- • Cloud-Managed Door Access
4. Vape & THC Detection
Install smart environmental HALO sensors in private areas like restrooms. Instantly detect chemical signatures from vape and THC aerosols without compromising privacy.
- • Vape & THC Chemical Alerts
- • Vandalism & Tampering Detection
- • Zero-Camera Privacy Preservation
5. Gunshot Audio Analytics
Utilize acoustic gunshot detection sensors to identify the sound of firearms instantly. The system automatically tags the exact location on floorplans and initiates lockdown protocols.
- • Instant Acoustic Classification
- • Immediate Location Mapping
- • Automated Emergency Lockdowns
6. Responder & Body Cam Link
Bridge the gap to first responders. Link school resource officer body-worn cameras directly to dispatch to stream live situational video and coordinate immediate tactics. Threats are also communicated directly to responders' handheld Motorola radios — ensuring field teams are informed in real time, not just dispatch.
- • Law Enforcement Sharing Links
- • SRO Body Cam Real-time Streaming
- • Direct Radio Dispatch Alerts
Legislative Compliance
SPAT = SB 838 Compliance
Texas Senate Bill 838 requires all public school districts to deploy School Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) — a dedicated, one-touch alert system that immediately notifies campus staff, administration, and local law enforcement of an active emergency. Our platform satisfies every SB 838 requirement as a built-in baseline, not an add-on.
All hardware meets National Defense Authorization Act standards, required for government and institutional contracts.
Licensed alarm systems contractor in the State of Texas, ACR-2276.
Over two decades of commercial and industrial security experience across Texas.
Deep expertise across installation, monitoring, and enterprise integration.
What Our Clients Say
“We needed more than a basic panic button — we needed a unified system. BAT Security connected our vape sensors, cameras, classroom locks, and officer body cams, giving local dispatch instant situational awareness the moment an alert is triggered.”