i-Pro Americas (formerly Panasonic Security) has launched an emergency life safety system for K-12 schools in the United States. The system is designed to allow schools to respond to classroom emergencies faster and more effectively.

The ClassSecure system provides a discreet panic button to allow teachers and assistants to alert both law enforcement and school staff immediately in an emergency. The system also turns on a specially designed, privacy-protected, classroom camera. This provides critical visual confirmation to first responders and administrators.

The system is designed to balance security with privacy. Cameras in classrooms remain in Privacy Mode, with lenses concealed and screens blacked out. Only when an emergency alert is triggered is the camera switched on. It then provides a full view of the classroom to aid response efforts.

ClassSecure is built on the NovoTrax life safety platform. This provides school officials with real-time visibility and control over their entire security ecosystem during an incident. NovoTrax integrates disparate systems, streamlines communication and enables automatic door lock-downs. It also ensures full coordination with emergency responders.

“In an emergency, every second counts — speed is critical, and even a moment’s delay can alter the outcome,” said Masami Eguchi, President of i-PRO Americas. “ClassSecure gives teachers simple tools to call for help while giving police and school staff the real-time intelligence they need to act quickly and decisively.”

“The goal is to create safer classrooms without compromising trust,” Eguchi said. “Educators and parents want to know that privacy is respected while providing first responders with the information they need when it matters most.”