Automated Lockdowns | December 8, 2025
How Automated Workflows Secure the Right Doors Instantly During Emergencies
Manny Pacheco
SVP, Strategy and Growth
The moment an emergency begins, precision matters. Not every door needs to lock — only the right ones. The doors closest to the threat. The doors that keep people safe. The doors that prevent escalation.
Automated lockdown workflows make this possible by combining real-time awareness with immediate, coordinated action. Instead of relying on radio calls, scattered systems, or human judgment under pressure, automation uses the signals already present across your environment — movement, location, video analytics, access data — to take action the moment it’s needed.
It Starts with Knowing Where the Incident Is Happening
A precise lockdown begins with a simple question: Where is the threat occurring?
Workflows pull this location intelligence from various sources already in the environment — whether it’s a wearable alert, video analytics identifying a concerning event, a door forced open, or a panic activation tied to a specific room. Each signal provides context, helping the system understand exactly which area needs immediate protection.
This real-time awareness is what allows the workflow to act instantly and accurately.
The Workflow Makes the Decision — Automatically
Once the system knows the location of the event, the workflow engine takes over.
There’s no time lost coordinating between tools.
The workflow instantly determines:
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Which doors surround the affected area
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Which corridors connect to it
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Which boundaries need to stay open or closed
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Whether the situation requires a partial or full lockdown
Instead of a blanket “lock everything” approach, the response becomes targeted — designed specifically for the room, hallway, or zone where the incident began.
This is what transforms a panic moment into a controlled, orchestrated response.
The Right Doors Lock in Seconds
With the workflow in motion, door actions happen immediately and in the proper sequence.
Interior doors around the affected zone secure first.
Entry points that could introduce new risk follow.
Hallways and transition areas adjust based on movement detection and situational updates.
Safe routes remain open when needed.
All of this happens automatically, without requiring staff to locate switches, reach panels, or remember complex steps.
The building reacts faster than any human team could — and does it with precision.
Visibility Adapts in Real Time
A lockdown isn’t just about closing doors; it’s about seeing what’s happening as the situation unfolds.
Cameras can shift into event mode, showing the relevant areas without requiring manual control. Movement in connected spaces updates the workflow.
Door status is monitored continually, confirming whether each lock engaged as expected.
If the situation shifts — for example, if activity is detected in an adjacent hallway — the workflow adapts, securing new areas automatically. The system doesn’t wait for someone to notice the change; it responds in real time.
People Stay Informed Without Slowing the Response
Throughout the process, staff and responders receive clear, timely information:
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Which doors are locked
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Which areas should be avoided
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Where movement is occurring
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What actions are already in progress
No one needs to navigate multiple systems or interpret complex data.
The workflow handles the orchestration; people stay focused on decision-making, communication, and coordinating care.
Automation removes the guesswork, so teams can act with clarity — not confusion.
Why Automated Lockdowns Matter
Modern emergencies evolve quickly. Manual steps can’t keep pace, and delays create risk. Automated workflows ensure that the right actions happen immediately, consistently, and without hesitation.
They deliver:
✔ Faster, safer responses
✔ Accurate containment of the affected area
✔ Reduced human error
✔ Real-time visibility as conditions change
✔ Protection for students, staff, and visitors
In critical moments, the difference between chaos and control is the ability to act intelligently — and instantly. Automated workflows make that possible by securing the right doors at the right time, every time.
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