The Difference Between Locked Down and Locked Out

October 23rd, 2025

Not every school security risk makes the news, but every one of them matters. A door that doesn’t relock. A camera that records but doesn’t notify. A pull station that triggers confusion instead of coordination. When systems don’t work together, your team is forced to fill the gaps.

AIS helps schools in Mobile and Baldwin County fix the gaps before they cause damage. We design integrated fire, access, intrusion, and video systems that respond together and support the people on the ground when time runs out.

A Security System Is Only as Good as Its Coordination

You’ve seen the signs. An outdated fire panel. Cameras that need two logins to access. An intercom that drops in and out depending on the hallway. Security shouldn’t be another burden on your staff, and it definitely shouldn’t slow down response during an actual incident.

AIS brings it all under one roof. We build systems that know when to alert, how to log, and what needs to trigger next. Fire, intrusion, access, video, and intercom—aligned to support response, not create confusion.

Built Around Your Campus, Not a Catalog

Some schools stretch across multiple buildings with dozens of entry points. Others have one main vestibule and a single administrative wing. AIS doesn’t plug in a boxed system and hope it fits. We walk your campus, assess where you’re exposed, and design coverage that reflects how your school actually runs.

From staggered bell schedules to after-school programs, we align access control, intrusion, and monitoring to the reality of your day.

AIS helps Mobile and Baldwin County schools upgrade to smarter security without slowing down operations. Schedule your walkthrough or call 251-380-1501 to talk with our local team.

Live Protection When the Building Is Quiet

Vandalism, theft, unauthorized entry—it doesn’t just happen during school hours. AIS intrusion systems keep watch when staff and students have gone home. We deploy motion sensors, door contacts, and mobile-ready alert systems that notify your team before a problem turns into a repair order.

If a sensor trips, you’ll know who accessed the building, when it happened, and what area was involved. Everything is logged and time-stamped. Everything is traceable.

Fire Protection That Works on Cue, Not on Hope

A fire alarm system that’s out of date isn’t just a code violation, it’s a delay waiting to happen. AIS handles fire system design and upgrades with code compliance, proper egress logic, and documentation that keeps you ahead of inspections. We use reliable hardware from proven technology partners, and we install cleanly so your classrooms stay operational throughout the project.

We don’t leave loose wires, missing documentation, or inspection-day surprises. We prepare your building to pass and to protect.

Centralized Access Control, Without the Guesswork

School staff already manage enough. Access control should simplify, not complicate. AIS gives you centralized control of entry schedules, credential management, and emergency lockouts—all from one dashboard. Whether you need to add a coach’s access card, restrict a supply closet, or open the gate for a bus after hours, it’s all at your fingertips.

Credentials can be revoked instantly, and zones can be locked down or opened based on pre-set schedules or emergency events.

Video Monitoring That Doesn’t Just Sit There

AIS camera systems do more than record. They detect motion, tag incidents, and provide live views from any authorized mobile or desktop device. Whether you're checking an entry point during a lockdown drill or reviewing footage from a break-in, everything is stored securely and ready when you need it.

Our systems integrate with your access and alarm events, so when something happens, you don’t have to search for context—it’s already there.

Local Technicians, Real Support

AIS doesn’t ship jobs out to third parties or hand you off to a help desk. We’re based in Mobile, and we work throughout Baldwin County too. That means our team knows your buildings, your local codes, and your expectations. We don’t show up late, and we don’t leave you guessing.

If a door controller fails, a badge stops working, or your staff needs retraining, we handle it. Fast. In person.

AIS protects Mobile and Baldwin County schools with coordinated, compliant, and customized fire and security systems. Get started with a walkthrough or call 251-380-1501 today.