Security systems, apparatuses, methods, and integrated technologies involving the same

Abstract

This disclosure relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing security at sites to protect against active shooter situations and other dangerous threats. In certain embodiments, a security system comprises one or more security boxes that are in communication with an electronic security platform. The security boxes house equipment that can be utilized by individuals to protect themselves against security threats and to secure their immediate location. The security boxes also include various electronic components that enable detecting security threats and communicating with the electronic security platform.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A security system, comprising:
 at least one security box located at one or more sites, the at least one security box comprising:
 an internal cavity that stores protective equipment selected from the group consisting of: one or more door securing devices; one or more protective vests; or one or more vision obstruction accessories; 
 a door that provides access to the internal cavity; 
 one or more sensors; 
 a communication device configured to transmit an alert signal over a network in response to receiving a signal from the one or more sensors, the alert signal indicating a presence of a potential security threat; and 
 one or more power sources configured to supply power to the at least one security box; and 
   one or more servers hosting an electronic security platform, wherein the electronic security platform is configured to receive the alert signal transmitted over the network, and execute safety measures to assess the potential security threat.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one security box further comprises input devices, the input devices at least comprising a microphone and a video camera;   the at least one security box further comprises one or more output devices, the one or more output devices at least including an audio speaker; and   the input devices and the one or more output devices are integrated directly into a housing of the at least one security box.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the input devices and the one or more output devices enable two-way communication with the electronic security platform. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the one or more door securing devices comprise: one or more firehouse sleeves, one or more door wedges, one or more door barricades, one or more door jamming devices, or one or more door braces;   the one or more protective vests comprise one or more armor components; and   the one or more vision obstruction accessories comprise one or more covers that can be used to block a window or opening.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one security box further comprises one or more non-transitory storage devices;   the one or more non-transitory storage devices stores a unique identifier that is associated with the at least one security box; and   the alert signal transmitted over the network includes the unique identifier.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 in response to receiving the alert signal, the electronic security platform utilizes the unique identifier to identify a location of the potential security threat and generate content for transmitting one or more notifications pertaining to the potential security threat.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one wearable device that is configured to transmit a second alert signal to the electronic security platform that is associated with the potential security threat;   wherein the second alert signal is transmitted by the wearable device in response to:
 detection, by the wearable device, of an elevated heartrate of an individual; 
 detection, by the wearable device, of an impact or shock affecting the individual; 
 detection, by the wearable device, of the individual's location being in an area associated with the potential security threat; or 
 detection, by the wearable device, of an alert option or button being selected. 
   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one wearable device is a bracelet or smart watch that includes at least one second sensor that is configured to detect the elevated heartrate, the impact, the shock, the individual's location, or selection of the alert option. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the electronic platform is configured to initiate communications with one or more additional security boxes located in a vicinity of the at least one security box in response to detecting the potential security threat;   the electronic platform is configured to relay or transmit information associated with the alert signal to one or more mobile devices located in a vicinity of the at least one security box in response to detecting the potential security threat; or   the electronic platform is configured to relay or transmit information associated with the alert signal to a law enforcement entity or a security entity in response to detecting the potential security threat.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the system comprises a plurality of security boxes;   each of the plurality of security boxes is configured for two-way communication with the electronic security platform;   each of the plurality of security boxes is configured to transmit alerts to the electronic security platform, wherein the alerts transmitted to the electronic security platform at least comprise alerts identifying an actual or potential active shooter situation;   each of the plurality of security boxes includes an output device that is configured to output audio or voice data received from the electronic security platform; and   each of the plurality of security boxes includes one or more input devices that are configured to transmit audio and video data to the electronic security platform.   
     
     
         11 . A security box, comprising:
 an internal cavity that is configured to store at least one of: one or more door securing devices; one or more protective vests; or one or more vision obstruction accessories;   one or more sensors;   a communication device configured to transmit an alert signal over a network in response to receiving a signal from the one or more sensors, the alert signal indicating a presence of a potential security threat; and   one or more power sources configured to supply power to the security box; and   wherein the communication device is configured to transmit the alert signal over the network to an electronic security platform that is configured to provide functions associated with monitoring security at one or more sites.   
     
     
         12 . The security box of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the security box further comprises one or more input devices, the input devices at least comprising a microphone and a video camera;   the security box further comprises one or more output devices, the output devices at least including an audio speaker; and   the one or more input devices and the one or more output devices are integrated directly into a housing of the security box.   
     
     
         13 . The security box of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more input devices and the one or more output devices enable two-way communication with the electronic security platform. 
     
     
         14 . The security box of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the one or more door securing devices comprise: one or more firehouse sleeves, one or more door wedges, one or more door barricades, one or more door jamming devices, or one or more door braces;   the one or more protective vests comprise one or more armor components; and   the one or more vision obstruction accessories comprise one or more covers that can be used to block a window or opening.   
     
     
         15 . The security box of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the security box further comprises one or more non-transitory storage devices;   the one or more non-transitory storage devices stores a unique identifier that is associated with the security box; and   the alert signal transmitted over the network includes the unique identifier.   
     
     
         16 . The security box of  claim 15 , wherein:
 in response to receiving the alert signal, the electronic security platform utilizes the unique identifier to identify a location of the potential security threat and generate content for transmitting one or more notifications pertaining to the potential security threat.   
     
     
         17 . The security box of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the electronic platform is configured to initiate communications with one or more additional security boxes located in a vicinity of security box in response to detecting the potential security threat;   the electronic platform is configured to relay or transmit information associated with the alert signal to one or more mobile devices located in a vicinity of the security box in response to detecting the potential security threat; or   the electronic platform is configured to relay or transmit information associated with the alert to a law enforcement entity or a security entity in response to detecting the potential security threat.   
     
     
         18 . The security box of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the security box is configured to communicate with one or more additional security boxes via the electronic security platform.   
     
     
         19 . A security box, comprising:
 an internal cavity that is configured to store protective equipment;   one or more sensors;   a communication device configured to transmit an alert signal over a network; and   one or more power sources configured to supply power to the security box; and   wherein:
 the one or more non-transitory storage devices store a unique identifier associated with the security box; 
 the alert signal includes the unique identifier and indicates a presence of a potential security threat; 
 the communication device is configured to transmit the alert signal over the network to an electronic security platform; and 
 the electronic platform is configured to provide functions associated with monitoring security at one or more sites. 
   
     
     
         20 . The security box of  claim 19 , wherein:
 in response to receiving the alert signal, the electronic security platform utilizes the unique identifier to identify a location of the potential security threat.   
     
     
         21 . A security box, comprising:
 an internal cavity that is configured to store protective equipment;   one or more sensors;   a communication device configured to transmit an alert signal over a network;   one or more output devices;   one or more input devices; and   one or more power sources configured to supply power to the security box; and   wherein:
 the communication device is configured to transmit the alert signal over the network to an electronic security platform; 
 the alert signal indicates a presence of a potential security threat; 
 the electronic platform is configured to provide functions associated with monitoring security at one or more sites and executing safety measures in response to the potential security threat; 
 the one or more output devices at least include an audio speaker; 
 the one or more input devices at least include a microphone and a video camera; 
 the one or more input devices and the one or more output devices enable two-way communication between the security box and the electronic security platform. 
   
     
     
         22 . The security box of  claim 21 , wherein the protective equipment stored in the internal cavity at least includes one or more protective vests.