Evidence has shown that while under stress, some administrators may not be able to recall code meanings. This Campus Safety article explores the effectiveness of codes as life-saving tools in emergencies.

"While there have been many concerns expressed by experts about the use of codes to announce life-saving protocols such as lockdowns over the years, a number of campus organizations still rely heavily on them. Typically, folks from these organizations say they conduct frequent drills and that people are familiar enough with them to recall them in an emergency. Assessments and actual events, however, have shown that this is not always the case when people are attempting to operate under the stress of a real crisis."

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