Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ $1 Million Panic Button System Doesn’t Work
Investigative reporting by The Charlotte Observer found district officials did not run the $1.75 million investment by the school board.
Investigative reporting by The Charlotte Observer found district officials did not run the $1.75 million investment by the school board.
The wireless duress alarms are intended to eliminate confusion during an emergency.
Georgia Institute of Technology is training dogs to communicate using wearable devices that can activate personal response systems (PERS) and other alarms.
All middle and high school teachers will be given a personalized, wearable panic button with mapping capabilities.
The newly signed law is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a New Jersey native who was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting.
The town’s police chief is now calling for the principal’s firing after the man was buzzed in despite his concerning behavior.
Hospitals, schools and universities must be prepared for emergencies, and an instant notification system is a valuable tool that can help campuses respond quickly when disaster strikes.
The device ensures that personnel who may be subject to attack or injury when operating on their own can send alerts about their situation and responders can be dispatched to the exact location of the evolving security incident.
Weather alerts, environmental alerts and food service monitoring are just a few of the unconventional ways campuses are using their panic alarm technology.
Crisis response can be a weak spot for many campuses. Learn how to manage tasks, share response plans and maintain command and control over response teams during a crisis.
Learn how tools like mass notification systems coupled with the right emergency communication plan can help your organization achieve the speed and reach it needs to keep everyone safe and informed.
