Post-pandemic life in the United States has brought new challenges to the workplace, with violence emerging as a pressing issue requiring urgent attention. The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Workplace Violence report documented 57,610 nonfatal cases from 2021-2022. Additionally, the number of fatal injuries due to workplace homicides increased by 8.9 percent from 2021 […]
With workplace violence on the rise, having a panic button that also functions as a discreet, silent alarm badge is an easy way for companies to protect their staff because they already require them to wear a badge to identify themselves. Silent alarm badges allow employees to discreetly send an alert for help without alarming […]
Start thinking about these safety tips because back to school is just around the corner and safety is on top of everyone’s mind including parents, teachers, administrators, and of course students. Parents should have a sit-down talk with their children that emphasizes the importance of safety when they return to school. This should include everything […]
Many grants are immediately available to help U.S. schools who need access to funding for school panic alarm crisis systems to help them quickly respond to security incidents. The Washington Post has identified 203 children and educators who have died and 453 who were injured between the Columbine shooting in 2019 and today, with the […]
Adding a staff duress system for caregivers in senior living communities is a good idea because some residents with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia may experience significant personality changes, which can include irritable or aggressive behavior. According to a CNN report, about 5% to 10% of Alzheimer’s patients may show violent behavior. Medical News Today indicates […]
How Mobile Panic Buttons Better Protect Students and Staff A smart, cost-effective school safety solution By Bryan Tracey Education budgets are tight, and schools need a cost-effective, scalable system to alert staff and law enforcement in case of an on-site emergency. A mobile panic button is a perfect fit for schools. Many schools see fixed […]
Top 5 Reasons Teachers Should Have Mobile Panic Alarms Communities, parents, teachers, and administrators are all actively considering the challenge: How do we safely protect our students and staff? Administrations are considering how well they are currently prepared to respond to strangers on campus, weapons in school, arguments, verbal threats, and bullying. Several districts are […]
