The Department of Homeland Security launched SchoolSafety.gov to promote awareness and share best practices to build a strong school safety alert system. By: Mutualink Staff SchoolSafety.gov was launched by the federal government in 2020 to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and […]
Senior law enforcement leaders discuss some of the disconnects that hinder school safety alert efforts. By: Mutualink Staff Mutualink recently hosted a webinar featuring senior law enforcement leaders discussing the challenges to providing effective k-12 school security. Chief Craig Miller, Sheriff Paul Penzone, and Mutualink’s own Chrissie Coon shared their perspectives. Click here to read […]
Every child deserves their school to have the best technology available to keep them safe. This article reviews how to compare panic button applications and provides guidance for school safety officials. By: Jeff Kelly, National Director Campus Safety K-12 and Higher Education There is an urgent need for panic button systems for K-12 school security. […]
(Video) Panic button installed in Volusia County schools It's no secret that COVID-19 made this year's back-to-school season a challenge for students, parents, teachers and school administrators. However, school security professionals in Florida know that the safety of their students encompasses more than the threat of pandemic. It takes a panic alert and emergency communications […]
Volusia County Students Go Back to School with Lifesaving Technology Chief of Safety and Security selects interoperability platform that complies with Alyssa’s Law to connect schools with law enforcement during emergencies DeLand, FL / Wallingford, CT (August 27, 2020) - When Volusia County students return to school on August 31, they will come back to […]