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Anonymous Alerts Commends Texas on the Signing of Alyssa's Law

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonymous Alerts, a leading innovator in school incident reporting and emergency response solutions, applauds the official passing of Alyssa's Law in the State of Texas. This is a monumental milestone for the enhancement of school security measures throughout Texas schools. The new law, signed by Governor Abbott, is a mandatory directive for public schools to equip each classroom with silent panic alert buttons. 

Key Points: 
  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonymous Alerts, a leading innovator in school incident reporting and emergency response solutions, applauds the official passing of Alyssa's Law in the State of Texas.
  • The new law, signed by Governor Abbott, is a mandatory directive for public schools to equip each classroom with silent panic alert buttons.
  • "Alyssa's Law is a powerful statute that will augment school safety and security during emergencies in Texas", said T. Gregory Bender, Founder and CEO of Anonymous Alerts.
  • With Alyssa's Law in place, the Anonymous Alerts Smart Button can help schools throughout Texas achieve compliance and provide exemplary support to assist new safety & security initiatives.

Statement from Parkhill Mays, CEO of STOPit Solutions, on the Passing of Alyssa's Law in Texas

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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We stand in full support of the efforts made by Texas lawmakers, including State Representative Shawn Thierry, to prioritize the safety of our students and educators.

Key Points: 
  • We stand in full support of the efforts made by Texas lawmakers, including State Representative Shawn Thierry, to prioritize the safety of our students and educators.
  • Alyssa's Law, named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the tragic Parkland shooting, recognizes the urgent need for effective emergency response measures within our schools.
  • By mandating the installation of silent panic alert systems in all Texas classrooms, Alyssa's Law ensures that school staff have immediate access to emergency assistance at the touch of a button.
  • STOPit Solutions is committed to supporting schools and districts across Texas in their implementation of Alyssa's Law.

CENTEGIX Applauds Texas after Alyssa's Law Officially Enacted

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX™, the leader in incident response solutions, commended Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature following the signing of Alyssa's Law. The legislation will require Texas public and charter schools to provide all classrooms with silent panic alarm technology.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX™, the leader in incident response solutions, commended Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature following the signing of Alyssa's Law.
  • The legislation will require Texas public and charter schools to provide all classrooms with silent panic alarm technology.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school safety legislation, Alyssa's Law
    "Today, Texas has proven itself to be a nationwide leader in school safety," said CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb.
  • Thanks to leaders like Governor Abbott, Representative Thierry and Senator Creighton in supporting this important legislation, Texas students, teachers and parents can all rest a little easier."

New York Passes Alyssa's Law: School Districts Look to the SaferWatch App as an Example

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Meeting these mandates in New York requires innovative emergency response technology and NYS school districts are looking to Florida and SaferWatch as early adopters of Alyssa's Law.

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  • Meeting these mandates in New York requires innovative emergency response technology and NYS school districts are looking to Florida and SaferWatch as early adopters of Alyssa's Law.
  • Roefaro also said multiple lives have been saved due to tips and reports onthe SaferWatch App and through their close partnerships with local law enforcement.
  • SaferWatch has been credited with stopping and preventing multiple school shooting threats and has saved students' lives considering suicide.
  • The SaferWatch App can help schools and communities prepare, prevent, and respond toemergencies in schools nationwide.

Incident Alert Leader CENTEGIX Commends New York for Passing Alyssa's Law

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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This legislation requires New York public schools to consider panic alarm systems that silently alert law enforcement in the event of a school emergency, as part of their safety plan review.

Key Points: 
  • This legislation requires New York public schools to consider panic alarm systems that silently alert law enforcement in the event of a school emergency, as part of their safety plan review.
  • Mrs. Alhadeff has championed Alyssa's Law nationwide, and Florida and New Jersey have approved the law.
  • "We applaud the state of New York for becoming a leader in school safety in our country," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.
  • CENTEGIX will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 22nd at 2PM eastern, featuring Will Fullerton, VP Regulatory Affairs, CENTEGIX and Dean Olds, VP Innovation, CENTEGIX.

CENTEGIX partners with Make Our Schools Safe To Drive Adoption of Mobile Panic Buttons in Schools Nationwide

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Lori Alhadeff has also championed Alyssa's Law, legislation requiring schools to have silent panic alarms directly linked to law enforcement.

Key Points: 
  • Lori Alhadeff has also championed Alyssa's Law, legislation requiring schools to have silent panic alarms directly linked to law enforcement.
  • CENTEGIX CrisisAlert is the only wearable badge-based mobile panic button solution approved by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) for its Alyssa's Law legislation.
  • Districts across the country are turning to mobile panic buttons to increase safety for their schools.
  • We look forward to partnering with MOSS to drive awareness of the benefits of mobile panic buttons as a standard level of protection in schools," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.

CENTEGIX CrisisAlert Supported 25,000 School Emergencies in Fall 2021

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CENTEGIX releases its Fall 2021 School Safety Trends Report, and CrisisAlert usage data indicates a dramatic increase in everyday safety events - primarily behavioral and medical emergencies - representing 98% of all Staff and Campus-Wide alerts.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CENTEGIX releases its Fall 2021 School Safety Trends Report, and CrisisAlert usage data indicates a dramatic increase in everyday safety events - primarily behavioral and medical emergencies - representing 98% of all Staff and Campus-Wide alerts.
  • In the Fall 2021 semester, CrisisAlert delivered 25,000 alerts, including alerts for drill and testing purposes.
  • - Brent Cobb, CENTEGIX CEO
    The Fall 2021 School Safety Trends Report evaluates safety incidents since Fall 2020, and the highlights include:
    Understanding this data and the impact these incidents have on the learning environment and teacher retention is critical for districts of all sizes.
  • CENTEGIX will host a webinar on February 10th at 2PM eastern to review the Fall 2021 School Safety Trends Report and share recent CrisisAlert case studies.

CENTEGIX Announces Results of CrisisAlert Usage for Alyssa's Law in Florida

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX announces its first Alyssa's Law Updatereport that provides data and insights into CrisisAlert usage in Florida since the start of the school year.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX announces its first Alyssa's Law Updatereport that provides data and insights into CrisisAlert usage in Florida since the start of the school year.
  • Earlier this year, the Florida Department of Education (DOE)approved the CENTEGIX CrisisAlert solution for school districts to comply with Alyssa's Law.
  • While the initial driver for Alyssa's Law was a campus-wide threat, platform data indicates 97% of CrisisAlert usage is for helping staff with everyday emergencies.
  • CENTEGIX will host a webinar on November 11th at 1PM eastern to review the Alyssa's Law Update report and share recent CrisisAlert case studies.