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The Punch Rescue Blog

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Safety Technology

Punch Rescue Is Now Available Through TIPS Cooperative Purchasing

Punch Rescue is now available through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract, simplifying how K-12 schools procure emergency communication infrastructure. Procurement is one of the less...

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Safety Technology

Real-Time Visibility in Emergency Systems: Why It Matters for School Safety Leaders

Real-time visibility in emergency systems helps staff monitor devices, track panic button alerts, and prove preparedness. See what’s needed in infrastructure. Most conversations about school...

Safety Technology

How Much Power it Takes for Real Time Visibility

There is a reason our repeaters get plugged into standard wall outlets, not just stuck to a wall. Punch Rescue repeaters are installed in every...

A smartphone app showing a signal failure
Safety Technology

Why Software-Only Panic Buttons Fail When You Need Them Most

Software-only panic buttons fail when Wi-Fi goes down, power is lost, or networks congest. Learn why hardware-integrated emergency systems perform reliably. Software-only panic buttons are...

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Safety Technology

Network Independence: What It Means for School Emergency Systems

Network independence means emergency systems work when Wi-Fi and cellular fail. Learn why it matters for school panic buttons and wearable emergency buttons. If you...

Safety Technology

Over-the-Air Updates

Most emergency devices stay the same forever. If something needs to be fixed or improved, the device has to be physically replaced or sent back....

K-12 students using smart phone apps on their cell phones
Safety Technology, School Safety

Why Wearable Panic Buttons Outperform Smartphone Apps in School Emergencies

Wearable panic buttons outperform smartphone apps in school emergencies. Learn why dedicated hardware beats app-based systems when conditions are degraded....
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Safety Technology

When the Lights Go Out: Why Battery Backup Matters More Than You Think

Why battery backup matters for school panic buttons and emergency systems. Learn what happens when power fails and how to evaluate power resilience claims. When...

West Virginia's capital building
School Safety

How West Virginia Is Helping Schools Fund Panic Buttons

West Virginia’s new Alyssa’s Law fund is making panic buttons achievable for schools. Here’s what the legislation covers, what it costs, and what comes next....

Golden balance scales representing the trade-offs between hardware-integrated and app-based school emergency communication systems
Safety Technology

Hardware-Integrated vs. App-Based: Understanding the Trade-Offs

Compare hardware-integrated and app-based panic button systems for schools. Learn the trade-offs in reliability, coverage, and emergency response performance. School safety leaders evaluating emergency systems...

Safety Technology

Why More Features Isn’t Always Better

When people evaluate emergency devices, one question comes up often: On the surface, more capability sounds better. But in practice, every feature comes with a...

Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg representing state school safety legislation and Alyssa's Law compliance requirements
School Safety

Pennsylvania School Safety Legislation Tracker

Track Pennsylvania school safety legislation and panic button requirements. Learn about Alyssa’s Law proposals and emergency infrastructure compliance standards. Pennsylvania hasn’t passed Alyssa’s Law yet,...