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Safety Technology

Is a Wearable or a Wall-Mounted Panic Button Better for Schools?

A wall-mounted panic button is fixed to a specific location such as a front office, a classroom door, or a nurse’s station. It only protects...

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Safety Technology

Wearable Panic Button vs. Mobile App: Which Works Best in a Crisis?

A wearable panic button is a dedicated hardware device worn on a lanyard or badge. It’s built to send one alert with one press. A...

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Safety Technology

How to Choose the Best Panic Button for Schools

A school panic button is a wearable or fixed device staff use to silently alert responders during an emergency. The systems on the market mainly...

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Safety Technology

How We Built an AI Harness for Physical Security

Rescue Intelligence gives an AI model eyes, hands, and guardrails across every system a facility already owns. It always does this safely, and with a...

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Safety Technology

Meet Rescue Intelligence: Your Safety Systems, Working As One

The command center that connects the cameras, doors, phones, and sensors you already own. Now, one emergency receives a single, coordinated response. Walk into almost...

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School Safety

How to Conduct Effective Emergency Drills That Build Muscle Memory

Effective emergency drills reveal real gaps in protocols and infrastructure. Here’s how K-12 administrators can design drills that build genuine readiness. Most schools run drills...

School Safety

Punch Rescue is Growing: New Office, Bigger Team

We’re opening a Charlotte office! For now it’s a hub for sales, customer success, and partnership support. In the near future, this location will serve...

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Safety Technology

How LoRa Technology Enables Reliable School Emergency Communication

LoRa technology gives schools reliable emergency communication that works without Wi-Fi or cell service. Here’s how it works and why it matters for K-12 safety....

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Emergency Planning

Panic Button Compliance: Meeting Your State’s Alyssa’s Law Requirements

Alyssa’s Law requires panic buttons in schools across multiple states. Here’s what K-12 administrators need to know about compliance requirements and next steps. If your...

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Emergency Planning

Creating a Defensible Emergency Communication Plan: A Documentation Checklist

Build a defensible emergency communication plan for your school with this practical checklist. Cover the gaps auditors and administrators will likely look for. Having an...

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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

Why Real-Time Visibility Matters in K-12 Emergency Systems

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...