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.
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. If you’re a school administrator, you’ve probably talked about the idea of deploying panic buttons. Everyone agrees it’s a good idea. But the conversation often stalls when it comes time […]
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, but school safety leaders shouldn’t wait for mandates to think about emergency communication infrastructure. With over 500 public school districts and ongoing legislative discussions about panic alarm requirements, Pennsylvania represents […]
Why Apps Aren’t Enough: Building the Emergency Infrastructure Schools Actually Need
After years deploying panic button apps to schools, we learned speed and reliability are critical. Here’s why we built Punch Rescue’s emergency communication infrastructure. First we built a panic button app. Then we learned what emergencies actually demand, and redesigned everything. As CEO of Punch Technologies, Greg Artzt spent years building and deploying the PunchAlert […]
When School Safety Systems Fail: What Research Shows
In October 2025, New York City became the first city in the nation to pilot a direct-to-911 panic alert system across 51 public schools. The announcement drew significant attention for good reason. What made the initiative notable was the program’s unique tech. When seconds count and stress is at its peak, the kind of system […]
North Carolina School Safety Requirements: What Administrators Need to Know in 2026
North Carolina school safety requirements and legislative updates for 2026. Learn about panic button systems, compliance standards, and emergency preparedness. North Carolina hasn’t passed Alyssa’s Law yet, but that doesn’t mean school safety leaders can wait to think about emergency communication infrastructure. Eleven states have already enacted legislation requiring silent panic alarms directly linked to […]
Alyssa’s Law Is Spreading Fast. What It Actually Requires May Surprise You.
West Virginia just sent its Alyssa’s Law bill to the governor’s desk. South Carolina’s Senate panel advanced a companion bill on March 18th. Kentucky and Illinois each introduced their own versions in the opening weeks of 2026. The momentum is real, and it’s accelerating. In the districts that are rushing to comply, there’s a bit […]
How to Evaluate School Panic Button Systems: A Decision Framework for Safety Leaders
A practical framework for evaluating school panic button systems. Learn how to look for optimal network independence, power backup, and emergency readiness. Choosing an emergency communication system for your school isn’t like selecting classroom software. The stakes are higher, the conditions are more unpredictable, and the decision will be scrutinized if something goes wrong. School […]
Emergency Communication Failures: What Parkland and Uvalde Revealed About School Safety Systems
Official reports from Parkland and Uvalde revealed critical emergency communication failures. What do these incidents teach about school safety infrastructure? When school emergencies occur, the systems designed to protect students and staff are put to their ultimate test. Official investigations into major incidents have revealed that emergency communication infrastructure often fails precisely when it’s needed […]
The Rescue Card Platform: A Simpler and Smarter Panic Button for K12 Schools
Introducing the Rescue Card Platform As 2024 came to a close, our team at Rescue made the decision to expand our proven panic button technology beyond aquatics. We took the approach of reimagining what a truly reliable emergency communication platform could look like for k-12 schools and organizations. Over the past seven years, our team built trust […]
K-12 Emergency Response Planning
Discover how to create a detailed school emergency response plan that includes innovative solutions like Rescue, optimizing safety and preparedness in educational settings.
School Safety Challenges in 2024
Delve into the modern safety challenges schools face, exploring the complexities of ensuring student and staff security and how innovative solutions are paving the way for safer educational environments.