How Punch Rescue Connects to 911
When someone presses their Rescue Card, here’s how Punch Rescue gets the right information to 911, fast. Our primary integration: RapidSOS Our core 911 integration is built on RapidSOS, a network connected to every 911 center in the US, over 6,000 centers, directly into their dispatch systems. When an alert is triggered, we send the […]
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 emergency plan is one thing. Having a plan that holds up to scrutiny from your district, your school board, or a state auditor is another thing entirely. You need something […]
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 an appealing option on paper. There’s less new technology to install. They have familiar smartphone interfaces. They have lower upfront costs. The conditions that make this software appealing, however, are […]
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 […]
What K–12 Panic Button Laws Actually Require — And Why Most Schools Aren’t Meeting the Standard
West Virginia’s legislature sent Alyssa’s Law to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s desk on March 10 with a unanimous 93–0 vote. House Bill 4798 mandates wearable panic buttons for teachers and school staff, direct 911 connectivity, campus-wide lockdown triggering via intercoms and strobe lights, annual training, and coordination with local law enforcement. A dedicated state school safety […]
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 […]
Building Emergency Infrastructure That Actually Works When Schools Need It
Most school emergency systems fail during actual crises. Learn why network independence, battery backup, and simple wearable panic buttons make the difference. Most school emergency communication systems are designed to work perfectly… until the moment you actually need them. Think about it. When was the last time you saw a vendor demo that simulated a […]
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.