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Gadsden County Schools

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Voice of the Customer: Gadsden County Schools Talks Improving School Safety and Communication with Innovative Solutions

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission within Florida was created during 2018. This legislative measure encompasses a...

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Voice of the Customer: KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools’ Perspective on Enhancing School Safety and Communication with Mass Notification Software

In June 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Alyssa’s Law. This law requires schools to consider incorporating silent panic alarm systems in...

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Mass Notification Systems and Lockdown Drills

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Incorporating Mass Notification Systems with Your Lockdown Drills

A lockdown typically takes place when there is a credible threat within the interior or exterior of a building – such as an active shooter or...

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K-12 Smart Campus

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Intrado Safety Suite Blog Series Part 3: Creating a Smart Campus Leveraging Integrated Safety Solutions

It’s important for schools to have the right communication tools and safety systems to alert faculty, students, security personnel, and visitors in...

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Eight Guidelines to Consider When Building an Emergency Communication Plan for Your School

A strategic — and well-tested — emergency plan can help staff respond effectively in a crisis. Emergency planning is something we all know we should...

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Intrado Safety Suite Blog Series Part 2: Integrating School Safety Systems with Local Law Enforcement and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)

17% of mass shootings in the U.S. have taken place in schools and since 1970, 1,316 school shootings have occurred and these numbers are increasing....

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Six Ways to Incorporate Panic Buttons in Your Emergency Mass Notification Strategy

Keeping people safe and informed is crucial during an emergency such as severe weather, a building intruder, or active shooter situation. Effectively...

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Intrado Safety Suite Blog Series Part 1: Sustainable Solutions and How to Leverage Funding to Enhance Your School Safety Initiatives

School safety is a top priority for students, teachers, parents, and administrators. It is important to have a sustainable school safety plan with...

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