A key challenge for safety, technology, and facility managers during active shooter situations or other emergencies is addressing the two immediate concerns on everyone’s mind:
“Am I safe?”
and
“What do I do next?”
Silent panic alert technology helps respond to these concerns by instantly notifying law enforcement, school resource officers, and emergency responders. This is done through strategically placed emergency call points across school campuses that trigger alerts via multiple communication channels, ensuring rapid and coordinated response.
The core function of silent panic alert technology is to quickly and discreetly convey critical information without causing mass panic. This capability allows for timely intervention and provides clarity during chaotic situations. The technology serves not only to protect students and staff but also to streamline communication among school personnel, emergency responders, and public safety agencies.
Our solution, One-Touch 911, integrates and enhances a school’s existing safety systems into a unified platform. This customizable and cost-effective approach minimizes the number of decisions staff must make during an emergency, reducing the likelihood of human error. By merging communication, security, and safety systems into a single interface, One-Touch 911 improves emergency preparedness and response, offering a more efficient and coordinated method to handle crisis situations.
| Press Mushroom Button for “Lockdown” | Press Hidden Duress Button for “Alert” | Press Mobile App Button for “Lockdown” | Press Mobile App Button for “Alert” | Dial Code on VoIP Phone for Alert | Press Wireless Pendant Button for “Alert” |
Actions |
| ✔ | ✔ | Notify Police Dispatch (lockdown situation) | ||||
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Notify Police Dispatch (alert situation) | ||
| ✔ | ✔ | Activate Access Control System (lockdown doors) | ||||
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Activate Access Control System (alert doors) | ||
| ✔ | ✔ | Activate Public Address (lockdown message) | ||||
| ✔ | ✔ | Activate Public Address (alert message) | ||||
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send Emails to Safety/Security and District-Level Admin Staff |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send Text Messages to Safety/Security and District-Level Admin Staff |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send Emails to Local School Admin Staff |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send Emails to Local School Faculty |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send text Messages to Local School Faculty |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Activate Video Surveillance Function |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Activate Emergency Strobes/Beacons |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Activate Video Signage |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Send Alert to 2-Way Radio Base Station |



