Mass Notification


The Importance of Communication in Emergency Response Plans

The Importance of Communication in Emergency Response Plans

Planning for everything that could possibly go wrong is second nature for members of the University of Calgary’s Risk portfolio, who are constantly tracking the worst-case scenario and developing strategies to prevent it.

Intelligent Solutions for Campuses



Proactive Campus Emergency Communication

Proactive Campus Emergency Communication

In emergency situations, seconds count, so knowing how to immediately identify and respond effectively to any level of emergency is critical.

Viral Solutions

EDITOR COMMENTARY

Viral Solutions

We all have a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account and we have all seen a post go viral. For whatever reason, despite the topic of the post, the content is deemed relevant by thousands, sometimes millions of people who decide to view, comment, like and share these posts to their timelines.

Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

Lovejoy ISD finds perfect partnership to increase safety and security of students.

NY School Uses New Walkie-Talkies for Security

NY School Uses New Walkie-Talkies for Security

Clarkstown Central School District Superintendent Marty Cox said the district purchased about 360 Motorola walkie-talkie radios for use across the district’s 13 schools.

University of Central Arkansas Rolls Out New Security App

University of Central Arkansas Rolls Out New Security App

Cpl. Michael Hopper said there are "a lot of resources" available through the app. "It's sort of like a one-stop shop for anything you may need to know about the Police Department."

Alertus Technology Brings Emergency Planning Experts to You

The Alertus Seminar Series brings together industry experts with those responsible for safety and security within their organizations to share best practices, latest technologies, case studies, and lessons learned from Alertus customers and partners.

California School District Implements Visitor Management System

California School District Implements Visitor Management System

Delano Union School district enhances school security with system that scans visitors and acts as a mass notification device.

University of Missouri—St. Louis Introduces Safety App to Campus

University of Missouri—St. Louis Introduces Safety App to Campus

UMSL has implemented a safety app to enhance campus security.

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