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(WSYR-TV)– A law recommending schools in New York State consider implementing a silent panic alarm system in their district is now awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. The New York State Assembly passed Alyssa’s Law on Saturday, named after 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the 17 victims of the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Retired Miami-Dade

The state is examining a bill that would look to add another layer of protection to schools with safety at the forefront of the national conversation. Alyssa’s Law still needs Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature to officially be on the books in New York state. The proposal would require schools to consider adding silent safety alarms

CITY OF ALBANY, NY – A panic button for a classroom or school campus can be one phone tap or push alert away. That’s the idea behind a proposal given final approval by New York lawmakers in the closing days of the legislative session as officials reassess school safety measures in the wake of mass

FORT MYERS, Fla.– As school districts begin using new security apps and systems to comply with Alyssa’s Law and enhance school safety, the CEO of SaferWatch, an app designed to save lives by targeting the location of an emergency, is trying to educate others about the safety of their app. The SaferWatch app is currently being

MIAMI — Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens say they are ready for anything, including a detonated bomb or massive food poisoning, but haven’t identified any threats. Events for the 54th Super Bowl, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San

First responders will have access to real-time tips via the SaferWatch App and Motorola Solutions’ CommandCentral Aware to enhance safety and communications during the big game. SaferWatch, a mobile application that allows citizens to report crimes, suspicious activity and potential threats via smartphone, and Motorola Solutions, a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics, are

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office is stepping up efforts to protect houses of worship. Saferwatch, an app covering more than 440 schools in Broward County alone, was a by-product of lessons learned from the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. “We’ve had information come in from the community