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The School Safety Panic Button That Goes Wherever Your Staff Goes​

Teachers, counselors, and administrators can’t always be near a wall-mounted panic button, so we built one they can wear. One press connects directly to 911, alerts your team, and shares real-time GPS location.

"As the Director of a preschool caring for over 100 students, Silent Beacon provides me with that extra sense of security should an emergency situation arise. I wear my Silent Beacon every day and find much relief knowing that I'm only one button away from reaching Emergency Personnel should I deem it necessary.  The system is designed to signal Emergency Personnel quickly and efficiently using GPS tracking and Bluetooth capabilities, and because of this, I feel my students and teachers have an extra layer of protection should a situation arise.”

Danielle M.

School Director
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More Than a Panic Button: A Complete Emergency Alert System for Schools

From active threat situations to medical emergencies, every second counts. Silent Beacon is a complete emergency alert system for schools, combining a wearable panic button, direct 911 calling, GPS tracking, and mass notifications in one platform. It ensures faster response times, real-time communication with first responders, and full Alyssa’s Law compliance, no matter where on campus the emergency happens.

What is Silent Beacon?

Silent Beacon is a Bluetooth®-enabled wearable panic button for schools that connects teachers and staff directly to 911, administrators, and first responders with a single press. Two-way audio lets staff communicate with emergency services in real time, and Silent Mode allows discreet alerts when drawing attention could escalate a situation.

Traditional alarm systems leave dangerous gaps: they’re fixed to a wall, limited to one room, and useless in hallways, parking lots, or portable classrooms. Silent Beacon is the emergency alert system for schools that eliminates those gaps with a device your staff can wear anywhere on campus.

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What Makes Silent Beacon the Right Emergency Alert System for Schools

  • Direct 911 Calling with Two-Way Audio

    One press connects staff directly to 911. No delays. Built-in two-way audio lets them speak with first responders in real time so help arrives prepared.

  • Discreet Silent Mode

    Suppresses all audible alerts so staff can call for help without being detected. The alert still goes out. 911 is still called. GPS is still shared. No one hears a thing except the people who need to. Learn how Silent Mode works.

  • Meets Alyssa's Law Requirements

    Silent Beacon meets every Alyssa's Law requirement, already adopted in 11 states with more expected to follow. Stay compliant today and prepared for tomorrow.

  • Wearable Panic Button for Easy Access

    Wear it on a lanyard, clip it to a belt, or keep it in a pocket. Always within reach: in classrooms, hallways, the front office, or the far side of campus.

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Advanced Features

  • App Integration: Pair Silent Beacon with the free companion app to unlock powerful features like scheduled Check-Ins, GPS Footsteps tracking, and real-time location monitoring, giving administrators full visibility across campus.
  • Customizable Calls: Every school’s emergency plan is different. Configure each beacon holder’s dispatch individually:  choose whether their alert calls 911, routes to your internal admin team, or connects to a 24/7 professional monitoring center.
  • Alerts with GPS Location: Every alert includes real-time GPS coordinates, so first responders and administrators know exactly where on campus help is needed. No radio calls, no guessing, no wasted time.

Why Schools Are Switching to Silent Beacon

Unlike fixed panic button systems that only protect one room, Silent Beacon travels with your staff, covering classrooms, hallways, stairwells, parking lots, athletic fields, and portable buildings. It’s the panic button for schools built for how schools actually operate: a wearable panic button that keeps every staff member protected no matter where on campus they are.

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The Critical Role of Alyssa's Law in School Safety

Alyssa’s Law was enacted to honor the memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, who lost her life in the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The law requires public K-12 schools to install silent panic alarm systems that directly alert local law enforcement.

As of 2026, 11 states have adopted Alyssa’s Law:

  1. New Jersey (2019)
  2. Florida (2020)
  3. New York (2022)
  4. Texas (2023)
  5. Tennessee (2023)
  6. Utah (2024)
  7. Oklahoma (2024)
  8. Louisiana (2024)
  9. Georgia (2025)
  10. Washington (2025)
  11. Oregon (2025)
A map detailing Alyssa's Law implementations across the United States.

More states are expected to follow.

Don’t just check the compliance box: give your school a safety solution that actually protects staff and students when seconds matter. Silent Beacon meets every Alyssa’s Law requirement while delivering capabilities that go far beyond the minimum.

How Silent Beacon Works

Silent Beacon 2.0 panic button key features including direct calling to 911.

Step 1: Press the Button
One press instantly triggers an alert. You choose in advance whether it contacts 911, a 24/7 professional monitoring center, or your internal admin team.

Step 2: Two-Way Communication
Built-in two-way audio lets staff speak directly with 911 or emergency contacts hands-free via the device.

Step 3: Instant Notifications with GPS
Every alert includes your real-time GPS location, so first responders and administrators know exactly where on campus help is needed.

Step 4: Multi-Channel Alerts
Alerts go out simultaneously via phone call, text, email, and push notification, ensuring every designated contact is reached through multiple channels, not just one.

Step 5: Manage Everything From One Portal
Organize beacon holders, alert recipients, and staff groups by role, building, or department. Your district gets full control over who carries a beacon, who gets alerted, and how, with incident command system functionality built right in.

Benefits Designed for Schools

Whether it’s a teacher alone in a portable classroom, a counselor managing a crisis, or a coach on a remote practice field, Silent Beacon keeps every staff member one press away from help.

  • Full Campus Coverage: Classrooms, hallways, parking lots, athletic fields, portable buildings, Silent Beacon works everywhere your staff works. Not just where a wall-mounted button happens to be.
  • Peace of Mind for Staff and Parents: Parents want to know their children’s school has real emergency infrastructure in place. Teachers want to know someone has their back. Silent Beacon delivers both.
  • Faster Response Times: One press connects directly to emergency services while simultaneously sending GPS-pinpointed alerts to your designated contacts. No delays, no middle steps.
  • Compliance Made Easy: Meet Alyssa’s Law requirements out of the box, with no complex infrastructure or costly installation. Silent Beacon is compliant on day one.

Join the Schools Already Making the Switch to Silent Beacon

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Silent Beacon ensure quick emergency response for schools?

One press triggers a direct 911 call, sends your real-time GPS location to designated contacts, and pushes simultaneous alerts via text, email, phone call, and the Silent Beacon app so the right people know exactly where help is needed quickly. It’s a complete emergency alert system for schools in one wearable device.

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