Centegix

10/03/2026

A successful school day doesn’t end when the last class lets out. For Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison, it ends when the last bus returns and students are safely home.

In a conversation with CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman, Harrison explains why feeling safe and feeling like you belong are essential to learning—and why school safety should shape decisions across a district.

Read his perspective: https://hubs.li/Q04yB4j_0

10/02/2026

If someone needs medical help at school, would responders know where to go and where to find an AED?

A practiced response starts with a way to request help. It also depends on a team that knows its role, equipment that is ready and accessible, and clear location information.

Our latest article explains how a wearable alert can support those first steps while trained staff provide the care that follows.

Read more:
https://hubs.li/Q04y9XPK0

10/01/2026

A child’s sense of safety shapes their ability to learn.

In this clip from The Safety Signal, Ron Self talks about something every school can help build: trusted relationships. Students need adults they feel comfortable turning to, whether they’re dealing with bullying, something happening at home, or a concern they haven’t shared yet.

Hear Ron’s perspective and explore the podcast: https://hubs.li/Q04ythZB0

10/01/2026

A medical emergency. A fight. A situation that calls for a lockdown. In each case, school staff need a way to call for help quickly.

ABC 33/40 reports that Birmingham City Schools is preparing to expand its wearable CrisisAlert badges to adults at 15 more schools, building on a rollout already underway at its high schools. District leaders are also looking at badge usage data and staff training as they plan the next phase.

How do school leaders turn safety plans and tools into readiness staff can rely on every day? Join today’s AASA-hosted conversation, Safer Schools, Every Day, at 3 p.m. ET.

Register: https://hubs.li/Q04yTTrz0

09/30/2026

Pennsylvania’s House has passed HB 634, an Alyssa’s Law proposal focused on school emergency response. The bill would require school safety coordinators to include panic alarm systems in their safety assessments. It now heads to the Senate.

Lori Alhadeff, Alyssa’s mother and CEO of Make Our Schools Safe, testified in support of the bill. We recognize Lori and Make Our Schools Safe for their continued advocacy for students and staff.

Watch WGAL News 8’s report. To learn about CENTEGIX’s approach to rapid emergency response, visit https://hubs.li/Q04yQwYP0

09/30/2026

What happens after an emergency alert is sent?

Someone may need to find the location, notify the right people, pull up a map, and share updates with responders. When those steps rely on separate systems, coordinating a response gets harder.

Axon President Josh Isner and CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb discuss a more connected approach in our latest article, including how maps, authorized video, and incident information can give responders more context while respecting privacy.

Read about the future of emergency response:

Axon President Josh Isner and CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb explain how connected emergency management systems can improve 911 information, location accuracy, and response.

09/29/2026

An alert is one part of an emergency response. The people receiving it also need clear information, practiced roles, and a plan they can put into action.

This Tampa Bay 28 report shows how Manatee County Schools connects staff alerts with nearby camera views to give authorized responders more context. It’s one example of the daily readiness school leaders are working to build.

Join the AASA-hosted conversation Thursday, October 1 at 3 p.m. ET: Safer Schools, Every Day: How Superintendents Build a Culture of Safety.

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04yDgMv0

09/29/2026

Correctional officers need to know they can get help wherever their shift takes them.

Pay, staffing, schedules, and leadership all matter for retention. So does the confidence that a request for assistance will reach the right people with a clear location.

Our latest article explores where workplace safety fits into a broader strategy for keeping experienced officers: https://hubs.li/Q04yzsGR0

09/28/2026

Keeping kids safe takes a team that knows how to work together before help is needed.

Ron Self has spent more than 25 years working in school safety. In this Safety Signal clip, he explains why communication among schools, law enforcement, and emergency management matters, and why staff need a clear way to call for help.

Watch the clip and find more conversations here: https://hubs.li/Q04ytdPk0

09/28/2026

Every child deserves a school community that’s prepared to help when it matters.

Join Max Schachter of Safe Schools for Alex this Thursday for a conversation about how school leaders can make safety part of everyday school life.

The AASA-hosted webinar, “Safer Schools, Every Day,” brings together school leaders and safety advocates to discuss supporting staff and strengthening preparedness.

📅 October 1
🕒 3 p.m. ET

Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04yqNt-0