Silent Alarms, Strong Voices: The Movement for School Safety

Alyssa’s Law is rewriting the rules on school security—mandating silent, location-aware panic alarms to get cops on scene, fast. Born from tragedy and driven by grassroots advocacy, this law is transforming school safety from outdated locks and cameras to full-blown tech command centers. But as more states jump on board, tough questions remain: How do we get this lifesaving tech into every school, and who foots the bill? 

Go inside the changing face of campus security, and discover the real impact—and real hurdles—of America’s fastest-spreading safety mandate.

Breakdown of Alyssa’s Law: Why lightning-fast alerts and precise location data are setting a new standard for school safety.

Beyond the Button: How advanced video, AI, and sensor integration are powering a proactive response inside schools.

Biggest Challenges Ahead: Funding, technical complexity, and closing the equity gap—as schools race to keep up.