Why Districts Choose 911Cellular
A Flexible, Alyssa’s Law–Compliant Alert System for Schools
Many systems meet the minimum requirements of Alyssa’s Law—but 911Cellular goes further. Built by former law enforcement professionals, the 911Cellular Safety Platform is an all-in-one alert system for schools that combines panic buttons, incident management, and emergency notification software—delivering the flexibility districts need to strengthen emergency response and stay on budget, without proprietary limitations.
More Than a Badge: A Scalable Platform for School Safety
Districts must balance campus layouts, staffing models, aging infrastructure, compliance timelines, and limited budgets—often all at once. While some safety solutions force schools into rigid hardware, networks, and pricing models, the 911Cellular Safety Platform is designed to adapt. Districts choose the tools, coverage, and deployment pace that fit their environment today, with the flexibility to scale coverage over time.
A Flexible School Alert System vs. A Fixed Approach
911Cellular |
Other Safety Solutions |
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System Philosophy |
Built to adapt to each district’s infrastructure, risks, and budget |
Built around a single, predefined system model |
Network Connection |
Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRaWAN |
Proprietary network only |
Alert Methods |
Send an alert from 7 devices |
Badge only |
Alert Customization |
Customizable activation gestures and incident types |
Limited to preset activation gestures and incident types |
Location & Mapping |
Uses existing district maps with dynamic incident visualization |
Proprietary mapping system |
Integrations |
Plug-and-play, system-agnostic integrations |
Custom integrations required per system |
Scalability & Cost Control |
Expand by campus, role, compliance need, and budget |
Fixed system footprint and pricing |
Platform Configuration |
Highly configurable workflows, roles, and branding |
Limited configuration options |
Incident Management |
Unified command view across safety systems |
Fragmented or limited incident visibility |
Mass Communication |
Full-cycle communication for all community stakeholders |
Limited to on-campus personnel and first responders |
Meet Safety Expectations—Without Rebuilding Your Network
911Cellular helps schools quickly deploy using existing infrastructure, with the option to extend coverage and accuracy across campus—indoors and outdoors—without proprietary networks.
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Leverage existing WiFi access points, BLE Beacons, or LoRaWan technology to activate alerts quickly and cost-effectively.
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Enhance accuracy in complex layouts or areas with limited WiFi access points.
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Ensure reliable alerting in outdoor areas like parking lots, athletic fields, and known dead zones.
Multiple Panic Button Options for Schools
Designed for real school environments, 911Cellular makes it easy for staff to activate alerts from anywhere on campus using familiar tools. This flexibility supports higher adoption and campus-wide coverage, making 911Cellular a leading panic button solution for teachers and schools.
Activate an alert from:
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Wearable Badge
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Computer or Tablet
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Mobile
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Bluetooth Button
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Smartwatch
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Wall-Mounted Unit
Centralized Management for Fast, Efficient Incident Response
911Cellular Hub unifies safety tools, helping teams avoid the inefficiencies of toggling between systems and improving situational awareness, coordination, and response times.
From within 911Cellular Hub, safety teams can:
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Review critical incident details, like incident type, location, and user details
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View live video feeds from security cameras near the incident
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Stream live audio and video from compatible alert devices
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Leverage existing maps to pinpoint alerts down to the floor and room
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Trigger and automate mass notifications using 911Cellular Notify
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Capture and store post-incident reports for review and documentation
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Manage and configure panic buttons across devices, users, and campuses


More than Emergency Notification Software
Deliver targeted messages with 911Cellular Notify, the mass notification software for schools built into 911Cellular Hub. Send critical communications based on incident type, user role, and location—then use the same platform for everyday announcements, drills, and operational updates.
Delivery Methods
- Text & Push Notifications
- Voice
- Screen Takeovers
- PA & Bell Systems
- RSS Feed, CAP Alerts, & WebHooks
- Social Media
- Integrated Solutions
Stakeholders Reached
- Teachers
- Office and Facilities Staff
- Students
- Administrators
- First Responders
- Parents & Guardians
- Community
Don’t Let Integration Projects Get in the Way of a Safer School
Some systems promise integration—but create long timelines, require custom development, and add IT burden that slows progress toward safer schools. That’s not how we believe safety should work, so we created a better alternative.
911Cellular Spark is a system-agnostic, plug-and-play alert relay that easily connects the communication and safety tools districts already use.
With 911Cellular Spark, districts gain:
- Faster implementation without lengthy integration projects
- Simplified deployment using existing systems
- Reduced IT burden with seamless integrations
- Reliable execution under pressure
- Unified safety systems that work together from day one
Reviews

“We’re not immune to workplace violence... this is certainly a system that helps to mitigate that.”
Chance Farmer
Chief of Police, Deaconess Health System
“We’ve had other systems that were not user friendly... this is by far the easiest system to work with and the most effective.”
Dave McLaughlin
Director of Safety Services, Ashland University
“We have a lot of locations for one county... With 911Cellular, if there were an emergency, we can get someone there very quickly.”
Corey Howard
Greenbriar County School District
“It’s probably the highest rewarding software purchase that I’ve made in my five years as CIO...”
Ray Stanley
Chief Information Officer, Marian University
