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CENTEGIX report: School panic button use rises 31%

June 23, 2026SSN Staff

ATLANTA – The use of wearable panic buttons to protect students and school staff increased by 31% compared to last year, according to a new report from CENTEGIX. Of these alerts, 88% were for behavior such as physical altercations, students leaving campus without notice or permission, known as elopements, and other incidents where an educator might need additional support to address a situation, according to the 2026 School Safety Trends Report. An additional 10% were for medical emergencies...

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