S1 Ep. 26 Alyssa’s Law and Making Our School’s Safer with Panic Button Systems

FEB 9, 202623 MIN
The Changing Face of School Security: An Allegion Podcast

S1 Ep. 26 Alyssa’s Law and Making Our School’s Safer with Panic Button Systems

FEB 9, 202623 MIN

Description

Paul Timm speaks with Lori Alhadeff, founder of Make Our Schools Safe and school board member, about Alyssa’s Law and practical approaches to improving school safety. Lori shares her personal story and the mission that led to nationwide advocacy for panic button systems. Topics include the evolution from hardwired panic buttons to app and wearable solutions, the importance of direct connections to local law enforcement, and the value of robust integrations like critical incident mapping. Lori highlights MOSS Clubs, a student-led program that builds peer mentorship and a culture of safety. The episode explores funding challenges, the drive for federal standards, and the central idea that faster response time equals more lives saved.