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A recent report by CENTEGIX analyzed school safety trends, specifically surrounding wearable panic buttons. The report found a 31% increase in wearable panic buttons compared to the previous (2024-2025) school year.
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. An additional 10% were for medical emergencies such as seizures, cardiac arrests, or allergic reactions.
The report found also found that 58% of incidents occurred outside the classroom in spaces like hallways (17%), exterior areas (10%), and cafeterias (3%)—highlighting the importance of precise location information in reducing response times.
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102385-88-of-school-panic-button-alerts-were-for-student-behavior
