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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Raptor Technologies Partners with CRG to Deliver U.S.-Produced Indoor Mapping for Enhanced School Emergency Management
Raptor's Focus on U.S.-Sourced Technologies Supports Safer Schools HOUSTON, July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raptor Technologies, the nation's leading provider of school safety and emergency management solutions, today announced an expanded partnership with Critical Response Group (CRG), the leader in critical incident mapping data. This collaboration brings advanced, U.S.-produced indoor mapping capabilities to the Raptor® Emergency Management solution, further strengthening school safety and emergency response. Through this partnership, schools using Raptor Badge Alert or Raptor Emergency Management with Indoor Location will gain access to custom maps—produced entirely in the United States— that improve emergency response and situational awareness. Displayed digitally in the Raptor platform, these maps give first responders and school staff precise, real-time location details during an emergency, whether alerts are initiated via Raptor's Badge Alert wearable badge or Raptor Alert app. "By partnering with CRG we are delivering highly secure and effective emergency management solutions for K-12 schools," said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. "Our commitment to U.S.-produced mapping and devices underscores our dedication to protecting sensitive school data and supporting the safety of every school community." In addition to U.S.-produced maps, Raptor ensures that the LoRa network gateways used in Raptor Badge Alert are also manufactured in the United States. By sourcing both critical technologies domestically, Raptor helps safeguard school data and networks from the risks of foreign access and reinforces its commitment to student and staff safety. "We're proud to provide schools and first responders with U.S.-produced indoor mapping solutions that support fast, confident decision-making during critical incidents," said Mike Rodgers, CEO of Critical Response Group. "Expanding our collaboration with Raptor ensures that trusted, actionable maps are accessible exactly where they're needed most." With this expanded partnership, Raptor Technologies continues to set the standard for innovation and security in school emergency management, empowering schools to respond quickly and confidently when every second counts. About Raptor Technologies Raptor Technologies was founded in 2002 with a mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor serves over 60,000 schools in 55 countries, offering innovative SaaS and mobile solutions designed to address safety throughout the student lifecycle—from prevention to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's suite of solutions includes Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing, and Safety Training and Compliance. For more information about Raptor, visit About Critical Response Group Critical Response Group, Inc. is the nation's leader in critical incident mapping data, producing common operating pictures to enhance command and control efforts during an emergency. CRG's origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past two decades, and the company has developed over 55,000 maps nationwide. For more information, visit or email info@ View source version on Contacts Media Contact Raptor Technologiesmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Raptor Technologies Partners with CRG to Deliver U.S.-Produced Indoor Mapping for Enhanced School Emergency Management
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raptor Technologies, the nation's leading provider of school safety and emergency management solutions, today announced an expanded partnership with Critical Response Group (CRG), the leader in critical incident mapping data. This collaboration brings advanced, U.S.-produced indoor mapping capabilities to the Raptor® Emergency Management solution, further strengthening school safety and emergency response. Through this partnership, schools using Raptor Badge Alert or Raptor Emergency Management with Indoor Location will gain access to custom maps—produced entirely in the United States— that improve emergency response and situational awareness. Displayed digitally in the Raptor platform, these maps give first responders and school staff precise, real-time location details during an emergency, whether alerts are initiated via Raptor's Badge Alert wearable badge or Raptor Alert app. 'By partnering with CRG we are delivering highly secure and effective emergency management solutions for K-12 schools,' said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. 'Our commitment to U.S.-produced mapping and devices underscores our dedication to protecting sensitive school data and supporting the safety of every school community.' In addition to U.S.-produced maps, Raptor ensures that the LoRa network gateways used in Raptor Badge Alert are also manufactured in the United States. By sourcing both critical technologies domestically, Raptor helps safeguard school data and networks from the risks of foreign access and reinforces its commitment to student and staff safety. 'We're proud to provide schools and first responders with U.S.-produced indoor mapping solutions that support fast, confident decision-making during critical incidents,' said Mike Rodgers, CEO of Critical Response Group. 'Expanding our collaboration with Raptor ensures that trusted, actionable maps are accessible exactly where they're needed most.' With this expanded partnership, Raptor Technologies continues to set the standard for innovation and security in school emergency management, empowering schools to respond quickly and confidently when every second counts. About Raptor Technologies Raptor Technologies was founded in 2002 with a mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor serves over 60,000 schools in 55 countries, offering innovative SaaS and mobile solutions designed to address safety throughout the student lifecycle—from prevention to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's suite of solutions includes Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing, and Safety Training and Compliance. For more information about Raptor, visit Critical Response Group, Inc. is the nation's leader in critical incident mapping data, producing common operating pictures to enhance command and control efforts during an emergency. CRG's origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past two decades, and the company has developed over 55,000 maps nationwide. For more information, visit or email info@
Business Wire
03-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Raptor Technologies and Vivi Introduce Integrated Visual Alert Solution for Faster Emergency Response in Schools
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raptor Technologies, the trusted leader in school safety and student wellbeing solutions, and Vivi, a pioneer in classroom engagement and school communications technology, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance emergency response by delivering visual and text-based communication in K-12 schools. This collaboration integrates Vivi's Emergency Visual Notification technology with Raptor's Emergency Management solution, enabling schools to instantly broadcast visual and text-based alerts across classroom and campus screens. The result is faster, clearer and more effective communication during critical incidents. 'With this partnership, Raptor Technologies continues to fulfill its mission to protect every child, every school, every day,' said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. 'By integrating Vivi's visual alerts with Raptor Emergency Management, we're empowering schools with a comprehensive emergency response solution that strengthens situational awareness, speeds response times and enhances the value of critical alerts when it matters most.' Visual Alerts Where They Matter Most Vivi's Emergency Visual Notification technology allows schools to instantly broadcast clear, tailored messaging across learning environments, helping ensure emergency notifications reach students, teachers and staff efficiently. Whether it's an evacuation, lockdown or shelter-in-place situation, Vivi transforms connected screens into critical communication hubs. 'Our collaboration with Raptor Technologies represents a significant step forward in K-12 safety,' said Natalie Mactier, CEO of Vivi. 'The integration with Raptor Emergency Management provides schools with a scalable, dependable system that enhances their emergency response protocols. By combining Raptor's established technologies with Vivi's visual alerts, we're creating a safer space for learning.' Integrated, Multi-Layered Approach to Safety Raptor gives schools the option to integrate Vivi's visual alert capabilities with Raptor Emergency Management, including schools using Raptor's wearable panic solution, Raptor Badge Alert. When paired with Raptor Badge Alert, the multi-layered approach extends emergency coverage to schools where traditional connectivity options, such as Wi-Fi or cellular networks, may be unreliable. Key benefits of the integration include: Expanded Visibility: Alerts now appear on classroom and common area screens, allowing vital instructions to reach more people instantly, regardless of their location. Improved Situational Awareness: Clear, location-specific messaging gives staff, students, and first responders the context they need to act quickly and effectively during emergencies. Seamless Integration: Vivi's alerts sync through secure, custom APIs with Raptor's Emergency Management system, supporting a more unified communication experience during critical moments. Setting a New Standard for K-12 Emergency Response As schools face escalating safety concerns and tighter budgets, the Raptor-Vivi integration offers a high-impact solution that helps pave the way for school leaders to strengthen their foundation of safety and wellbeing without burdening staff. It also helps schools meet requirements under federal and state safety mandates, such as Alyssa's Law. By combining advanced emergency alerts with location-specific, actionable communication, schools can make a positive impact on their emergency response capabilities. For more information about this partnership and how it can benefit your school, please visit or About Raptor Technologies Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety life cycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's globally integrated product portfolio supports a school's foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. About Vivi Vivi is a global education technology company on a mission to make learning more connected, engaging, and safe. Headquartered in Australia, Vivi powers more than 150,000 classrooms around the world with its all-in-one platform for wireless screen sharing, campus and classroom signage, announcements, and emergency alerts. Purpose-built for education, Vivi was recently named one of TIME's Top EdTech Rising Stars of 2025. Learn more at
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GASROE and Raptor Technologies Partner to Launch Statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment Methodology for Georgia Schools
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators (GASROE) and Raptor Technologies, the trusted leader in school safety and student wellbeing solutions, announced today an expanded partnership to launch a statewide behavioral threat assessment solution for Georgia K–12 schools. This new offering builds on Raptor's and GASROE's shared commitment to equipping schools with tools and training that proactively support student safety. The introduction of the S.A.F.E.R. methodology in the Raptor StudentSafe platform marks a critical step in providing a consistent, research-based approach to threat assessment statewide. The S.A.F.E.R. solution will launch at the Georgia School Safety Summit (GS3), June 2–5, 2025 and be available to all Georgia schools this summer prior to the 2025-26 school year. Digitizing Georgia's First Statewide BTA Methodology GASROE's S.A.F.E.R. methodology, developed by Georgia-based educators, mental health specialists, school safety professionals and law enforcement leaders, establishes a standardized, state-specific framework for identifying, assessing and managing student behaviors of concern. 'S.A.F.E.R. was built to protect Georgia schools. It answers the ' How' of completing these types of assessments and it provides a consistent, step-by-step process to be followed by each school within the school district,' said Murray Kogod, Executive Director of GASROE and Chief of Police for Habersham County Schools. 'By partnering with Raptor to bring this methodology to life within a proven digital platform, we're empowering districts with the tools, training, and consistency they need to intervene early and keep students safe.' Under this expanded partnership, Raptor becomes the exclusive digital provider of the S.A.F.E.R. methodology's forms, workflows, and training resources through its StudentSafe platform. Raptor StudentSafe helps districts meet state mandates to document and manage certain behavioral concerns, while allowing teams to collaborate and intervene earlier for positive outcomes. Already used by schools around the globe, StudentSafe supports district alignment with Georgia state requirements for behavioral threat assessments, bullying, suicide prevention, and other student wellbeing policies. 'This is a significant milestone in our continued work with GASROE to support student safety across Georgia,' said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. 'By integrating the S.A.F.E.R. methodology into Raptor StudentSafe, we're providing schools a consistent, evidence-informed platform for proactively assessing threats and intervening early, while helping districts meet key requirements for behavioral health and student safety.' Expert Training and Support for Statewide Success Raptor and GASROE will co-develop new trainings tailored to the S.A.F.E.R. methodology, supported by Raptor's behavioral threat assessment experts. These trainings will help ensure Georgia educators are fully equipped to implement the methodology with confidence. Raptor and GASROE will lead statewide training sessions, webinars and conference events to support successful adoption. In March, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a $50M supplemental appropriation providing each Georgia campus with an additional $21,635 for school safety needs. Districts have flexibility on how to spend the one-time funds. Districts may use the funds to purchase multi-year licenses. Raptor will provide special pricing for all Georgia school districts who wish to use this funding to implement the S.A.F.E.R. methodology on StudentSafe. The S.A.F.E.R. methodology enables Georgia schools to be compliant with HB268, also known as Ricky and Alyssa's Law, which requires all school districts to implement behavioral threat assessment and management plans as part of their safety protocols. Educators, school leaders, and safety professionals can learn more by attending the Georgia School Safety Summit (GS3), taking place June 2-5, 2025, where Raptor and GASROE will showcase the integrated S.A.F.E.R. solution. Visit to learn more. About Raptor Technologies Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety lifecycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's globally integrated product portfolio supports a school's foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. About GASROE The Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators (GASROE) is a school safety organization comprised of every discipline engaged in the education process, as well as local, state and federal associations and agencies that contribute to the school safety process. GASROE is committed to providing comprehensive school safety training based on best practices. It's primary goal - to ensure that every school in Georgia has the resources and knowledge to keep their students safe and to provide safe learning environments that address both the physical and mental well-being of all students, teachers, faculty and staff.
