{"id":249,"date":"2021-01-20T12:18:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T18:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.communityresponsesystems.com\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2021-01-23T00:21:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T06:21:36","slug":"what-is-the-world-coming-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communityresponsesystems.com\/blog\/what-is-the-world-coming-to\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the World Coming To? A Must Read for Businesses."},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent days, the news media outlets have become filled with a growing number of violent images<\/a> – far beyond what we can begin to imagine. The world is not immune to violence. Moreover, violence<\/a> has become so ingrained in today\u2019s society that we are left with only one question: How do we protect<\/a> ourselves?<\/p>\n

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Take a Minute and Glance at these News Feeds. What\u00a0is the World Coming To?<\/h2>\n
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  1. A massacre in Orlando, Florida<\/a>,<\/li>\n
  2. French police officer and partner killed in an attack<\/a>,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. ISIS claims responsibility<\/a> for attacks around the world,<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. bank robberies in Birmingham, Alabama<\/a>, <\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. workplace shootings in Vancouver, Washington<\/a>, <\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Hostages in Amarillo, Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have reviewed just one of these stories, I am sure it has raised some strong safety<\/a> and security concerns<\/a>. Are the stores and businesses that I frequent protected? Are the kids\u2019 schools<\/a> and recreation centers being proactive? Does my place of employment<\/a> have a plan in case a situation occurs?<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t wait until something happens before you take steps to make sure your facility is safe. There are several safety and security tools<\/a> available these days. Do your research<\/a> and take the steps needed to be prepared. No one wants to remember<\/a> his or her co-workers, friends, and family this way.<\/p>\n

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    As a business owner or school principal in the U.S., it would be a smart idea to expect the unexpected where violent crime is concerned. Many\u00a0businesses\/schools<\/a> would be considered a slight to medium risk\u00a0for violent acts that is unlikely to happen.\u00a0However, that should not stop any business from taking proactive measures to reduce threats. Perhaps it is much better to have a panic button that you never use than to not have a panic button when you desperately need one.\u00a0CRS Notify<\/a>\u00a0can help minimize that threat with our computer-based panic button program.<\/p>\n

    Often many businesses and schools operate on a tight budget. The cost of adding a safety plan or installing panic buttons drops in importance due to funding issues. However, you will find times where a panic button\u00a0system would have been useful to help relieve a potential crisis situation. Moreover, all industries have some level of threat present. Installing a notification system\u00a0should be seriously considered in light of recent news\u00a0events centered around\u00a0domestic terrorism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Why Not Pick Up the Phone and Call 911 in an Emergency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    I always recommend calling 911 as quickly as possible. There is always a chance that the crisis might intensify when the criminal sees someone calling the police. Most often, staff members are slow to call for help in a crisis. Employees and managers may feel it is not warranted or want to avoid bad publicity. I hope that delay in alerting authorities will change because threats are always present.<\/p>\n

    Picking up the phone and calling 911 may not always be an option for a small office. However, tripping a panic button could save your life during a life-threatening event. Keeping the panic low-key can help get responders notified as soon as possible. \u00a0This is very critical during a crisis considering every second matters when an emergency threat is occurring.<\/p>\n

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    What is the Best Panic System?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    There are a lot of great panic system\u00a0options on the market. When making a purchase for a panic button, choose a system that will not cut into a large chunk of your time and budget. Look at a program that fits your specific safety needs. Also, make sure the system fills any communication gaps that your company may be facing.<\/p>\n

    The two key\u00a0points when deciding on a panic system is\u00a0fast notification<\/a>\u00a0to responders and up-to-date communication. Timely information to those who need to know as well as first responders can make all the difference when lives are at stake. Furthermore, centralized communication throughout the event enables responders to handle the crisis more efficiently.<\/p>\n

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    An image of our software raised by silent alarm using a hardware button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    How Much Should I Expect to Pay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    There are far more high-tech options over the old panic button systems available. You can usually find a software notification systems at an affordable price. Many phone companies offer a hard-wired panic button that runs through the phone system. The general cost is close to $10 a month per button. Moreover, there are also alarm companies that offer a similar product that can be tied into your alarm service.<\/p>\n

    Computer-based panic button programs vary from free to $25 a month per license. Through\u00a0CRS<\/a>, we offer several different feature-rich packages to fit any size companies needs. \u00a0In addition, our popular one-user license for\u00a0$25 a month<\/a>\u00a0is great for a small office atmosphere. Our CRS Notify program also offers mass notification and E911 integration. The optional hardware devices through CRS plugs into a spare USB port. With the option to add a pre-configured message, you can alert responders with the push of a button. The optional hardware devices come to your door ready to use with the\u00a0CRS Notify program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    How Do Panic Buttons Notify First Responders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Mass notification capabilities vary from company to company offering the panic button program. Traditional panic buttons are directed\u00a0to the local 911 center for that business. Unfortunately, the phone calls through the old school panic buttons can take a couple of minutes. Furthermore, traditional panic button systems do not offer verification that the alert has been received by responders.<\/p>\n

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    Many phone apps and computer-based panic buttons have to get local first responders or 911 centers on board to start any notification. We built the CRS Notify system to make an\u00a0E911 call\u00a0to\u00a0local first responders\u00a0and ten automated voice calls to any responders you wish. Responders will receive notifications with the locations name, address, and alert topic when the button is initiated. The\u00a0CRS Notify<\/a>\u00a0program also sends out notifications via an active alert messaging window, emails, and text messages.<\/p>\n

    Still Unsure About a Panic Button for Your Small Office?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Start a\u00a0FREE TRIAL<\/a>\u00a0today or contact us for more information.<\/h3>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0info@communityresponsesystems.com<\/a>\u00a0or 1-800-533-7201<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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