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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- The CEO of SaferWatch says an app like theirs could be the solution to saving more lives during emergencies. The app sends out traditional emergency alerts, but receives them and connects users in a more modern way. Geno Roefaro believes his emergency alert app, SaferWatch, embraces the community nature of the social media era and integrates that post-and-share mindset into a life-saving tool. The app not only collects emergency...

https://vimeo.com/1096408087?share=copy#t=132.12 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Local law enforcement was checking out some new software at the Broward Convention Center on Wednesday that could help them neutralize what they call “dangerous” drones in hopes of keeping the public safe. The technology is essentially counter drone software. and with it, law enforcement can track, identify and even bring down a drone that is operating illegally. “Drones are the way of the future, getting things done, but...

Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, law enforcement leaders gathered in Arizona to expose the reality of drug smuggling, human trafficking, and national security threats that continue to plague our nation. This powerful joint initiative, led by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) and supported by SaferWatch, brought together high-profile voices determined to counteract the silence from legacy media and restore law and order to America's frontlines. As FLEOA National President...

Coinbase spent $6.2M on CEO security last year amid global increase in threats against digital currency executives Threats against high-profile names in the cryptocurrency world are rising as the value of industry holdings continues to grow. Geno Roefaro, CEO of Florida-based SaferWatch, a security platform designed to enhance emergency response across public and private institutions, has observed a growing trend: organized crime groups are increasingly targeting individuals’ cryptocurrency holdings using "sophisticated methods." Jethro Pijlman, managing director...

https://vimeo.com/1086092333?share=copy#t=0 DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Last month, two people were killed and several others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University. It's reigniting a nationwide debate over campus safety and security. Co-Founder and CEO of SaferWatch, Geno Roefaro, explains how new technology is making all the difference for schools across the country.

Chief Ken Ross says they have a 24/7 hotline and now, an app to help combat animal cruelty. https://vimeo.com/1086060004?share=copy#t=0 There's a new tool aimed at fighting animal cruelty in Putnam County. Chief Ken Ross and his team at the Putnam County SPCA are active in the community - and stay alert when it comes to keeping animals safe. That includes patrolling parking lots in the warm months to keep an eye out for...

https://vimeo.com/1086046330?share=copy#t=0 UVALDE, Texas - The Uvalde Police Department announced upgrades to their partnership with the SaferWatch app, which facilitates real-time communication and response to incidents among communities, schools, and law enforcement. According to the Uvalde Police Department, the new program enhancements include an improved tip reporting system, a SaferWatch command center integration, and enhanced school safety features.

SaferWatch, a security platform designed to enhance emergency response across public and private institutions, has seen a surge in inquiries from Fortune 500 companies looking to boost protection for their C-suite executives and families. The heightened interest started almost immediately after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City in December. These companies are now looking to equip their executives and families with the SaferWatch LTE Panic Button, a mobile-enabled alert system that provides immediate access to...

  SaferWatch, a security platform designed to enhance emergency response across public and private institutions, has seen a surge in inquiries from Fortune 500 companies looking to boost protection for their C-suite executives and families. The heightened interest started almost immediately after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City in December. These companies are now looking to equip their executives and families with the SaferWatch LTE Panic Button, a mobile-enabled alert system...

SaferWatch is a mobile safety app that allows schools, students, and the general public to report an emergency to law enforcement quickly. The company is also behind the panic alarm systems that are in more than 2,000 schools in Florida, including Palm Beach County Schools, and some schools in St. Lucie County. SaferWatch created its panic button in response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland in 2018. Founder Geno Roefaro...