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https://vimeo.com/907943245?share=copy STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Local law enforcement agencies are weighing in on a bold change in privacy settings made by a popular home security camera company. “Whether we're looking for a burglar, a murderer or anything that might have happened in their neighborhood, I mean, you can pretty much name any crime and we've had video cameras from Ring doorbell neighborhoods that have helped us solve those crimes,” Ruben Romero, Captain with the...

https://vimeo.com/884040541?share=copy ATLANTA — A smartphone app aims to make pressing the panic button in the classroom easier for teachers across the US, and in Georgia, a Mableton school has adopted the system. At the Kids R Kids Learning Academy, teachers like Nailah Browder have been drilled on what to do if their routine is interrupted by an intruder. “We have safe zones where we can hide so nobody can see us,” Browder said. “The kids...

SaferWatch is an app that claims to improve real-time reporting in emergency situations and acts as a conduit between police and people reporting possible crime. NBC's Tom Winter sat down with SaferWatch CEO Geno Roefaro to learn how this app can help prevent tragedies from ever taking place.    

https://vimeo.com/857931172?share=copy   JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) As students head back to the classroom, there are many things on a parent’s mind, from getting the supplies, lunches, and transportation. One thing they shouldn’t have to worry about is their child’s safety. And that’s exactly what officials in Jefferson County are trying to do with a new safety initiative. ” Seconds mean lives…” JOHN BELT – ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT INDIAN CREEK LOCAL SCHOOLS For weeks, schools...

https://vimeo.com/857151814?share=copy JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — For emergency situations in schools, it all comes down to improving response times and providing transparency . And now SaferWatch technology promises to do just that. The 11-in-1 emergency response app is a product of Alyssa’s Law, which calls for the use of silent panic alarms that link to law enforcement. While Ohio hasn’t implemented the law just yet, Jefferson County is the first county in the state to...

https://vimeo.com/855452687?share=copy   MIAMI - With the end of summer break, South Florida school districts are preparing to begin the 2023-2024 school year. Safety and school security remain a top priority in both the Miami-Dade and Broward school districts. CBS News Miami was given rare access to see what goes on behind the scenes of a school incident and the protocols in place to handle any perceived threat. The Miami-Dade School District has a command...

Since opening 12 years ago, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy in FishHawk has been a leader in childcare by creating a nurturing and secure environment. Implementing the new SaferWatch program is just one way that Kids ‘R’ Kids has continued to take steps to ensure safe practices in their facilities and protect the children placed in their care. SaferWatch is an innovative technology that allows staff to instantly report an incident to law enforcement....

https://vimeo.com/836230204?share=copy WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Porch pirates are being recorded on doorbell cameras hitting West Palm Beach neighborhoods just minutes after delivery drivers leave. It seems at least one of these individuals might have been trailing the delivery truck as it was making stops, snatching boxes before residents even noticed they arrived. Multiple people posted their videos to the Nextdoor app, warning neighbors to stay on the lookout. But in situations like...

https://vimeo.com/825116830?share=copy West Palm Beach residents and visitors now have a new tool to help keep them safe and informed. SaferWatch, an app that allows people to text photos, videos, or livestream directly to 911 dispatchers, is now in service. To download the free app, visit SaferWatchApp.com.  

https://vimeo.com/824514266?share=copy WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s one of the busiest weekends of the year. Up to 80,000 people are expected to be attending SunFest, the weekend-long waterfront event in Downtown West Palm Beach. "Yeah there are crowds all over the place,” visitor Miguel Alfonso said. With large crowds, West Palm Beach Police is on high alert, ramping up its security efforts. "We’ve been seeing a lot of cops. There’s been a lot...