Trinity, C-H implementing new safety systems
Local school districts are continuing to step up their efforts to keep students safe.
Chartiers-Houston School District has invested in a new emergency app called Emergent 3, while Trinity Area School District has implemented Centegix Safety Program.
The E3 app allows Chartiers-Houston teachers and administrators to quickly notify law enforcement of emergencies.
Chartiers-Houston School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Peiffer said the app program provides an immediate alert to all staff regarding an emergency situation, and it also provides floor maps that allow staff members to interact with first responders to say where they are during an emergency and whether or not they are safe.
“In any emergency, timing is critical to ensure the safety of students and staff. This app provides real time information to first responders that can be used to save lives in a dire situation,” said Peiffer.
The app, which is on phones and computers, can also be used as an alarm for staff members who may be on duty at recess or at a practice field who might see an intruder or another threat approaching.
Trinity announced it will launch Centegix Safety Platform in all schools at the start of the 2025-26 school year. Canon-McMillan School District recently implemented the same system in its schools.
Centegix features a badge-based incident response system worn by all staff members that allows them to discreetly call for help with the push of a button. It is used most often for medical situations, behavioral incidents, and physical altercations.
If a serious threat happens, Centegix can initiate a full-campus lockdown and notify 911. It provides room-level location details, along with clear visual and audio alerts building-wide.
The system will allow for quicker response times and better preparedness for emergencies.
Centegix also provides a check-in process to enhance campus security by verifying visitors, monitoring entry and exit, and maintaining a banned persons list.
“With support from state safety grants, this investment reinforces our commitment to providing safe, secure schools for all students and staff,” said Trinity Area School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Lucas in a letter to parents.