Is Rescue compliant with Alyssa's Law?

Is Rescue compliant with Alyssa's Law?

Yes. Rescue Cards are silent panic alarms that connect directly to law enforcement via RapidSOS, transmitting real-time room-level location data to 911 dispatch — the core requirements of Alyssa's Law. The system is also FERPA compliant for K-12 environments.

For details on your state's specific requirements and how Rescue satisfies them, contact support@punchrescue.com.

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