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The Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 12 | 60 Seconds That Show Why School Safety MattersA student experiences a violent seizure at school. Within 60 seconds, help arrives. For Michigan Superintendent Ben Kirby, it's a powerful example of what happens when every employee has the ability to call for help immediately.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools, and Nick Russo, Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools, to discuss what it takes to turn school safety from a plan on paper into a system staff can trust.From the personal experiences that shaped their approach to safety...
2026-10-1531 min
The Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep.11 | Everyone Has a Plan Until...Most school emergencies are not the worst case. They are the broken arm, the student who slips out a side door, the medical call in the gym. Craig Hawkesworth, founder of FiveStones Safety and a 12-year school board member, joins CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman on The Safety Signal to make the case that the districts using their safety system every day are the ones that are ready when seconds matter most.In this episode• Why most alerts are everyday emergencies like medical events, elopement and altercations, and why that daily use is the real training for the...
2026-10-1325 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 10 | Show Me the Money. Promises Don't Make Schools Safe.Everybody says they care about school safety. Former Delaware Governor Jack Markell has a simple test for whether they mean it. Show me the money.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Jack Markell, two-term Governor of Delaware, former Chair of the National Governors Association, and most recently U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. As governor, Markell made emergency preparedness a statewide requirement for Delaware schools, and he brings a parent's perspective and a policymaker's candor to the conversation.What you'll hearWhy keeping...
2026-10-0215 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 9 | Ron Self: The Student Who Changed His Mission in School SafetyWhat turns a police officer’s school assignment into a lifelong commitment to protecting students and staff?In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman talks with Ron Self, a former school resource officer and district safety leader who now serves as CENTEGIX’s Regional Director of Strategic Initiatives. Ron shares how a young student’s daily greeting broke through the walls he had put up and how their friendship changed the course of his career.That commitment shaped the way Ron evaluated school safety technology. He explains what happened when staff across...
2026-09-2523 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 8 | Jeffrey Harrison, Ohio Superintendent, on Why Safety Can't WaitWhat does it take to protect 3,600 students and 500 staff members coming and going every single day?In this episode of The Safety Signal, Jeffrey D. Harrison, Superintendent of Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools in Ohio, shares why his district made safety a non-negotiable priority and how the CENTEGIX partnership turned that commitment into daily practice. From wearable badges as intuitive as a defibrillator to a culture where every adult can call for help in seconds, this conversation is a blueprint for district leaders asking how to fund and operationalize school safety.In this episodeWhy...
2026-09-1416 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 7 | Axon President Josh Isner on the Future of 911In an emergency, the difference between a good outcome and a tragedy comes down to three things. Speed, location, and accurate information.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Josh Isner, President of Axon, and Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX, to explore how their companies are transforming the way emergencies get reported, communicated, and resolved across schools, hospitals, and government facilities.What you'll hear in this episodeHow Axon is rewriting 911 from the inside out through its acquisitions of Prepared and CarbyneHow CENTEGIX compresses the information 911 needs...
2026-08-3115 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 6 | 230,000 Students. One Mission. 41 Years. Hard Lessons in School Safety with Chief John NewmanWhat does it take to protect 230,000 students? Chief John Newman spent 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, from undercover narcotics to securing three Super Bowls and the 2012 Republican National Convention, before leading safety and security for Hillsborough County Public Schools, one of the largest districts in the country and among the first in the nation to adopt CENTEGIX CrisisAlert countywide.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Chief Newman to break down the three legged stool of threat mitigation. Identify the threat. Communicate the threat. Mitigate the threat. And why...
2026-08-1828 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 5 | From Reactive to Proactive. Giving Responders Eyes Before They Arrive | CENTEGIX + RhombusWhat if responders could see inside a building before they ever reach the door?In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Jeremy Gulley, Global Director of Ecosystem at Rhombus, to break down the biggest shift in video security, the move from reactive to proactive.Jeremy shares where AI in video is genuinely delivering results versus where the industry is over-promising, and why AI is only as good as the data and connections you feed it. Then the two walk through the CENTEGIX and Rhombus integration step by step...
2026-08-0517 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 4 | Beyond the Panic Button: The Power of Layered SecurityWhat happens after someone presses the panic button?In this episode of The Safety Signal, host Rob Monkman sits down with Dean Olds, VP of Innovation and Strategy at CENTEGIX, to explore why effective emergency response is about much more than initiating an alert. From discreet badge activation and campus-wide notifications to real-time mapping, camera integrations, AI-assisted situational awareness, and responder coordination, Dean explains how a layered approach to security helps organizations prepare for and respond to emergencies.The conversation also covers common misconceptions about panic button solutions, total cost of...
2026-07-2937 min
The Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 3 | Video AI Isn't the Hero. It Gives the Heroes Time.For decades, security cameras have helped answer one question after an emergency: What happened? In this episode, CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb and VOLT Founder and CEO Dmitry Sokolowski explore how AI is changing the game by connecting threat detection with real-time response. See how together, CENTEGIX and VOLT AI are transforming existing camera systems into real-time operational intelligence to detect threats sooner, reveal insights faster, and help responders act with greater confidence.
2026-07-1420 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 2 | One Mother's Mission to Transform School SafetyWhat does it take to create schools where safety is more than a mandate? Lori Alhadeff, cofounder of Make Our Schools Safe, Broward County School Board member, and Alyssa's mom, joins us to discuss how the loss of her daughter inspired a lifelong mission to strengthen school safety nationwide. From student-led safety initiatives to advancing Alyssa's Law across the country, Lori shares why a true culture of safety benefits everyone, from students and educators to families and the communities they serve.
2026-07-0617 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 1 | Creating Schools That Educators and Families TrustGuest: Dr. Roderick “Rocky” Sams, Chief Development Officer, CENTEGIXWhat if school safety wasn’t just a crisis response plan - but a school improvement strategy? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rocky Sams, former award-winning principal and CENTEGIX’s Chief Development Officer, to explore what safety actually feels like from inside a school building. Rocky shares what kept him up at night as a principal, why teacher retention and student attendance are safety issues in disguise, and why he made the leap from the classroom to CENTEGIX.
2026-06-2220 min
The Keith Edwards ShowGOP PANICS As MASSIVE Scheme EXPOSEDKeith Edwards reacts to the massive political scandal in Georgia, breaking down the explosive independent investigation into Governor Brian Kemp funneling over $27 million in state contracts to his childhood best friend Daniel Dooley’s tech company, Centegix — while the Dooley family laundered $100,000 back into Kemp’s PAC to bankroll his handpicked U.S. Senate candidate, Derek Dooley. Help us flip the House at: https://keithscheatsheet.comListen to the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1chmgsT4aUJPmFlyGXIDGNBecome a Member: https://www.youtube.com/@keithedwards/joinSubscribe to my Substack: http://keithedwards.substack.comHelp Save Democracy, Buy a Hat: https://keiths...
2026-06-1509 min
Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine PodcastThe true cost of workplace violence, with Andrea Greco of CENTEGIX
Workplace violence in health care settings isn't just a safety issue — it's a financial and operational one. In this episode, Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, breaks down key findings from the company's 2026 Healthcare Trends Report, including why duress alerts now spike nearly 300% during morning hours, why hallways and exam rooms remain the most dangerous spaces in a practice, and what a realistic ROI looks like when evaluating safety technology. She also addresses staff resistance to real-time location tracking, how to build an effective internal response protocol, and the federal and state legislation that could so...
2026-03-0518 min
Teaching MattersCommunicating About School SafetyDr. Tahira DuPree Chase, the superintendent of the Westbury Union Free School District, discusses the critical role of communication in ensuring school safety. She emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of safety within schools, integrating various safety measures, and maintaining open lines of communication with parents and the community. Dr. Chase shares insights on the implementation of technology in safety protocols, the significance of trust, and the ongoing evaluation of safety measures through audits. The discussion highlights the multifaceted approach needed to foster a safe and supportive educational environment for students and staff.
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2026-01-2831 min
School Business InsiderCampus Safety Redefined: District Priorities and Emerging TechIn this episode of School Business Insider, host John Brucato sits down with John Vetter, Regional Sales Director at Centegix, to explore how school districts are prioritizing safety, how budgets reflect those decisions, and how wearable technology is shifting the conversation from reaction to readiness. They discuss district perspectives on safety funding, the impact of panic-button wearables, implementation challenges, and what school business officials should focus on now and in the years ahead.Contact School Business Insider:Check us out on social media:LinkedInTwitter (X)Website: https://asbointl.org/SBIEmail: podcast@asbointl.org
2025-12-0940 min
PSQH: The PodcastEpisode 144: The Benefits of Cross-Functional Workplace Violence Prevention TeamsOn episode 144 of PSQH: The Podcast Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at Centegix, talks about the benefits of cross-functional workplace violence prevention teams.
2025-11-0720 min
GAEL UnscriptEDSchool Safety & Alyssa’s Law: How CENTEGIX CrisisAlert™ Protects StudentsThe landscape of school safety has transformed dramatically in recent years, with technology now playing a pivotal role in protecting our most vulnerable populations. In this powerful episode of GAEL UnscriptED, host Ben Wiggins sits down with Mary Ford and Jay Floyd from CENTEGIX to explore how their innovative CrisisAlert™ system is revolutionizing emergency response in Georgia’s schools.The conversation opens with a discussion of Alyssa’s Law—named after Parkland victim Alyssa Alhadeff—which requires schools to implement panic alert systems that provide instant notification and precise location details to first responders. For the 90% of Georgia’s...
2025-09-2231 min
Leadership RulesLeadership Rules with Dr. Roderick SamsWhat do school safety, confidence in chaos, and sneaking into a Michael Jackson concert have in common?All of them show up in this week’s Leadership Rules episode with Dr. Roderick “Rocky” Sams—a passionate educator and school safety leader who believes preparation isn’t just a strategy. It’s a mindset.Rocky joins Nick and Marnie to talk about how leading well starts with knowing yourself, investing in what matters, and showing up ready—even when the opportunity hasn’t arrived yet.In this episode, Rocky shares:🔐 The critical link b...
2025-09-0331 min
Voice of Rural AmericaThe Georgia Hour, episode 141: Georgia's Political Royalty ExposedDive into the heated Fulton County election board controversy as the Republican Party’s nominees, Jason Frazier and Julie Adams, face rejection by county commissioners, leading to a court mandate and an ongoing Georgia Supreme Court battle set for December 2025. Explore allegations of cronyism surrounding Governor Brian Kemp, his childhood friend Derek Dooley’s Senate race, and the Hardworking Americans PAC’s financial mismanagement. Learn how Kemp’s family ties, including his son-in-law Brooks Fletcher and Centegix’s Daniel Dooley, influence Georgia’s HB268 legislation, impacting school funding like Decatur’s canceled projects. Question Garrison Douglas’s role in the Georgians Fi...
2025-08-1958 min
Data BookHealthy Bottom Line: Getting hospital staff to report violenceHospital doctors, nurses and staff see a great deal of violence. It’s far too common and experts say the situation isn’t improving. We spoke with Andrea Greco, senior vice president of healthcare safety at Centegix, about violence in healthcare, why some people are reluctant to disclose attacks, and how health systems can create a culture of safety.
2025-08-0726 min
The Safety CircuitThe Centegix 2025 School Safety Trends ReportIn this episode, This podcast is exploring the latest trends in school safety, based on a report that uses data from the Cetegix platform, as well as insights from school safety leaders. The report emphasizes the shift towards evidence-based decision making and the benefits of creating a school culture that prioritizes safety. We cover topics like the shift towards prevention and mitigation over preparation for extreme emergencies, the rise of wearable technology for employee empowerment, the necessity of interoperability and safety technology, reaching everyone with on-site notifications, the critical role of mapping for emergency response, and visitor management as...
2025-06-1818 min
Safety GapIdentify, Notify, Respond: A Framework for Incident Response with CENTEGIXIn this episode of Safety Gap, hosts Cassidy Shield and Karen Marquez welcome Ryan Bennett, Director of Product Management at CENTEGIX, to discuss innovative advancements in school safety technology. Ryan provides a deep dive into CENTEGIX’s Crisis Alert solution, a wearable badge that empowers staff and administrators to respond to emergencies with unparalleled speed and precision. The discussion highlights the solution's “Identify, Notify, Respond” framework, which reduces response times and delivers real-time situational awareness.Ryan shares the origin story of CENTEGIX, tracing its evolution from classroom cameras to a comprehensive alert solution deployed in over 14,000 locations nation...
2025-03-3149 minTeaching MattersAlyssa’s Law and School SafetyIn this episode, listeners meet Lori Alhadeff, founder of Make Our Schools Safe, and Will Fullerton, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs at CENTEGIX (https://www.centegix.com). Lori discusses how the Parkland, Florida, school shooting resulted in the death of her daughter and led to the founding of Make Schools Safe. The organization promotes safety cultures in schools and advocates for Alyssa’s Law to be passed in each state. Will discusses the effectiveness of wearable “panic buttons” for teachers and school staff as well as the status of Alyssa’s Law nationwide. You can learn more information about Make our...
2025-02-2528 min
Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine PodcastPractice employee safety with Andrea Greco of CENTEGIXAndrea Greco, senior vice president of health care safety at CENTEGIX, joins the podcast to discuss keeping practices safe and how failing to do so can impact patient care.For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits:Retro Rhythm by BJBeats - stock.adobe.comCOCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.comEditor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.Workplace Violence is Unacceptable (00:00:00)Discussion on the unacceptability of workplace violence...
2025-02-2415 min
Georgia TodayApalachee students to return to class; Crisis alert badges; Abortion ban subcommitteeOn the Monday, Sept. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools use a new technology to enable a swift response in active shooter situations; a subcommittee by Sen. Jon Ossoff looks into Georgia's abortion ban; and a new study explores what is driving up the rate of childhood obesity in the state.Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Monday, Sept. 16. I'm Orlando Montoya. On today's episode, Georgia schools use a new technology to enable a swift response in active shooter situations. A subcommittee by Sen. Jon Ossoff...
2024-09-1611 min
American Education FMEP. 645 – Ongoing global tyranny, misdirection, and the need for vigilance.I bring up numerous examples of current and ongoing tyranny that must be stemmed or else shit is about to get really messy. There’s plenty of misdirection too, because it’s warfare and the so-called “awake” may not pick up on it. It’s also always time to prepare and we need to be reminded of this, while remaining calm and keeping a clear head.
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2024-08-141h 27
edWebcastsTrends in School Safety: How Districts are Creating Safer Learning EnvironmentsThis edWeb podcast is sponsored by CENTEGIX.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Whether it’s a medical emergency, a student fight, or a violent threat in a school, teachers and staff need streamlined, efficient, and accessible approaches to respond to school safety incidents. In this edWeb podcast, hear from current and former district leaders on the latest trends and big themes in school safety over the 2023-24 school year. Panelists share their perspectives on findings from the latest School Safety Trends Report from CENTEGIX, the leading provider of wearable safety technology. Listeners gain a...
2024-08-131h 06Teaching MattersA School Safety ToolFaculty, staff, and students’ safety is of paramount concern for all educational systems. Although high-profile threats to safety capture national media attention, daily threats to safety such as altercations, vandalism, health incidents, and other issues must be part of a holistic safety strategy. Stacy Locke, Deputy Superintendent of Yakima (WA) Schools, discusses how personal safety buttons from CENTEGIX have been integrated into that district’s safety plan—a strategy that had payoff only 24-hours after implementation. Fair warning, during our interview Stacey received an alert that one of the elementary schools was placed on lockdown—thankfully, that lockdown was a drill, t...
2023-11-2734 min
The Week in Philly from KYW NewsradioAs violence increases, school safety evolvesSchool safety is at the top of every parent and educator’s mind these days, between mass shootings, gun violence in the streets, and threats against students in marginalized groups. How can we protect and prepare students for a possible attack without adding anxiety and trauma in the process? Dr. Roderick Sams is the Chief Development officer for CENTEGIX, a safety platform that helps school staff send alerts quickly when a threat occurs, and he’s a former principal. Stacey Locke is the Deputy Superintendent for the Yakima School District in Yakima, WA, where she’s had to respond to mul...
2023-10-1726 min
Voices United in EducationEp 52 | How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe At School? [RELOADED]When it comes to the success of every student, we're all in. That means taking every step possible to keep our kids safe at school. Director of Protection Services, Kyle Kinser, covers what all that means. You’ll hear how the new Centegix system & the Aaron Feiss guardian program cover use technology & humanity to keep our kids safe.Guest: Kyle KinserLearn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
2023-08-0132 minVoices United in EducationEp 33 | How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe At School?When it comes to the success of every student, we're all in. That means taking every step possible to keep our kids safe at school. Director of Protection Services, Kyle Kinser, covers what all that means. You’ll hear how the new Centegix system & the Aaron Feiss guardian program cover use technology & humanity to keep our kids safe.Guest: Kyle KinserLearn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
2023-03-2132 min
Stuart Sax: Someone You Should KnowSomeone You Should Know hosted by Stuart Sax and Guest Matthew Stevens, CEO of CentegixToday's guest is Matthew Stevens, CEO of Centegix, "CENTEGIX HELPS TURN PUBLIC PLACES INTO SAFER SPACES." https://centegix.com The discussions continue regarding safety in our schools. Join Stuart Sax on Wednesdays!
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Each week, Stuart Sax interviews Someone You Should Know. Get to know people who have incredible stories to tell. It's their back stories that make the conversations come to life. From government officials, artists, writers, service providers, creators and dreamers; I share their stories in a casual way. Maybe your story will be the next one we sh...
2021-04-2145 min
Atlanta Business RadioMatthew Stevens with CENTEGIXMatthew Stevens is the CEO of CENTEGIX, an industry leader in crisis and incident management systems. CENTEGIX protects over 1.1M people across 13 states in 1200 schools, hospitals, hotels and government buildings. As CEO, Matthew is responsible for company strategy, culture and brand reputation. Prior to the CENTEGIX, Matthew was the CEO of Corvado, software [...]
2021-02-1818 min
Tech QualifiedWhy a Strong Partnership With Sales Should Be at the Top of Your To-Do List With Mary Ford of CENTEGIXHalf a year doesn’t seem like much time to take a marketing department from idling to racing ahead, but Mary Ford moves fast. Mary recently became the Chief Marketing Officer of CENTEGIX, an internet of things (IoT) company making emergency alert software. Its main clients are K-12 schools and hotels. School safety is a potentially heavy subject, but Mary focuses on the positives of what CENTEGIX’s product can do. “My job as a marketer is to help people understand the day-to-day value the solution brings to those who feel more protected becaus...
2020-10-2327 min
Atlanta Business RadioMatthew Stevens with CENTEGIXMatthew Stevens is the CEO of CENTEGIX, an industry leader in crisis and incident management systems. CENTEGIX protects over 1M people across 10 states in 1200 schools, hotels and government buildings. As CEO Matthew is responsible for company strategy, culture and reputation. Prior to the CENTEGIX, Matthew was the CEO of Corvado, software for Capital [...]
2020-10-0818 min