Cobb County, Georgia, August 21, 2025
News Summary
CENTEGIX, a Cobb County-based school security equipment company, has successfully installed its advanced warning systems in 90% of schools in Georgia. The demand for enhanced safety measures in educational institutions is growing, with the company’s services now reaching over 15,000 sites across 48 states, protecting approximately 15 million people. Recent reports show a significant increase in new bookings, reflecting a shift towards proactive safety solutions in schools and other sectors. Additionally, Cobb County Schools have initiated a security monitoring program to further ensure student safety amid rising concerns.
Cobb County, Georgia – CENTEGIX, a school security equipment company based in Cobb County, has announced that its advanced warning systems have now been installed in 90% of all schools in Georgia. This achievement reflects a growing demand for safety measures in educational institutions as concerns about school safety rise nationally.
As of August, CENTEGIX has expanded its reach to more than 15,000 sites, enhancing the protection of approximately 15 million people across 48 states. The company’s growth can be attributed to the CENTEGIX Safety Platform, which encompasses several key solutions including CrisisAlert, Safety Blueprint, and Visitor Management. The CrisisAlert solution, a wearable panic button, has seen significant use, generating over 700,000 alerts, especially within K-12 education environments.
Demand for CENTEGIX’s solutions has surged, with the company reporting a remarkable 100% year-over-year increase in new bookings from within the education sector. Additionally, bookings from healthcare facilities have risen by 60%, and state and local government bookings have skyrocketed by 1,900%. This escalating interest underscores a notable shift toward proactive safety measures in diverse sectors.
Customer satisfaction for CENTEGIX is also noteworthy, with a Net Promoter Score reported to be four times higher than the national average among school safety companies. The adoption of the Safety Blueprint, which offers features like dynamic mapping and asset-tagging, has doubled within the past year, further enhancing the functionalities available to schools.
CENTEGIX’s systems are actively deployed in four of the ten largest school districts in the United States, alongside 71 of the top 250 districts. Recent enhancements to their Safety Platform have included improvements to Visitor Management systems and direct emergency information delivery to 911 emergency services.
Parallel to these advancements, Cobb County Schools’ Superintendent has initiated a security monitoring program employing former intelligence officers. However, specific details about data collection on students have not been released. The Cobb County School District allocates around $35 million annually for existing safety measures. Concerns have been raised by parents and legislators regarding privacy issues, especially following the district’s partnership with a private security firm, Servius Group, which is perceived as implementing a “secret military surveillance” approach to student monitoring.
This initiative and the associated privacy concerns have stirred mixed reactions from school board members, some of whom advocate for increased transparency and public approval of security measures. In response to heightened security needs, the Cobb County School District received over $450 million in state security grants aimed at preventing future tragedies following a fatal shooting at Apalachee High School. This incident has catalyzed a serious commitment to enhancing safety protocols across the district.
As CENTEGIX continues to expand its safety solutions and educational institutions collectively address rising concerns regarding student safety, the synergy between innovative technology and enhanced security measures is becoming more critical than ever.
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Key Features of CENTEGIX Safety Solutions
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| CrisisAlert | A wearable panic button designed to send alerts in emergencies. |
| Safety Blueprint | Provides dynamic mapping and asset-tagging for improved emergency response. |
| Visitor Management | Enhances entry protocols for schools, monitoring visitors effectively. |
| Emergency Information Delivery | Directly transmits emergency information to 911 services. |
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Additional Resources
- WSB TV: CENTEGIX Now Used in 90% of Georgia Schools
- AJC: Cobb Commits Millions for School Safety
- Atlanta News First: Cobb County Superintendent Visits Classrooms
- East Cobb News: Cobb Students Return to School
- Atlanta News First: Cobb County Schools Hires Security Company
- Wikipedia: School Safety
- Google Search: School Safety Technology
- Google Scholar: Emergency Response Technology in Schools
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Safety
- Google News: School Safety Initiatives
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