06-09 Alyssa’s Law Awaits NY Governor Hochul's Signature; What It Is and How It Can Help Protect Your Child

A law recommending schools in New York State consider implementing a silent panic alarm system in their district is now awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature.

The New York State Assembly passed Alyssa’s Law on Saturday, named after 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the 17 victims of the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Retired Miami-Dade Schools Police Chief, Ian Moffett, responded to the Parkland shooting in the days and weeks following the nation’s third deadliest school shooting.

He set out to try and make sure technology was in place to better streamline communication between school districts and law enforcement during critical situations.

He quickly learned about SaferWatch, a mobile app that allows users to report information from their smartphone to law enforcement.