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| back | | | | | Posted On: 6/20/2014 10:09:00 AM |  | Pilot Program Kicks off in Fall 2014 | | Boston, MA – Fisher College and Life Button 24 are proud to announce
today a new partnership aimed at better protecting students both on and
off campus.
In the wake of the recent tragedies on
school campuses nationwide, Fisher College is taking the lead in
proactively enhancing the safety of its students through a new pilot
program with Life Button 24, creators of a revolutionary new phone app
that instantly connects students with safety personnel in an emergency
situation.
The app allows students to reach emergency personnel
faster during a critical situation. It also provides students with an
added layer of protection off campus as well. Using geofencing
technology, Life Button 24 can assist students who may feel they are in
an uncomfortable or potentially dangerous situation on or around
Fisher’s Boston campus, while at home, on Spring Break or any anywhere
in the continental U.S.
“The safety of our students is our
top priority,” said Thomas M. McGovern, president of Fisher College. “We
pride ourselves on providing our students with a quality education in a
safe environment and we believe that Life Button 24 will serve as both
an easy-to-use and useful tool for students to better protect
themselves.”
The Life Button 24 app features two-way
communication for students and emergency responders, a silent mode for
responders to listen in the event the caller is unable to speak and a
video/photo feature that allows students to send images and video of a
crisis to emergency responders in real time. Using GPS technology, Life
Button 24 can provide law enforcement with the exact location of a
student in harm.
“We live in challenging times and one of the
first questions parents of college students ask is, ‘How safe will my
child be on your campus?’” said Kenneth F. Mara, president of World Wide
Security, the developer of Life Button 24. “Our app is designed to
help these students when they need it and provide parents with peace of
mind.”
As part of the pilot program, Life Button 24 will be made available to all Fisher College students beginning this fall.
About Fisher College:
Fisher
College is an independent, non-profit, accredited four-year college
located in Boston’s historic Back Bay with instructional site locations
in Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, and North Attleboro. Fisher
provides affordable, real-world educations that prepare students to
achieve their career goals and compete in today’s challenging economy.
For more than a century, Fisher has been changing lives by providing
opportunities to students focused on the three most important aspects of
a college experience: education, dedication, and life.
Fisher’s
Division of Accelerated and Professional Studies offers a variety of
online degree programs that provide flexible scheduling to busy students
earning their degree. Additionally, Fisher’s “Military to Management”
initiative proudly offers benefits and flexible degree options to
veterans and active military personnel seeking higher education.
Recently, Fisher College launched its new Transportation Safety
Initiative that will work to educate students and the community on the
dangers of distracted driving and safe driving habits that can save
lives. For more information about Fisher College, please call (617)
236-8800 or visit www.fisher.edu.
About World Wide Security/Life Button 24:
Established
in 1979, The World Wide Security Group/Life Button 24 is a leading
company of security professionals providing crime prevention, fire
protection, loss prevention, and automated security and alert systems
for businesses, schools, homes and individuals. Nationally ranked as one
of the top 100 companies in the U.S. by SDM Magazine and recognized as
one of the top 50 fastest growing security companies in the U.S by
Security Dealer Magazine, World Wide Security/Life Button 24 operates
its own UL-listed Central Monitoring Station with trained professionals
available 24/7. For more information about Life Button 24, please call
(855) 566-9111 or visit www.lifebutton24.com
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Sacca Courtney
Director of Public Relations
Fisher College
617-236-8813
Casey Sherman
President
Regan Marketing
617-308-4121
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