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Seattle Public Schools rolls out new SaferWatch app for tips and emergency reporting

March 24, 2026

Seattle — Seattle Public Schools says it is rolling out support for a new “federally funded” app and phone system with “tools for medical emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide communication.” The SaferWatch system has been put in place in several large school districts across the country but the Florida-based company is facing increased scrutiny after its CEO was arrested and charged in a bribery case involving the New York Police Department.

Why it matters: The rollout of the SaferWatch app comes at a critical time for school safety in Seattle, particularly following recent gun violence incidents. The effectiveness of the app in improving safety and response times remains to be seen, especially in light of the controversies surrounding the company.

What to watch:

  • How the SaferWatch app will be integrated into existing safety protocols.
  • The response from parents and the community regarding the app’s implementation.
  • Any developments in the bribery case against the CEO of SaferWatch and its potential impact on the app’s use in schools.

Source credibility: CHS Capitol Hill Seattle, a reliable local news outlet known for covering community issues.

Published: March 24, 2026 3:55 PM

Source: CHS Capitol Hill Seattle — https://go.noligarchy.us/uTmIt9