NEW YORK (WABC) -- A new pilot program in some New York City public schools is aiming to speed up the emergency response during active shooter situations.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined city officials in unveiling the new school Emergency Alert System in Brooklyn on Monday morning.

The new system includes a panic button for schools that can initiate a police response in under 10 seconds by overriding the 911 call flow.

"We will save lives by providing a rapid response in an active shooter situation," Adams said.

The system created by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation debuted at the Spring Creek Community School in East New York. The program won't be active for another few weeks until all parents are notified.

City officials in the meantime say the system debuting at

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