New York City launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program that directly links public schools with 911 services for faster emergency response in active shooter situations.

Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser on Monday announced the rollout of the new Emergency Alert System, developed by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation, during an event at the Spring Creek campus in Brooklyn, the first school building in the country with direct 911 integration.

The pilot, launching this school year, will expand to 25 school buildings citywide, covering 51 public schools across all five boroughs.

“Public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity and the key to delivering for working-class families, because our students deserve to feel safe in school, our parents must know

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