New Technology Introduced by DPS to Enhance Communication During School Crisis Situations

Denver Public Schools (DPS) has implemented CrisisGo, a new technology aimed at improving communication during school crisis responses. The system allows staff members to send alerts to all school community members with the push of a button, speeding up response time. The system provides a two-way communication feature that allows for messaging between school safety officers, students, staff, and parents during emergencies. This allows for real-time information gathering and resource allocation, helping first responders operate more efficiently during incidents. Prior to CrisisGo, there was no safe way for staff and students to communicate effectively with school safety officers, leading to delays in response times. The system also streamlines communication by allowing individual notifications to be sent to surrounding schools and departments within a 1.5-mile radius of the incident. The first phase of the roll-out involves providing access to school staff, with plans to add students and parents in the future. DPS emergency manager Kip Sixbery sees the benefits of implementing technology to improve communication during critical incidents, addressing the need for better communication and access to information during emergencies. The new technology aims to enhance the district’s ability to handle crises and keep students and staff safe.

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