US EditionNYC to invest in SilentShield panic buttons to protect bodega workers, customers. Here's how the tech works.
- On Sunday, New York City's mayor revealed plans to invest $1.6 million in equipping approximately 500 bodegas with SilentShield panic buttons aimed at improving safety.
- This initiative was launched in response to previous violent events, including the 2018 fatal attack on a teenage boy seeking refuge in a Bronx bodega, where safety measures were lacking.
- SilentShield technology will connect police immediately to store surveillance cameras when staff press the hidden panic button during emergencies or crimes.
- NYPD Chief John Chell said the system "helps with timely apprehensions" and gives detectives tools to catch suspects after incidents, supporting faster police response.
- Officials expect installation in coming months, aiming to protect workers and customers by preventing delays in police aid and bringing peace of mind to small businesses.
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NYC to spend $1.6 million on silent alarms as robberies rise
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the city’s newest initiative to combat the rise in crime, which he described as a “panic button” for bodegas to alert local police. The new buttons, called “SilentShields” in an online press release, are a $1.6 million investment by the city and are being given to 500 different bodega stores across the five boroughs. Adams explained that these buttons will be connected “directly” to local precincts, and wi…
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It wasn’t long ago when New York had faith in the ‘Broken Windows’ hypothesis — the belief that tackling petty crimes would deter more serious ones. At one point, stop-and-frisk was the esteemed yet contentious approach of NYPD for pre-emptive crackdown. Those were the days we nostalgically look back to—when the city feigned to prioritize crime prevention. In present times, under the leadership of Mayor Eric Adams, we’ve transitioned into a stri…
New York Is Installing ‘Panic Buttons’ Around the City.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: New York City plans to install hundreds of panic buttons in bodegas to combat crime. Who’s Involved: Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD), United Bodegas of America (UBA), SilentShield. Where & When: Announced Sunday, May 4, in The Bronx, targeting bodegas in crime “hotspots.” Key Quote: Mayor Adams: “The bodegas are important, and what this is going to do is add an extra layer of safety.” Impact: …
NYC announces $1.6 million in confidential panic buttons for 500 bodegas · American Wire News
New York City’s war on crime is taking another step, and bodega workers couldn’t be happier that someone is finally thinking of their safety. The city has announced its intention to designate $1.6 million to fund the effort of installing hundreds of panic buttons in high-crime locations across the five boroughs. Which locations will be receiving the buttons is being kept confidential, so criminals won’t know if the bodega, deli or business they …
NYC to invest in SilentShield panic buttons to protect bodega workers, customers. Here's how the tech works.
By Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Hundreds of bodegas in New York City will soon get a panic button to keep employees and customers safe. On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams announced $1.6 million will be invested in technology that will give police direct and immediate access to the bodega surveillance video once the button is pushed during a crime. How SilentShield technology works: In a push to keep bodegas…
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