In an effort to assist school districts who choose to purchase an Emergency Alert Mobile Application System, the State has identified the following as qualified vendors. Ark. Code Ann. 6-15-1302(a) requires public schools to have a means of emergency communication with law enforcement if funding is available, however, that communication does not have to be through a panic button alert system. Public school districts are not required to purchase an alert system but may choose to do so using allowable state and local funds. The contract between the State of Arkansas and Rave Wireless ended June 30, 2020, and no state funding will be provided to public school districts specifically to purchase a panic button alert system during the 2022-23 school year. 

Please note that the list has changed since last published:

Contact information for each of the vendors, as well as important information regarding the responsibilities of school districts, is included above.  By choosing to purchase a panic button alert system from a Qualified Vendor, a school district does not have to use the bidding process before entering into a contract with the vendor. If you have questions about system capabilities, features, or pricing, you must contact each vendor directly. It is also vital that you communicate with city, county, and local emergency management and first responder agencies regarding any specific local requirements, system compatibility, and the impact on response times. You may also contact the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management at (501) 683-6700 with questions. 

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