Decatur schools approve Raptor badge alert system and annual renewal for districtwide safety coverage

Dec 17, 2025

The Decatur SD 61 board approved a districtwide Raptor badge-alert system and the related annual renewal (described at $120,000 per year for 36 months), citing faster law-enforcement notification and location triangulation during on-campus emergencies.

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The Decatur School District 61 Board of Education on Dec. 16 approved the purchase and annual renewal of a Raptor Technologies badge-alert system intended to speed response during medical emergencies or active-shooter incidents.

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