New technology helped keep Cayuga County voters and poll workers safe on Election Day.
In partnership with the sheriff’s office and IT department, the Cayuga County Board of Elections launched real-time emergency support through SaferWatch.
SaferWatch LTE panic buttons were installed at every polling site in the county. The buttons were directly linked to local 911 centers and were equipped to send instant alerts to law enforcement agencies.
“Keeping everyone safe on Election Day is our top priority, and we want people to feel at ease when they come out to vote,” said Sheriff Brian Schenck. “By implementing SaferWatch panic buttons at our polling locations, we took proactive measures for our community and provided reassurance to election staff that they were protected and supported while keeping our community and voters safe.”
Cayuga County unveiled the SaferWatch app over the summer which serves as a direct line of communication between county agencies and residents.
“This election, and all elections, shouldn’t just be free and fair. They should also be safe, and Cayuga County is leading the way across NY to ensure safety at the polls- for voters and election workers- during a time when no one wants to take any chances, said CEO of SaferWatch, Geno Roefaro.”
Aside from receiving alerts, the app also allows users to send tips and report suspicious activity to law enforcement while remaining anonymous.
SaferWatch can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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