Developed in response to correctional customers’ urgent need for a more reliable way to protect staff
during critical incidents, Threat Alert is now deployed across 66 correctional institutions.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ViaPath Technologies, a leading provider of secure technology and communication solutions for correctional facilities, today announced Threat Alert™, a proprietary emergency communication system built to help staff discreetly signal for help and give command teams faster location awareness during rapidly evolving incidents.
Threat Alert solves a critical challenge: giving staff a dependable, facility-wide way to call for assistance when traditional communication systems fall short. ViaPath built a secure, purpose-built solution for the realities of correctional campuses, including thick walls, remote outdoor areas, multi-building layouts, radio congestion, and limited cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
Using narrowband technology, Threat Alert provides strong, uninterrupted communication across large correctional campuses, including areas where Wi-Fi and cellular signals may be unreliable. The system gives staff a discreet way to call for assistance while helping command teams identify alert locations and coordinate a faster response.
Threat Alert is already deployed across 66 correctional institutions, with more than 17,500 Threat Alert Cards in use. The system currently covers more than 700 buildings and more than 2,500 acres of outdoor space. Across routine testing and emergency-use scenarios, including distress calls, Threat Alert records an average of 32,000 alerts each month.
“Safety is at the core of everything we do at ViaPath — and correctional staff need technology they can trust when every second matters,” said Deb Alderson, President and CEO of ViaPath Technologies. “Threat Alert gives staff a discreet, direct way to call for help, while giving command teams the location awareness they need to respond faster, coordinate more effectively, and strengthen safety across the facility.”
Key Features and Innovations:
- Staff Duress Alerts: Wearable Threat Alert Cards allow staff to quickly and discreetly signal for help during emergencies or escalating incidents.
- Location Tracking for Safety: Bluetooth beacons are deployed throughout the facility to support precise location awareness.
- Command Center Visibility: Alert notifications and locations appear on a tablet interface, giving command teams fast status awareness during critical events.
- Streamlined Installation: Compact hardware supports quick setup and minimal maintenance.
- Robust and Secure Connectivity: Dedicated gateways and antennas create a resilient, facility-wide network with no dependence on third-party networks or hardware.
- Advanced Security Protections: AES-128 encryption, message integrity codes, device authentication, and replay protection help protect alerts and communications.
Threat Alert supports rapid, discreet, and reliable communication during critical incidents, helping correctional staff call for assistance while giving administrators greater visibility to coordinate response, review activity, and support operational accountability.
The integrated management dashboard and detailed audit logs give administrators insight into alert activity, system usage, and response patterns. These tools can support incident review, compliance documentation, training, and proactive facility management.
“Threat Alert is designed to give staff the confidence and speed they need when every second matters,” said Alderson. “We built it to support faster awareness, more coordinated response, and greater operational confidence across the facility.”
For more information or to schedule a demonstration, visit www.viapath.com.
About ViaPath Technologies
ViaPath Technologies provides advanced communications, technology, and management solutions that facilitate meaningful connections, offer educational opportunities, and enable successful reintegration for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. It is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and employs people across North America. For more information, please visit www.viapath.com.
SOURCE ViaPath Technologies
