GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate school district hopes a new safety device will give parents and students peace of mind.

Greenville County Schools just rolled out a new district-wide alert system that gives faster access to help during an emergency.

All teachers and staff now carry a Raptor Alert badge. With just a few clicks, they can call for help.

It’s about the size of a credit card, but the tiny device could be a lifesaver.

“The faster you can notify law enforcement for them to respond is beneficial everywhere,” Greenville County Schools Director of Security, Greg Porter said.

The device is equipped with a silent panic alarm button. When pressed, it activates lockdown mode.

It also dispatches Greenville County deputies to the school.

The badge pinpoints the exact lo

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