3 Hidden Features You Didn’t Know RASTA Could Do

Because real safety means more than just detecting a threat. It means connecting everyone who needs to know, instantly.

We’ve talked a lot about how RASTA uses edge-based AI to detect gunshots in under 1 second and send accurate location alerts to first responders. But what we haven’t shared—until now—are some of the powerful features working quietly behind the scenes.

These are the tools designed not just to save seconds, but to bring peace of mind to parents, school staff, and the people on the ground.

Let’s lift the curtain on 3 capabilities we haven’t publicly mentioned before.

1. RASTA Notifies More Than Just Police—It Reaches Parents Too

Yes, first responders are alerted automatically. But when a gunshot is confirmed, our system can also notify designated parent or guardian contacts—in real time.

This means:

  • Parents don’t have to find out about a crisis on social media.
  • They get immediate, verified information directly from the school’s trusted system.
  • Notifications include location details

It’s part of our belief that crisis communication shouldn’t leave anyone in the dark—especially families.

2. Built-In Emergency Button—One Tap Connects You to Help

Hidden in plain sight, every RASTA-enabled environment comes with access to a discreet emergency button—a silent alert system designed for moments when making a phone call isn’t possible.

With a single tap, authorized staff can:

  • Call 911 directly, if integrated with your local dispatch center

No fumbling with phones. No shouting across a room. Just one fast, quiet action that saves lives.

3. Advanced Mapping—Every Alert Comes with Context

When RASTA sends a gunshot alert, it doesn’t just say “gunfire detected.” It shows:

  • A high-resolution floorpan or campus map, pinpointing the exact room or corridor
  • Directions to get to the location
  • Room number

This kind of situational awareness turns panic into action. It helps officers decide how to approach. It helps principals lead evacuations. It helps parents breathe a little easier.

We designed RASTA not just to detect gunshots—but to keep people informed, empowered, and connected at every step of an emergency.

These features may have been quiet until now, but they’re the kind that make all the difference when seconds matter.

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