Threats and Violence alerts are available on Beacon Core and 24/7 only. For instructions on enabling categories, see Enable Threats and Violence Alert Categories.
Guns & Bombs
The Guns & Bombs category covers online searches inquiring about how to acquire, build, use, conceal, or transport a gun or bomb.Violent Acts
The Violent Acts category covers online searches that explicitly inquire about how to commit a violent act, how to obtain the means to commit a violent act, or that express a desire to commit a violent act.Bullying
The Bullying category covers online searches indicating that the person searching is a victim of bullying, harassment, or threats, or is seeking help to stop bullying, harassment, or threats.Historical Acts
The Historical Acts category covers online searches that directly reference specific school shootings or attacks, or specific perpetrators of those attacks. The name of a school or perpetrator must appear in the text.Resources
Enable Threats and Violence Alert Categories
Turn on alert categories and configure staff notifications.
Alert Preferences
Configure which alert phases generate dashboard cards and notifications.
Configure Beacon Settings
Complete the full Beacon setup checklist.
Configure School Hours
Set the school hours that control when notifications are sent.