Raptor Technologies acquires SIGMA Threat Management to enhance school safety solutions
Raptor Technologies, a leading provider of school safety software in the United States, today announced a strategic acquisition of SIGMA Threat Management Associates from Ontic, a software company known for its Connected Intelligence solutions in security and risk management. This acquisition significantly bolsters Raptor’s commitment to enhancing school safety by integrating SIGMA’s renowned threat assessment and violence prevention expertise into its offerings.
The incorporation of SIGMA into Raptor Technologies is set to transform Raptor’s StudentSafe, a cutting-edge threat management software, by integrating advanced threat assessment training and violence prevention strategies. This move aims to strengthen the safety of students, staff, and school environments across the country.
Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies, emphasized the importance of the acquisition, stating, “Raptor’s mission is to empower schools to create safer environments for learning. Adding SIGMA Threat Assessment training to the Raptor portfolio of safety products and services is our next step in expanding our capabilities as we assist schools in embracing a broader perspective on safety for their students, staff, and communities.”
Marisa Randazzo, Ph.D., co-founder of SIGMA, also expressed enthusiasm about the merger: “We are excited to join Raptor to advance our shared mission of making schools safer. By combining our expertise in threat assessment and violence prevention with Raptor’s innovative software solutions, we can provide schools with comprehensive, proactive approaches to reducing threats.”
As part of the acquisition, Dr. Marisa Randazzo will join Raptor Technologies as Executive Director of Threat Assessment. Dr. Randazzo brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Executive Director of Threat Management at Ontic and Chief Research Psychologist with the U.S. Secret Service. She also holds the position of Director of Threat Assessment at Georgetown University.
Lukas Quanstrom, CEO and co-founder of Ontic, highlighted the shared goals of the organizations involved, stating, “Ontic, Raptor, and SIGMA all share the mission of keeping people safe. We will continue to champion the threat assessment methodology and software for our corporate clients at Ontic. We look forward to seeing the impact SIGMA will have on school safety as they join a leader like Raptor.”
The acquisition of SIGMA by Raptor Technologies is a pivotal development in the field of school safety. By merging SIGMA’s expertise in threat assessment with Raptor’s technological capabilities, Raptor Technologies is poised to offer more robust and comprehensive safety solutions that address the complex needs of educational institutions today.