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We have been supporting our customers – Hospitals, Schools, Senior Care, and small businesses for decades. Our technology gives families comfort knowing their loved ones have another layer of protection. We value each person’s safety. ​

James Anderson – Owner ​

Personal Safety for Every Age. Every Situation.​

A personal safety device is a small wearable with its own cellular connection. Press one button and you are connected by two-way voice to a live, professionally trained monitoring specialist who can see your GPS location and send help, call emergency services, or reach the people you choose. No smartphone is required. Perfect for:

  • Students walking across campus at night
  • A child at a crowded event
  • A lone worker on a remote site
  • A hiker who has lost their way
  • A family on a camping trip
  • Seniors living independently/dependently
  • Someone managing a health condition at home
  • A person commuting through a parking ramp
  • A cyclist on a back road
  • A fisherman at dawn on the lake
  • Someone traveling

Everyone deserves to feel safe, no matter where life takes them.​
Almost 1 in 10 young adults (18034) and nearly 3 in 10 adults 65+ lived alone in 2022. (Source: Cencus Bureau, May 2024)
Approximately 53 million Americans work alone regularly. (Source: Bureau of Labor Stastics)
More than 130,000 crimes against persons occurred in parking lots and garages (Source: FBI)
Hikers and bikers account for about 3,400 search and rescue operations each year in national parks. (Source: National Park Service)
More than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur each year in the US, and anglers and boaters are among those at risk. (Source: CDC)
15.2 million Americans held hunting licenses in 2021, with an injury rate of 4.8 per 100,000 hunters. (Source: Hunting Stats 2021)
About 2,000 children go missing in amusement parks each year in the US. (Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children / NCMEC)
Over 26 million children ride school buses daily in the US. (Sources: NCES, ASBO)
US colleges reported about 23,400 on-campus criminal incidents in 2021. The crime rate was 16.9 incidents per 10,000 full-time students (Source: NCES)

Parking Garages

Hunting/Fishing

Events/Outings

Mobility Solutions

IDeACOM Mid-America offers three Brighton personal safety devices: the Stride Smartwatch, the GEMINI, and the Teardrop pendant. Each runs on the AT&T LTE network, uses GPS and Wi-Fi to find your location, and connects to TMA Five Diamond-certified monitoring specialists around the clock. You own the device and add a monthly monitoring plan.

Stride Smartwatch

A state-of-the-art wearable device. Features that includes a heart rate monitor, step counter, and best in class location services. Stride Smartwatch and charger are included.
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GEMINI

An affordable yet cutting edge device. Smaller and lighter. Key features include LED Battery level, IP67 waterproof and enhanced fall detection. Gemini and secure and smart charging dock is included
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TEARDROP

An affordable feature rich pendant device that allows the freedom to be independent with the best-in-class location services. Teardrop and charger are included.
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Runs on AT&T LTE Network

Nationwide mobile coverage supported by the widely adopted AT&T LTE network.

Extended Battery Life

Best in class configuration for check-in and monitoring allows up to 5 days battery life.

Push to Help

Connect via two-way voice communication with monitoring services to receive emergency assistance.

Proprietary Location Detection

The combination of GPS and Wi-Fi provides the fastest and most accurate location service available.

Multiple Language Support

Customizable voice prompts in any language.

Vibration Feedback for Hearing & Visually Impaired

Don’t let a physical challenge hinder you from utilizing the full suite of services.

Text to Locate

Providing an extra level of security, authorized persons can locate the device with a simple text message. Only available to authorized persons.
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Live Agent Monitoring

40+ years of dependable and award-winning TMA Five Diamond-certified, professional monitoring specialists.*

*TMA – The Monitoring Association Five Diamond designation is granted to the top 5% of all monitoring centers that annually satisfy all of the requirements of the five points of excellence. Visit tma.us to learn more.

MONTHLY SERVICES STARTING AT $26

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Students/Education​

Have an additional layer of protection with a Personal Safety Device.

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Parking Garages

Help with a push of a button with a Personal Safety Device.

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Events/Outings

Added safety with text-to-locate and push to help with a Personal Safety Device.

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City Life/Everyday Living​

Stay confident on every block with a Personal Safety Device that keeps help one tap away.

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Hunting/Fishing​

When you’re miles from the nearest road, a Personal Safety device is the lifeline that brings help to you.

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Outdoor Activities​

From garden beds to campgrounds, a Personal Safety device means help is a push button away.

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Lone Workers – Construction

Give your employees added safety assurance with a Personal Safety Device.

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Lone Workers ​

Give your employees added safety assurance with a Personal Safety Device.

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Independent & Dependent Seniors

Give your loved ones peace of mind with a Personal Safety Device.

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People With Disabilities

The Push to Help technology is available through our innovative wearable Personal Safety Device.

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People Living with a Health Condition

Help when needed is available with our latest in Personal Safety devices for anyone living with a health condition. Not matter the age.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a personal safety device?
A personal safety device is a wearable button with its own cellular connection. When you press it, a live monitoring specialist answers through the device’s speaker, sees your location, and sends the help you need. Unlike a keychain alarm, it connects you to a real person. Unlike a safety app, it works without your phone.
Do personal safety devices need a smartphone?
The Brighton devices sold by IDeACOM Mid-America do not. Each one has its own AT&T LTE cellular connection, speaker, and microphone, so pressing the button connects directly to monitoring. That matters when your phone is dead, out of reach, in a locker, or simply not something you can pull out in the moment.
What happens when I press the button?
Pressing Push to Help opens a two-way voice call with a TMA Five Diamond-certified monitoring specialist. The specialist talks with you, sees your GPS location, and follows your plan: calling emergency services, contacting the people on your notification list, or both. If you cannot speak, they still have your location.
How much does a monitored personal safety device cost?
Monitored personal safety devices generally involve a one-time device purchase plus a monthly monitoring plan, with plans across the industry commonly falling between about $25 and $40 a month. Fall alert service usually adds a small monthly amount. With IDeACOM Mid-America, you own the device outright.
How long does the battery last?
The GEMINI and Teardrop last up to five days between charges under standard check-in settings. The Stride Smartwatch lasts up to 24 hours, similar to most smartwatches, and is best for people who already charge a watch nightly. All three include a charger, and extra charging kits are available.
Do personal safety devices work anywhere in the US?
The devices run on the nationwide AT&T LTE network, so they work wherever that network reaches, including most cities, highways, and many rural areas. Coverage can be limited deep in remote backcountry. Location uses both GPS and nearby Wi-Fi, which helps pinpoint you indoors and in parking structures.
Can my family find me with the device?
Yes. Text to Locate lets people you authorize send a simple text message and receive the device’s location in reply. Only approved contacts can use it. It is helpful for parents at crowded events, families of someone who lives alone, and employers checking on a lone worker who has not checked in.
What is the difference between a personal safety device and a medical alert?
Medical alert systems are usually designed and marketed for older adults at home. A personal safety device uses similar live monitoring but is built for anyone, anywhere: a student walking at night, a hunter miles from a road, a nurse working a late shift, or a parent at a theme park.
Are personal safety devices good for lone workers?
Yes. A wearable with a physical button is often easier to use than a phone app when someone is wearing gloves, climbing, or in a hurry. Employers can give each lone worker a device with live monitoring and GPS location, adding a clear safety step for people who work remotely or after hours.
Can people with hearing or vision loss use these devices?
The Brighton devices offer vibration feedback, so users who are hard of hearing or have low vision can feel when the device has activated. Voice prompts can also be set in multiple languages. The single large button is designed to be found and pressed by touch alone.

A Minnesota Company Behind Every Device

IDeACOM Mid-America has served Minnesota hospitals, schools, senior living communities, and businesses since 1954 from our office at 51 W Water St in St Paul. Our personal safety devices are monitored around the clock by TMA Five Diamond-certified specialists and run on the nationwide AT&T LTE network, so they work across the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and anywhere you travel in the US. When you have a question, you reach our own Client Experience team, available 24/7/365.
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