WHO WE ARE
Talkaphone® is an emergency communications expert based in Niles, IL. Our blue light phones, area of refuge, and related voice-based communication solutions equip people to immediately reach first responders from all the places where they commute or gather to work, play, and learn. Purpose-built for the rigors of real-world applications, Talkaphone’s versatile solutions draw on decades of product development, manufacturing expertise and steadfast industry partnerships. By working collaboratively with system integrators and their customers at every step—from definition to implementation—we deliver the satisfaction of results at scale with the care of a small business.
Everyday life. Everywhere safe.
Meet The Talkaphone Leadership Team
Steve Johnson
Clarence Wong
Dena Samoska
John Alford
News and Events
May 19, 2026
Badger Reps Now Represents Talkaphone's Public Safety Technology in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, and HawaiiWe are happy to share that we’ve partnered with Badger Reps, a company that empowers security professionals by representing their innovative security ...
May 19, 2026
The Best Blue Light Emergency Phone Solutions for Different NeedsWhen it comes to public safety, fast and reliable communication can make all the difference. Blue light emergency phones have become a familiar ...
April 14, 2026
Layered Security Explained: How emergency phones fit into a modern campus ecosystemLayered security is a strategy that involves employing multiple types of security, from physical to technological to human, to create an ...
March 9, 2026
Talkaphone 2026 EventsTalkaphone is excited to announce its participation in several key industry events showcasing the latest advancements in public safety and ...
March 5, 2026
Where a WEBS® Emergency Mass Notification System Can Be EssentialIn moments of crisis, communication isn’t just helpful, it can be life-saving. When emergencies unfold quickly and impact large geographic areas, ...
January 5, 2026
The Overlooked Realities of Parking Garage and Parking Lot Safety: How Security Concerns Can Be AddressedParking facilities aren’t where people linger, but they are where distractions are high, awareness is low, and uncertainty about how quickly help can ...
Case Studies
August 15, 2019
Palomar CollegeExecutive Summary Palomar College is a two-year public college founded in 1946 and located in San Marcos, California. With 30,000 students enrolled ...
July 30, 2019
Virginia Western Community CollegeVirginia Western Community College: Safety and Security Upgrades
July 30, 2019
Ringling College of Art and DesignRingling College of Art and Design: A Campus Security Perimeter with Talkaphone Towers Executive Summary Ringling College of Art and Design, located ...
July 30, 2019
George Bush Intercontinental AirportIntegrating Talkaphone at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
July 30, 2019
University of OtagoThe Evolution of Mass Notification at University of Otago Executive Summary College Campuses around the world offer one of the most varied and ...
