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
Tony Legittino
News and Events
June 17, 2025
Visual Deterrents and Their Role in College Campus Crime PreventionCreating a safe and secure environment on college campuses is a top priority for administrators, students, and parents alike. While low-visibility ...
May 16, 2025
Top Security Trends in Campus Safety: Technology, Preparedness, and ModernizationAs campuses continue to evolve, so do the strategies and tools used to protect students, faculty, and staff. In 2025, three major security trends are ...
April 30, 2025
A New Era of Safety Technology: The Best Public Safety Drone + Emergency Phone IntegrationTalkaphone has once again raised the bar for safety technology with the integration of our trusted blue light emergency phones with autonomous drone ...
April 16, 2025
Talkaphone Wins 2025 SSI MVP Award for Emergency Phone + Autonomous Drone IntegrationNILES, IL — April 16, 2025 — Talkaphone, a leading designer and manufacturer of public safety and emergency communications solutions, is proud to ...
April 10, 2025
It’s Time for Blue Light Phone Security System Maintenance!Talkaphone’s Blue Light Phones provide much needed security to your school, town, business, and more, but only if they are kept up properly. In order ...
March 21, 2025
Talkaphone & Sunflower Labs Announce Partnership to Enhance Security with Emergency Phone + Autonomous Drone IntegrationProven & progressive meet to deliver a real-time monitoring and rapid response solution made for today.
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 International AirportIntegrating Talkaphone at George Bush International 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 ...
