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Safety risks in public and semi-private areas such as school restrooms, alleyways, parking facilities, and isolated corridors are often heightened by fear, embarrassment, or an individual’s inability to call for help. Existing emergency systems that rely on manual activation or visible panic buttons may be unsafe, inaccessible, or overlooked during critical situations. To address this, ALERTA introduces a fully automatic, discreet, and privacy-preserving emergency alert system that uses voice activation and abnormal sound detection, processing audio locally without recording conversations to ensure personal dignity. The device uses low-power microcontrollers and MEMS microphones with event-driven processing to monitor emergency keywords and distress sounds continuously. Upon detection, it securely transmits non-personal event data to nearby security personnel, authorities, or designated responders for immediate intervention. ALERTA is designed to be scalable, energy-efficient, and suitable for large-scale deployment. In the future, the Ministry of Education (KPM) could implement this technology nationwide in schools. Additionally, it could be adapted for use in vehicles to detect signs of distress related to accidents and notify the police, security teams, or family members. The target buyers for this technology include schools, government agencies, facility management companies, transportation providers, and smart city developers. Grounded in Tawhidic epistemology, this innovation reflects the responsibility to protect human life and dignity as an amanah from Allah, as emphasized in the Qur’an: “Whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind” (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:32). By safeguarding individuals while respecting privacy and ethics, ALERTA integrates technology with the Islamic duty of preserving life and acting justly.