Universities today are walking a tightrope — protecting free expression while ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors. The growing frequency of high-profile and potential controversial speakers has escalated tensions on campus, turning ordinary events into reputational and operational flashpoints.

The recent tragedy involving Charlie Kirk underscored a national reality: preparedness can no longer be reactive — it must be strategic, coordinated, and led from the top. Campus security is no longer just a departmental responsibility; it’s an institutional leadership mandate.

In this webinar, experienced campus and public safety leaders share tested frameworks for managing high-risk events, building cross-agency coordination, and cultivating a safety culture rooted in transparency and trust — without compromising free speech or institutional values.

Walk away with actionable leadership strategies and decision frameworks to help your institution protect both safety and speech — reinforcing campus resilience without sacrificing campus values.

Watch the video to learn:

• How to apply lessons from recent and past incidents to strengthen planning and response.
• Risk assessment models for speakers, protests, and public gatherings — before tensions escalate.
• How to structure coordination between campus police, local law enforcement, and federal partners.
• Strategies for maintaining community trust while making difficult operational decisions.
• How to turn incident reviews into improvements in policy, training, and institutional compliance.