How to Protect Students & Staff Traveling on University Business
Each year, there are over 4.8 million students who study abroad. Research indicates approximately 333,000 US students, 29,000 UK students…
Effective Command & Control is Key to Better Event Security
Deploying security personnel using the latest command and control techniques and technology could dramatically improve protection at crowded public events,…
Shattering Campus Security Myths for Universities – Part II
Following up on our most recent blog, we’re recapping the misperceptions about what is and isn’t feasible when protecting thousands…
Shattering Campus Security Myths for Universities – Part I
The safety and security teams at universities are facing expanding responsibilities and campus expansion, combined with stagnant staffing and funding.…
Emergency Management Challenges & How to Overcome Them
From terror attacks to severe weather events, reports consistently identify the same types of challenges that characterize all crisis situations,…
How to Improve Campus Safety and Security for the Upcoming Academic Year
Campus safety is a continuous challenge, but recently universities have begun to shift their stance to view campus safety as…
KPIs to Enhance Your Critical Incident Drills
If you’re in the top tier among your peers, your team regularly conducts a series of drills and exercises to…
How to Know Where & When Your Security Team Is Patrolling
Ask yourself this question, “Do you really know where and when your safety or security team’ is patrolling?” If you’re…
How to Optimize Your Safety & Security Patrols
Let’s say you have a team of 25 people on your safety and security team and you’re responsible for the…
Cutting Your Team’s Response Time in Half
In a 2017 US study, researchers found that the average police response time was around 10 minutes. Department of Homeland…