How to Help Your Campus Community Prepare for the Unexpected
[An Interview with Todd C. Kaplan, Associate Director, NUPD & Emergency Manager at Northeastern University] For those that work in…
Higher Education
How Universities Can Better Protect Students with Disabilities
Universities Protecting the Safety and Wellbeing of those with Disabilities It’s often said that Universities are effectively a mid-sized city,…
Command & Control Software Aids Response to Active Shooter
Are You Prepared to Respond to a Multi-Pronged Active Assailant Threat? I recently attended the SafeZone APAC Conference in Queensland,…
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…