Duty of Care

WesternU

Why WesternU Recommends SafeZone to Peer Institutions

Associate Vice President of Operations Gabriel Valencia-Martinez, Manager of Campus Security Seth Miller, and Director of Security David Sevesind at Western University of Health Sciences share why they recommend SafeZone to peer institutions. They emphasize the importance of having a unified safety platform in place before an emergency occurs and encourage leaders not to delay investment in campus safety.

Barbara O'Connor

How Faster Response Times Save Lives on Campus

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, recounts a critical incident on campus and explains how technology, dispatch coordination, and real-time crime center capabilities helped officers respond and neutralize a threat in under 2.5 minutes, demonstrating the life-saving impact of speed and coordination.

Texas A&M

Scaling Campus Safety Across Multiple Texas A&M Locations

Mike Johnson, Chief of Police at Texas A&M University, and Kary Shaffer, Assistant Chief at Texas A&M University, discuss expanding SafeZone beyond College Station to satellite campuses across Texas. They explain how a unified safety platform supports consistent protocols and peace of mind across geographically dispersed locations.

Clint Jones

Protecting Advisors and Faculty During Difficult Conversations

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, explains how SafeZone supports advisors and faculty who may face volatile situations. He describes how discreet check-ins and panic alerts provide peace of mind and faster assistance without requiring staff to call 911 or explain their location.

Richie Miller

Why Modernizing Campus Safety Systems Can’t Wait

Richie Miller, Lieutenant at UNT Health Fort Worth, explains how outdated security systems and evolving risks highlighted the need for modernization. He shares how recent incidents and leadership awareness created momentum to adopt SafeZone and improve campus safety protocols.

Jon Barefoot

Why Staff Safety Directly Impacts Patient Outcomes

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains why staff safety is inseparable from patient care. He shares how reducing safety concerns allows clinicians to focus fully on delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

Richie Miller

Why Law Enforcement Leaders Should Consider SafeZone

Richie Miller, Lieutenant at UNT Health Fort Worth, shares why SafeZone is a valuable tool for law enforcement professionals. He explains how improved communication, accurate location data, and faster response align with the core mission of helping people and keeping communities safe.

Joe Monroe

Managing Safety on a Large, Urban, Open Campus

Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, discusses the challenges of securing a large, open campus located in downtown Lexington. He explains how SafeZone enables reporting, photo sharing, and rapid assistance across a campus that functions like a city within a city.

Daran Dodd

Why Teamwork and Communication Matter Most in a Crisis

Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, describes critical moments of teamwork and communication during the hurricane response. He explains how SafeZone enabled communication with parents, responders, and staff when hundreds of inquiries were coming in and clarity was urgently needed.