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Clint Jones

Why Parents See Campus Safety Apps as Essential

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, shares a real-world story demonstrating how parents value campus safety technology. He explains how parents were eager to adopt SafeZone to provide added protection and peace of mind for students in vulnerable, high-visibility roles.

Barbara O'Connor

From Blue Phones to Smart AI Devices: The Future of Campus Safety

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, explains her vision for transforming traditional campus blue phones into AI-enabled safety devices. She describes how intelligent cameras and voice-activated technology can improve emergency awareness and deliver faster, more effective responses.

Jon Barefoot

The Future of Staff Safety: Desktop, Wearables, and Smart Escalation

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, discusses the future of staff safety technology. He explains how SafeZone is being extended beyond mobile apps to desktop solutions and targeted wearable devices, ensuring rapid access to help in high-risk environments.

Christopher Jamison

The Power of Integrated Safety Communications for Universities

Christopher Jamison of Alertus explains how strong integration between safety platforms improves communication and expands institutional capabilities. He shares why Alertus partnered with CriticalArc to strengthen messaging, enhance mass notification, and deliver greater value to higher education customers.