Operational Insights

Jon Barefoot

Using Data and Analytics to Measure Safety ROI

Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, explains how SafeZone data is integrated into enterprise analytics to measure adoption and usage. He shares how dashboards and data transparency help demonstrate real return on investment and drive continuous improvement.

Joe Monroe

How Strategic Marketing Drove Campus Safety App Adoption

Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, shares how a coordinated marketing and communications strategy accelerated SafeZone adoption. He describes phased rollouts, tabling events, targeted messaging, and high-visibility digital signage that helped drive awareness and usage.

Daran Dodd

How Students Use SafeZone in Real-World Situations

Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, explains how students quickly adopted SafeZone and began using it in meaningful ways. He shares real examples of tips, check-ins, and safety reporting that help officers keep students informed and safe on campus.

Barbara O'Connor

What Game Day Teaches Us About Everyday Campus Safety Operations

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, explains how the collaboration and real-time coordination used on game days can be applied to everyday campus operations. She highlights the value of integrated safety centers, cross-department communication, and proactive risk management.

WesternU

How Adoption Metrics Proved SafeZone Was Working

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 how adoption metrics and usage data demonstrated SafeZone’s impact. They explain how visible growth in downloads and engagement helped validate the investment with leadership and maintain momentum.

Daran Dodd

Why Consolidating Safety Systems Matters for Campus Security

Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, explains how consolidating multiple safety systems into a single SafeZone platform improved efficiency and reduced complexity. He shares how moving away from five separate systems enabled faster, more reliable emergency communications and response.

WesternU

What a Smooth Campus Safety Deployment Looks Like

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 discuss WesternU’s smooth SafeZone deployment and the importance of strong relationships with consultants. They explain how treating partners as an extension of the university team helped ensure a successful rollout.

Texas A&M

Why Indoor Positioning Matters for Large-Scale Campus Events

Kary Shaffer, Assistant Chief at Texas A&M University, explains how indoor positioning and scalable technology support safety during large stadium events and concerts. He shares how real-time visibility allows teams to validate plans, adapt to changing conditions, and manage events beyond football season.