Real-Time Coordination & Response

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.

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.

Barbara O'Connor

How AI-Powered Cameras Are Transforming Campus Threat Detection

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, shares how AI-enhanced camera systems and license plate recognition are transforming campus safety. She explains how artificial intelligence helps identify threats in real time, dramatically reducing investigation timelines and improving response effectiveness.

Daran Dodd

How OmniGuard Enabled Mutual Aid and Resource Tracking

Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, shares how OmniGuard enabled creative problem-solving during the hurricane response. He explains how SafeZone was used to track first responders and mutual aid personnel when radio and cellular communications were unavailable.

Clint Jones

How Indoor Positioning Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, explains why indoor positioning is critical during medical emergencies. Drawing from personal experience, he shares how precise location data could dramatically reduce response times and potentially save lives during incidents like strokes or heart attacks.

Christopher Jamison

When Minutes Matter: Executing Emergency Communications in Seconds

Christopher Jamison of Alertus explains why campuses need a single point of activation for emergency communications. He highlights how rapid, coordinated messaging enables institutions to act decisively when minutes matter, ensuring communities receive clear instructions in seconds rather than minutes.

Barbara O'Connor

How Real-Time Crime Centers Improve Officer Safety and Incident Response

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, describes how the university’s real-time crime center enables faster, safer incident response. She explains how live video, body-worn cameras, analysts, and cross-agency intelligence sharing improve situational awareness and enhance officer safety during critical incidents.