Richie Miller, Lieutenant at UNT Health Fort Worth, reflects on the SafeZone rollout and explains why the implementation exceeded expectations. He highlights responsive support, minimal friction, and a platform that delivered exactly what was promised as key reasons for success.
Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, explains the key factors behind SafeZone’s successful rollout. He highlights the importance of early stakeholder buy-in, strong marketing and communications, and close collaboration with IT and communications teams to ensure effective adoption.
Kary Shaffer, Assistant Chief at Texas A&M University, explains why SafeZone stands out as a truly unified safety solution. He shares how the platform replaces multiple disconnected systems with one simple, easy-to-use tool that delivers messaging, location awareness, and operational visibility without added complexity, even for non-technical users.
Jon Barefoot, Vice President of Security, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness at Indiana University Health, shares advice for healthcare leaders considering SafeZone. He explains why finding passionate internal partners—especially clinical leaders—is critical to overcoming resistance to change, securing resources, and ensuring long-term adoption and successful implementation.
Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, shares advice for peers evaluating campus safety platforms. He emphasizes taking a holistic view of current and future needs, assessing return on investment, and selecting a solution that supports effective communication during crises.
Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, describes how SafeZone supports safety across geographically dispersed locations, including rural campuses, remote facilities, and international student placements. He explains how geofencing, situational awareness, and mass communications help the university manage risk and protect students wherever they are.
Garrey Martinez, Director of Emergency Management at CU Anschutz, shares practical advice for peers considering SafeZone. He emphasizes the importance of strong communication and marketing campaigns to explain the “why” behind the platform and ensure successful adoption during implementation.
Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, discusses the value of collaboration between higher education institutions. He explains how conferences, shared experiences, and trusted partnerships help campus leaders learn from one another and continuously improve safety practices.
Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, explains why earning trust through transparency is essential when introducing new safety technology. He shares how building confidence among employees, faculty, and staff helps drive adoption and enables teams to advocate for the platform across the enterprise.
Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, explains how SafeZone has been widely adopted by students, staff, and campus police. He shares why the app is an easy sell in today’s higher education environment and how its intuitive design makes it a trusted safety tool across the campus community.