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.
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.
Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, shares practical advice for universities implementing new safety technology. He emphasizes early IT alignment, realistic planning, and breaking implementation into manageable phases to ensure long-term success.
Daran Dodd, Chief of Police at UNC Asheville, shares how leadership and stakeholder collaboration were essential to SafeZone’s successful implementation. He explains how incremental integration, contract timing, and leadership buy-in helped deliver a seamless campus-wide solution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.