Safety & Security

Texas A&M

From Static Plans to Real-Time Decision-Making on Game Day

Mike Johnson, Chief of Police at Texas A&M University, and Kary Shaffer, Assistant Chief at Texas A&M University, explain how SafeZone transforms static event action plans into live, real-time operations. They describe how messaging, location awareness, and live updates support faster, more informed decision-making during evolving incidents.

Joe Monroe

Why Consolidating Safety Systems Improves Campus Response

Joe Monroe, Chief of Police at the University of Kentucky, explains how consolidating multiple safety platforms into SafeZone reduced complexity and improved efficiency. He shares how streamlining systems enabled faster, more reliable emergency messaging across campus.

Barbara O'Connor

How Faster Response Times Save Lives on Campus

Barbara O’Connor, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety at Florida State University, recounts a critical incident on campus and explains how technology, dispatch coordination, and real-time crime center capabilities helped officers respond and neutralize a threat in under 2.5 minutes, demonstrating the life-saving impact of speed and coordination.

WesternU

How an Accidental Alert Proved Response Speed in Seconds

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 recount an accidental SafeZone activation during a live demonstration that resulted in a security response within seconds. The moment served as a powerful, real-world validation of response speed and system reliability.

Texas A&M

Scaling Campus Safety Across Multiple Texas A&M Locations

Mike Johnson, Chief of Police at Texas A&M University, and Kary Shaffer, Assistant Chief at Texas A&M University, discuss expanding SafeZone beyond College Station to satellite campuses across Texas. They explain how a unified safety platform supports consistent protocols and peace of mind across geographically dispersed locations.

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.

Clint Jones

Protecting Advisors and Faculty During Difficult Conversations

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, explains how SafeZone supports advisors and faculty who may face volatile situations. He describes how discreet check-ins and panic alerts provide peace of mind and faster assistance without requiring staff to call 911 or explain their location.

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.