Student & Wellbeing

WesternU

How Pizza and Live Demos Drove Safety App Adoption

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 creative strategies used to drive SafeZone adoption, including live demonstrations, peer engagement, and student outreach events—sometimes powered by pizza and swag. They explain how these efforts significantly increased awareness and downloads.

Clint Jones

Managing Campus Safety Across Rural, Remote, and Global Locations

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.

Clint Jones

Why Students and Staff Quickly Adopt Campus Safety Apps

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.

Clint Jones

Why Campus Safety Matters More Than Ever

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, explains why campus safety tools like SafeZone are essential in today’s increasingly complex and volatile campus environments. He discusses the responsibility universities have to protect students during a critical stage of their lives.

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.

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.

Clint Jones

Why Parents See Campus Safety Apps as Essential

Clint Jones, Project Manager at Tarleton State University, shares a real-world story demonstrating how parents value campus safety technology. He explains how parents were eager to adopt SafeZone to provide added protection and peace of mind for students in vulnerable, high-visibility roles.