Shattering Campus Security Myths for Universities – Part I
March 15, 2019
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The safety and security teams at universities are facing expanding responsibilities and campus expansion, combined with stagnant staffing and funding. These pressures are leading many security leaders to explore new technology in search of relief. Before you begin to consider options, it’s important to first clear up several misperceptions about what is and isn’t…
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Video: SciTech News Story on SafeZone’s Indoor Positioning
March 11, 2019
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Heriot-Watt & CriticalArc Win Prestigious OSPA UK Award
March 8, 2019
Press Releases
Heriot-Watt University and CriticalArc win Prestigious OSPA UK Award SafeZone technology is key to growing success for university WEST MALLING, UNITED KINGDOM, 08 MARCH 2019 – The security team at Heriot-Watt University and CriticalArc were awarded the 2019 OSPA UK award winner – its second major award in the last six months – thanks to…
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Aston University Launches Unified SafeZone Solution
March 5, 2019
Press Releases
Aston University rolls-out unified SafeZone protection and assistance solution for all staff and students worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 05 MARCH 2019 – Aston University, Birmingham, is transforming security and safety with the introduction of SafeZone® for students and staff on campus and those travelling globally. The SafeZone solution, from CriticalArc, will put users directly in…
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Emergency Management Challenges & How to Overcome Them
February 28, 2019
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From terror attacks to severe weather events, reports consistently identify the same types of challenges that characterize all crisis situations, with similar errors occurring over and over again. Typically, these include fractured command and control structures, communication systems failures, delayed or inefficient deployment of resources. Leadership Challenges Most emergencies involve multiple response teams and…
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Three leading Australian universities roll out SafeZone
February 18, 2019
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Three leading Australian universities roll out SafeZone protection for students and staff New wave of adoptions reflects growing concern to improve safety and security SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 19 FEBRUARY 2019 – Three leading Australian universities are introducing SafeZone® technology from CriticalArc in a drive to improve safety, increase their security teams’ capabilities and provide better care…
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How to Improve Campus Safety and Security for the Upcoming Academic Year
February 14, 2019
Blogs
Campus safety is a continuous challenge, but recently universities have begun to shift their stance to view campus safety as part of the student experience and as a means to differentiate themselves to both attract new students and improve retention rates with existing students. Because many universities face budget shortfalls and a lack of…
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Newcastle University Case Study
February 5, 2019
Case Studies
Newcastle University’s use of SafeZone enables a consistent approach to security and safety across its entire campus and provides first responders complete situational awareness, ensuring the fastest and most appropriate response.
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KPIs to Enhance Your Critical Incident Drills
January 31, 2019
Blogs
If you’re in the top tier among your peers, your team regularly conducts a series of drills and exercises to keep skills sharp and to provide training and education purposes. These drills cover both individual incidents and wide-spread incidents across a university campus or corporate campus. Typically, there are table-top briefing sessions beforehand to review…
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How to Know Where & When Your Security Team Is Patrolling
January 15, 2019
Blogs
Ask yourself this question, “Do you really know where and when your safety or security team’ is patrolling?” If you’re like most heads of security, you spend a lot of time outlining when, where and how to patrol areas under your jurisdiction. But unless you physically accompanying each safety or security officer on patrol…
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Video: News Story on Texas A&M Deployment of SafeZone Solution
January 14, 2019
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How to Optimize Your Safety & Security Patrols
December 3, 2018
Blogs
Let’s say you have a team of 25 people on your safety and security team and you’re responsible for the wellbeing and protection of several thousand people at the company or university where you work. You run three different shifts (morning, afternoon, and night). You have predefined geographic areas that your teams are responsible for…
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