Meeting the Challenge of Closing and Maintaining Security of Your Campus
March 15, 2020
Blogs
Managing Security of a Closed Campus As countries around the world declare Coronavirus a national emergency, universities across the globe are electing to partially or fully close their campus as a precautionary measure to help keep students and staff safe, and slow the spread of the virus. The impact is felt severely by the public…
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How Universities are Managing Coronavirus-Related Critical Incidents
March 5, 2020
Blogs
As the coronavirus or Covid-19 cases begin to accelerate into Australia, Western Europe and the United States, universities are closely examining their business continuity policies and procedures in order to ensure they’re prepared. When university officials meet, they’re asking difficult questions about the 5.3M students studying abroad: Do we know who and how many of…
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How to Help Your Campus Community Prepare for the Unexpected
November 18, 2019
Blogs
[An Interview with Todd C. Kaplan, Associate Director, NUPD & Emergency Manager at Northeastern University] For those that work in Emergency Management, one of the greatest struggles is getting the general public to listen, educate, and prepare themselves in advance of an actual emergency. Todd C. Kaplan, PhD is the Emergency Manager for Northeastern University…
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How Universities Can Better Protect Students with Disabilities
November 10, 2019
Blogs
Universities Protecting the Safety and Wellbeing of those with Disabilities It’s often said that Universities are effectively a mid-sized city, with a very diverse community of students, faculty, staff and contractors migrating to and from campus day and night. University officials strive to achieve an inclusive culture that accommodates all individuals, including those with physical…
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New Wave of UK Universities Adopts SafeZone Solution
October 21, 2019
Press Releases
New Wave of UK Universities Adopts SafeZone Solution SafeZone solution seen as must-have security technology to attract students LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 22 OCTOBER 2019 – A new wave of UK universities is adopting CriticalArc’s SafeZone® service for improved campus security, including the University of Greenwich, University of South Wales, University of East Anglia, University of…
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Command & Control Software Aids Response to Active Assailants
September 30, 2019
Blogs
Are You Prepared to Respond to a Multi-Pronged Active Assailant Threat? I recently attended the SafeZone APAC Conference in Queensland, Australia, where dozens of customers and interested parties gathered to exchange ideas on how to protect the tens of thousands they’re entrusted with safeguarding. One of the themes that resonated most with attendees was just…
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How to Protect Students & Staff Traveling on University Business
September 15, 2019
Blogs
Students & Staff Traveling on University Business Each year, there are over 4.8 million students who study abroad1. Research indicates approximately 333,000 US students2, 29,000 UK students3 and 49,000 Australian students4 are among those who leave home annually to study across the globe. And if your Campus Security or Campus Police team is like most,…
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Hutt Street Centre Case Study
April 15, 2019
Case Studies
Hutt Street Center is a not-for-profit organization doing vital work helping homeless people. The center is using SafeZone to reduce the vulnerability of their lone workers on assignment in the community. View Case Study
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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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Northumbria University Focused on Staff and Student Safety
July 28, 2018
Case Studies
Northumbria University has two large city-based campuses in Newcastle and uses SafeZone as part of its integrated approach to help promote and assure student and staff safety within this busy urban environment.
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Video: Thoughts on SafeZone from a VP of Student Wellbeing
March 3, 2018
Videos
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University of Swansea Case Study
December 14, 2017
Case Studies
Swansea University is increasingly recognized as one of the UK’s most ambitious research-led universities. With its first-class teaching facilities, research and international outlook, the university is fully committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone studying, working or living there.
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