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A podcast from Campus Safety featuring important and timely conversations with those charged with the public safety, security, and emergency management of schools, universities, and healthcare facilities.
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How Montgomery College Established Its Public Safety Department
Prioritizing the safety of students and staff on school campuses is expected, and those expectations have grown exponentially in recent years. Prior to this significant shift, safety and security…
How Campus Messaging Can Help Prevent School Emergencies
During a school emergency, it is vital that campus leaders can quickly disseminate critical information to students, staff, and visitors to mitigate potential impact. Utilizing multiple communication…
How a Police Chief Standardized Campus Security Following a Massive Merger
In July 2023, Connecticut's 12 previously independent community colleges merged to create Connecticut State Community College (CSCC), making it the fifth-largest community college in the country.Six…
How Temple University Police Prioritize Community Relations
During routine police patrols, officers regularly navigate assigned areas in their vehicles, monitoring for suspicious activity, enforcing traffic laws, and responding to calls for service. While…
Securing Graduation Ceremonies: Making the Case for Weapons Detection
Graduation season is upon us, and while it's a time for celebration, it is also a time that leaves campuses vulnerable to security threats. Over the years, more and more schools, particularly…
How the St. Louis University Public Safety Department Maintains Low Officer Attrition Rates
Low attrition rates are always a goal for police and public safety departments, but various factors have made that particularly difficult in recent years. A 2023 study found police resignations…
Switching to a Hybrid Policing Model on a College Campus
In recent years, many college campuses have transitioned from unarmed campus security or police departments to armed or hybrid ones. While this massive undertaking requires much research and…
Transitioning from Contract to In-House Security on a College Campus
When Tiffany Justice joined Goucher College as the director of campus safety, the department was using contract security. Justice successfully advocated for switching the department to in-house…
College Therapy Dogs: What Are the Costs and Benefits?
Various studies have shown the positive impact therapy animals have on the mental health of college students, and one source estimates 60% of U.S. colleges and universities have a pet therapy program…
Intrado VP on the Benefits of Alyssa's Law Becoming Federal Legislation
Since the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, seven states have established versions of Alyssa's Law, mandating all public elementary and secondary school buildings be equipped with…
The Benefits of School Bus Video Surveillance
U.S. motorists can't recall 68% of key information following a crash and 44% failed to identify the car at fault for a traffic incident, according to recent study. Another study found 70% of drivers…
Behavioral Threat Assessments: Centralizing Student Data to Mitigate School Violence
Many schools have behavioral threat assessment and management systems in place that monitor student behavior for warning signs of potential violence. The primary goal of these technologies is to…
How Improved Cellular Connectivity Enhances Both School Safety and Education
While there are ongoing discussions within the K-12 world about banning cell phones in the classroom, there are many scenarios where quick access to a cellular device could improve student and staff…
An Inside Look at Sewanee's Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative
On college campuses, sexual assaults account for 43% of total on-campus crimes. Marginalized groups are at an even higher risk for sexual violence, including people of color and LGBTQ+ students.To…
Intercampus Collaboration Key to Improving Student Mental Health at Small Colleges
More than 80% of college students are struggling emotionally at least somewhat, with more than 25% reporting they are struggling significantly, according to one recent report. Addressing these mental…
Should Your Campus Police Department Be Accredited?
Campus Safety spoke with University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) Chief and Assistant Vice President Linda Stump-Kurnick about her agency’s experience with accreditation. It is accredited by…
UVM’s Cat ECare Program Provides Life-Saving Supplies for Medical Emergencies
Cardiac arrest doesn’t just happen to adults who are middle aged or elderly. America was reminded of this fact on January 2, 2023, when 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the…
Tips for Selecting Video Surveillance and Window Film Vendors for Your School
In 2023, there were 11,311 security services businesses in the United States, according to IBIS. Campus leaders tasked with making security purchase decisions have to choose what solutions they want…
From PE Teacher to Security Director: How a Private Jesuit School Safety Leader Maintains Connections
Twenty-two years ago, Kelli Lotito was hired as a physical education teacher at Regis Jesuit High School in Colorado. Lotito worked her way up the ranks, becoming the athletic director before…
How Brentwood Union Community Relations Officers Serve and Protect Students
A year and a half ago, student community relations officers (SACROs) were added to Brentwood Union Free School District’s school safety team. These non-traditional school safety employees were added…
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Campus Safety Voices has published 120 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Technology.
Campus Safety Voices is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.