With several thousand criminal acts reported annually on U.S. campuses, ranging from vehicle theft to burglary, assault and sexual offenses, many challenges affect the safety and security of educational facilities. Campus stakeholders responsible for security know that it’s imperative to adopt a holistic approach, reviewing several factors involved with creating a comfortable environment, conducive to learning, while offering peace of mind to students and parents.
A 360-degree perspective on campus security requires the involvement of various campus organizations. A secure campus is built across multiple departments and budgets, beyond emergency management and campus police. Leadership within facilities, IT departments and administrators must come together to foster a prominent safety culture.