Today’s colleges and universities operate more like small municipalities than traditional academic institutions, managing everything from public safety and housing to utilities, healthcare, transportation, IT, and large public events. That complexity creates a growing challenge for campus security and emergency management leaders: how to move beyond reactive response models and build a culture of continuous readiness.

In this webinar, emergency preparedness experts Dennis A. Terpin, PhD, OHST, EMT-P, and Michael Belmonte, CEM, IPEM, MEP, MS, will explore how campuses can strengthen situational awareness, improve cross-functional coordination, and reduce the time between early warning signs and effective action.

Attendees will learn how modern “battle watch” and fusion center concepts can help institutions identify emerging threats faster, validate information more effectively, and support better decision-making during both high-impact emergencies and routine infrastructure disruptions. The discussion will examine real-world campus risks ranging from active threats and crowd events to utility failures, water intrusion, smoke incidents, and cyber-related disruptions. Speakers will also address governance, privacy, staffing, training, and implementation considerations for institutions seeking to enhance readiness capabilities while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Whether your campus is evaluating new technologies, refining emergency operations procedures, or looking to improve coordination across departments, this session will provide practical strategies for building a more resilient and proactive campus safety program.