Is the Safety and Security of Students a Priority on Campus?
Supporting Safer Campus Environments through Layered Security
There is a known challenge to secure open and dynamic campuses. Facilities, operations, and security leaders are under increased pressure to modernize safety and security infrastructure without compromising the guest experience. Long lines, manual bag checks, and outdated screening methods can create delays at entrances while also impacting how students, staff, and visitors experience campus life and events. Modern weapons detection technology from Evolv helps colleges and universities strengthen security while maintaining a welcoming campus environment. During athletic events, commencements, concerts, and other large gatherings, campuses need screening processes that support security goals while keeping people moving through entrances efficiently.
“Security screening is a delicate balancing act, and Evolv enables us to balance between creating a safer environment and one where our fans have a great experience.”
Matt ConwayAssociate Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations, Boston College
Operational visibility and flexibility are important considerations for higher education environments where security needs can shift between venues, event types, and crowd sizes. Modern screening technology provides campus leaders with access to real-time entry data, helping security teams monitor crowd flow, identify where additional staffing may be needed, and make informed decisions throughout an event. This visibility can also support coordination between campus security personnel, dispatch teams, and local law enforcement when incidents occur. At the same time, systems that can be adjusted, relocated, and continuously updated through software enhancements allow institutions to adapt their security posture over time without major infrastructure changes.
NEWCOM partners with Evolv Technology to help colleges and universities to deploy layered safety strategies that help deter threats, strengthen response readiness, and support positive experiences for students, athletes, staff, and guests. By helping institutions modernize venue security and improve operational awareness, campuses can enhance protection measures while maintaining welcoming environments for everyday campus life and large-scale events alike.
By enabling the Evolv Express®, College Campuses can Achieve the Following:
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Shrink entry lines of students and attendees
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Determine entry counts (ticketed and non-ticketed)
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Redeploy security staffing required to conduct manual bag checks
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Increase number of students and attendees at start of events
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Redeploy Express systems quickly and easily between locations
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Integrate mass communication with local police for faster emergency response
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Create a safer environment that helps facilitate learning
Did you know? We hold several contracts that offer technology you can qualify for.
Are you looking to shorten the time from search to purchase of technology for your school? Take advantage of a more streamlined buying process, with no need for Requests for Proposals (RFPs). All NEWCOM’s contracts have been awarded through the public bid process and are available in every state to meet your technology needs.
Why NEWCOM?
NEWCOM is based in the metropolitan Boston area with operations nationwide. With 25+ years of experience with advanced projects and has carefully curated suppliers that are leaders in emerging technology products. The company’s physical security portfolio features advanced screening, detection, and monitoring technologies designed and customized to meet each client’s needs. NEWCOM, is a solution provider and systems integrator for Public Sector industries providing the critical link between wireless technology and business optimization. To learn more, visit https://newcomglobal.com/.
