Security Magazine features Talkaphone deployment at the Loyola University
Security Magazine features Talkaphone deployment at the Loyola University

Security Magazine features Talkaphone deployment at the Loyola University

Nov 29, 2001 | Post by Talkaphone

Security Magazine has featured Talkaphone deployment at the Loyola University Chicago in its October issue. Below is an excerpt from the “Building Perimeter Security to Increase Service, Safety” story by Claire Meyer. The full version can be found at www.securitymagazine.com.

At Loyola University in Chicago, Ill., security extends even beyond the official perimeter of the campus to protect students who live in the surrounding areas. According to Tim Cunningham, Student Community Liaison Officer for Loyola’s campus police department, two off-campus satellite offices serve as a safe space for students in trouble.

With emergency phones both inside and outside of the storefronts, students can immediately contact the campus dispatch center. In order to get inside the booth, students must use their school-issued swipe card, which also adds a level of security to the safe-houses. The emergency phones are under surveillance, so dispatchers have an additional resource to help them determine the exact nature of the emergency.

Students at Loyola are introduced to security through the summer orientation programs, as well as through multiple outreach programs throughout the school year and on social media, reminding them of safety tips and what resources are available.

Earlier in 2013, Talkaphone had a chance to sit down and talk with Loyola University Chicago’s Director of Environmental Services, Bill Curtin. Mr. Curtin was previously Loyola’s Director of Public Safety and oversaw the installation and implementation of Talkaphone emergency and mass broadcasting systems across their campuses.

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