A NEW SAFETY APP AND SECURITY CAMERAS

In an emergency, phone numbers are listed and can be called from the App. The location is pinpointed on a map through state-of-theart geo-location features. Also, if something is out of place or seems to be suspicious, a person can see something, say something, and report a tip for the campus police to follow up.

If there is an active threat, there are safety tips and offline-ready emergency plans on the phone to ensure safety. Albany Technical College can also send out notifications via unlimited geo-located push notifications.

In addition to the ATC Safety App, Albany Technical College upgraded its existing surveillance camera system to enhance surveillance in low-lit areas, inside buildings, and the exterior of buildings. Cameras are primarily located at building entrances and other places where security assessment has identified risk to safety or property, for example, theft or trespassing. Only ATC law enforcement personnel will have access to the system to protect privacy laws.

"We want to make sure students have the tools to stay safe on our campus, and I think that this new app, along with camera upgrades, will certainly enhance safety on Albany Technical College's campus," said newly appointed Chief of Police LaShawnda Ethridge. "In addition to the potential crime deterrence impact cameras can have, the ATC Police Department anticipates being able to use footage from video cameras to investigate and solve crimes committed against those who work at college and those who visit the campus."

"In today's world, having technology that will immediately share potential lifesaving information to the campus community and local law enforcement instantly makes sense," said Mr. Kenneth Singleton, Dean for Public Safety and Technology, Campus Safety Coordinator.

ATC SAFE is a robust mass notifications and crisis management solution with deep integration into 9-1-1. The app is used at colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada.