Governor Kaine Announces Campus Security Conference
– Opportunity to share information, review technologies –
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that he will host a Campus Security Conference on August 13, 2007. The conference, to be held at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, will allow participants to share information on campus security strategies, participate in panel discussions on security issues, and examine the latest products and services to improve campus security from a wide variety of vendors.
Representatives of Virginia’s public and private, two- and four-year, degree- granting colleges and universities have been invited to the day-long conference. Governor Kaine is scheduled to attend the event, and will provide opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. on August 13th.
“As college campuses across the Commonwealth prepare for the new semester, we believe it is important that campus officials have access to the latest information, technology, and strategies to keep our students, staff, and faculty members safe,” Governor Kaine said. “This conference will allow administrators to share important information and review the latest technologies that can be deployed to promote campus security.”
Colleges and universities will be encouraged to send a team of participants, including top administrators, campus security, emergency management, health, counseling, and information technology officials. Faculty and student leaders also are invited.
Panel presentations will focus on Campus Emergency Alert Systems, Preparedness Training, Campus and Local Community Coordination, Campus Safety and Security Coordination, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and Risk Assessments.
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