As our integrated approach to campus safety and security rises to meet new demands, the way different disciplines communicate with each other becomes integral to the success or failure of emergency response.

This page is intended as a space to share already-established communication plans and continue to brainstorm ways of reaching optimal communication, both among departments on campuses and with other organizations interacting with campuses.

Confidentiality and Privacy Laws

One of the issues we are confronted with when creating crisis communication plans is how best to achieve a balance between releasing appropriate information in service of security and safety while maintaining confidentiality.  Please consider the following article and video presentation:

Campus Security and Privacy Issues 

by David Fedder, Adam Hanna and Gerald Wilmes

Confidentiality Laws and Crisis Communication 

presented by Brett Sokolow, J.D., NCHERM

Windows Media File of presentation given at the 2008 Campus Security Summit