YSU response network wins recognition

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown State University’s emergency- response network has won national acclaim.

It is featured in a six-page, full-color brochure recently produced by SimplexGrinnell, a national leader in security communications systems.

The brochure says YSU’s approach to emergency communications is a model for other universities nationwide.

“Following the shootings at Virginia Tech and other events at campuses around the country, the university made a commitment to be proactive and visionary in its efforts to create the safest possible environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus,” the brochure says.

YSU installed its notification system about three years ago. The system allows the university to quickly communicate messages to buildings in the event of an emergency.

“In conjunction with the campus-safety technology improvements, the university has created a threat-assessment team that constantly reviews operations and systems and discusses potential problem areas,” the brochure says.

“Through this process, YSU has established clear responsibilities for all personnel to be prepared and to take full advantage of the new life-safety and communications capabilities. With respect to campus safety, the university places considerable focus on keeping students, faculty and staff educated, informed and prepared.

“YSU has emerged as a university leader in life safety, security and campuswide emergency-voice communications,” the brochure adds.

To view the brochure, visit cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/ta/download.