Traditional student bodies are changing to a population of diverse cultures. This has a significant impact on how campus security is approached. Cultural sensitivity, awareness and a proactive approach are key to a campus security plan. More and more campus security officers are collaborating with schools as promoters of the school’s culture.

Age diversity is also a factor is how campus security is being handled. With young students mixing with older students seeking a better life through adult education, there first contact at a school is usually a security officer. The responsibility as an ambassador representing the school requires a strong but welcoming presence. Campus environment should be safe and secure, but also welcoming.

Common Security Issues

Specialized Skill Sets

It takes a continuous commitment to build off this understanding with training and so that each security officer understands how to conduct themselves on campus. Awareness, sensitivity, an appreciation for the campus environment and a commitment to supporting the campus’s culture and policies are all requirements.