Case Study: University of Exeter improves campus emergency response with CriticalArc SafeZone

WWII Bomb Unearthed Near Exeter Campus

The University of Exeter initially implemented CriticalArc's SafeZone platform to enhance the safety of its lone workers and out-of-hours staff. The challenge was to have a unified system prepared to handle both daily security operations and large-scale emergencies.

CriticalArc's solution provided the tools for a rapid and coordinated response when a WWII bomb was discovered near campus. Using SafeZone's mass communication tools, the security team successfully evacuated 4,000 app users and sent alerts to 32,000 people, preventing potential injury when the controlled detonation later caused significant structural damage. The university has since expanded its use of SafeZone for optimized coordination across multiple sites, achieving cost savings and providing greater reassurance to its community.

University of Exeter