Case Study: Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner strengthens campus active threat preparedness with Jensen Hughes

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner prepares colleges across 1 state with Jensen Hughes

The Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, acting on the direction of the state's governor, faced the challenge of strengthening active threat preparedness, coordination, and response capabilities across its higher education institutions following recent shooting events. To address this, they engaged Jensen Hughes to support the development and execution of a comprehensive active threat preparedness program.

Jensen Hughes implemented a solution that began with a high-level planning workshop to align key stakeholders. The program focused on real-world application through a series of structured tabletop exercises, enabling institutions to evaluate their response to complex active threat scenarios. The outcome provided individual after-action insights and a consolidated statewide improvement strategy, enhancing readiness and fostering a unified approach to safety and resilience across Rhode Island’s higher education system.

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner