About the Committee
UNLV formed the Committee on Campus Security and Safety (CCSS) in 2024 to review existing security measures and protocols and identify and propose new safety measures and physical systems. Their reviews and suggestions focused on our campus community and also considered local community resources and contacts. Subcommittee recommendations focused on these topic areas:
- Infrastructure improvements
- Alert systems, access controls, video detection systems for UNLV’s Maryland, Medical District, and Harry Reid Research and Technology Park campuses.
- Training and protocols
- Training program development and requirements; responsibilities and protocols for supervisors, chairs, deans, and senior leadership.
- Safety-related communications
- Communication channels for building occupants, integrating UNLV communications with the broader community, emergency alert messaging.
The committee’s work concluded in November 2024 with the publication of its final report.
Reports
The committee provided an interim report to university leadership in June 2024 and continued to refine the options for consideration based on feedback from the campus community. They completed their final report in November 2024. University leaders are reviewing the options for consideration and researching feasibility and cost. Links to both reports are included below.
In October 2024, the CCSS conducted a university-wide survey to learn about perceptions of safety on UNLV campuses. The survey is not statistically significant, however, it provides insights into issues, concerns, and suggestions. Further analysis and correlations, especially due to the low student response rate, are necessary to gain a full understanding of the perceptions of safety and security within UNLV. A link to the survey summary is included below.
Committee Members
- Maggie Farrell, Dean of Libraries, Committee Chair
- Neil Opfer, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction, Faculty Senate
- Ashley Stone, Student Recruitment Specialist, College of Fine Arts
- Bryan Hilbert, Director, Disability Resource Center
- Nakia Jackson-Hale, Assistant Dean for Administration, School of Nursing
- Breann Wickson, Administrative Assistant III, Marketing and International Business, Classified Staff Council
- Christopher Forepaugh, Doctoral Student, Department of Criminal Justice, GPSA
- Alexus Loera, CSUN
- Dominic Arellano, CSUN
- Musa Pam, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
- Mark Sakurada, Assistant Director, Information Technology and Emergency Communications, University Police Services
- Shauna Landis, Director, Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Alicia Rico, Department Chair, World Languages and Cultures
- Ian Mcdonough, Department Chair, Economics
- Bob Soulliere, Associate Director of Instructional Technology Services, Office of Information Technology
- Heather Ortiz, Director of Communication, Business Affairs
- Jennifer McCarthy, Executive Director, Space Management, Executive Vice President and Provost’s Office
- Kris Davidson, Executive Director, Research Infrastructure
- Eddie Gulbenkian, Assistant General Counsel
These articles from the UNLV News Center provide insight to the safety and security enhancements that have already been implemented.
Look for officers in sky-blue shirts when you have a question about campus safety and security.
Risk Management & Safety teams up with Thomas & Mack Center to prevent heat-related illnesses among event staff.
UNLV updates and adds emergency phones on campuses as part of safety and security upgrades.
The collaboration brings the fun — and the safety — to thousands of events each year.
Through initiatives like the annual Lighting & Safety Walk, departments work together to identify needed lighting repairs and safety updates.