Michigan State University Vice President and Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch provides a campus safety and security update. Throughout the past year, the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) has been hard at work enhancing several different campus safety and security initiatives. 

Following the violence our community experienced in February 2023, we continue to stand together as a community. And Lynch says MSU DPPS stands committed to ensuring the safety of our Spartan community. 

Conversation Highlights:

(1:28) - The third-party after-action review by Security Risk Management Consultants (SRMC) was completed in October 2023. 

(2:48) - There are new metal detectors around campus that are allowing guests to enter venues quicker, while also ensuring overall safety. 

(4:46) - Enhancements to the MSU Alert system
Log in to alert.msu.edu to review and update your notification preferences. You can also download the SafeMSU app and enable push notifications to receive alerts. 

(9:22) - Door Lock Installations
As of January 2024, the door lock installation project is 82 percent complete for identified classrooms. You can learn more about the new locks on the Safety Tips page. 

(12:12) - MSU DPPS continues to develop the new MSU Security Operations Center, or SOC. 

(13:23) - Active Violence Incident (AVI) Training
Online-based active violence incident, or AVI, training is now available to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. In addition to the online training, MSU DPPS offers in-person training for students, faculty, and staff. More at the Community Program Participation page. 

(14:31) - How are you reflecting on February 13, 2023?

(16:16) - Moving Forward – Key Takeaways

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