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When a critical incident unfolds on a college campus, the first moments are defined by uncertainty. Reports may be incomplete, conflicting, or delayed while officers and command staff must make immediate decisions that affect the safety of thousands of students, faculty, and visitors. In these moments, what happens in the first few minutes can shape the outcome of the response.
In this peer-driven discussion, campus safety leaders will share how they approach the critical first minutes of an incident – from the initial alert to the first coordinated response. The conversation will focus on what information actually matters early on, how leaders make sense of incomplete or evolving inputs, and how multiple systems are used together in real-world operations.
Drawing on experience from campus environments with high population turnover and complex infrastructure, panelists will discuss how tools such as gunshot detection, video, access control, analytics, and communications systems are used in combination to support situational awareness and decision-making, while helping reduce uncertainty and cognitive load for officers and command staff.
The discussion will also explore how visible preparedness and consistent response protocols influence campus confidence, helping institutions build trust while improving safety outcomes.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the information campus safety leaders rely on in the first minutes of a developing incident
- Understand how multiple systems are used together to support early-stage decision-making
- Recognize how integrated workflows help reduce uncertainty for both field personnel and command staff
- Understand how visible preparedness and coordinated response influence trust across campus communities
Expert Speakers
David B. Mitchell, University of Maryland, College Park
David B. Mitchell brings more than 40 years of law enforcement leadership to his current role as Chief of Police at the University of Maryland, College Park. He previously served as Chief of Police for Prince George's County (1990–1995) and as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police (1995–2003), where he led the agency's response to landmark events including the September 11 attacks and the D.C. Sniper investigation. He later served as Secretary of Delaware's Department of Safety and Homeland Security (2004–2009).
Mitchell holds a B.S., Master of Public Policy, and J.D. from the University of Maryland, is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and serves as an adjunct instructor at both Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland.
Daryl Green, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Daryl Green, PhD, is the Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he leads public safety, law enforcement, and emergency management operations across a large, urban academic medical campus. With more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement, military service, and emergency preparedness, Dr. Green previously served as Chief of Staff for Michigan State University Police and Public Safety and as Chief of Police for the City of Lansing. He has led patrol and incident command operations for hospital environments and large-scale events and is recognized for advancing policy, training, and transparency reforms.
Dr. Green holds a PhD and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He also serves as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Clarence T. Hunter Jr., Virginia Commonwealth University
Chief Clarence T. Hunter Jr. was appointed chief of police of the VCU Police Department on Feb 10, 2025. He began his policing career in 1990 with the Richmond Police Department. After serving six years with Richmond, he moved over to the Henrico County Police Division in July of 1996. During his tenure with Henrico County, he served on the Division SWAT team, Criminal Investigations and Organized Crime Sections. He has also held the role of Commanding Officer for the South Station Precinct and Personnel and Training. As a Deputy Chief he oversaw both the patrol and investigative components for Henrico. Before retiring in 2018, Clarence held the rank of assistant chief of police overseeing field operations.
Clarence T. Hunter Jr holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Mountain State University. He is a graduate of the Administrative Officer Management Course at North Carolina State University, the Police Executive Leadership School at the University of Richmond and the Senior Management Institute for Police, sponsored by the Police Executive Research Forum, in Boston, Massachusetts. He has also completed the New Chief training program at the University of Virginia. Prior to entering law enforcement,
Clarence T. Hunter Jr. served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division and the Virginia Army National Guard retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant in 2004.