The University of Michigan has launched a multi-year initiative to enhance campus safety across all three campuses by upgrading emergency communications, unifying building access controls, and improving overall campus safety infrastructure.    

The Security Technology Enhancement Project (STEP) will refine key safety systems to boost emergency response, coordination, and situational awareness. These are essential tools in confronting critical incidents that could endanger lives on campus, such as an active shooter situation.  

This initiative underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to safety while maintaining its principles of privacy and ethical use of technology.

Statements, News and Updates:

• Record: New policy guides U-M’s use of campus security technologies (Oct. 27, 2025)
• Record: U-M launches effort to enhance campus safety technology (Sept. 10, 2025)
• Security Technology Enhancement Project FAQ (Sept. 10, 2025)
• DPSS Unveils New Website to Enhance Access to Safety Resources (Sept. 2, 2025)
• June 6 Campus Security Statement (June 6, 2025)