Editorial: New Text Messaging System

Campus Safety Services has finally implemented a text messaging safety service at JCU called JCU Alert. The system, which can send roughly 8,000 texts per minute, will be able to send information and updates, should an emergency occur. CSS did the right thing by finally expanding safety options and should be applauded for a step in the right direction.

By introducing this JCU Alert, CSS has basically designed an insurance policy that can potentially notify 15,000 people. For each account that is signed up, the member has the ability to list two phone numbers as well as an e-mail address to receive alerts.
This system was also a smart decision because it only cost $1 an account to implement. Also, anyone including students, administrators, parents and off-campus friends and family have the ability to sign up to receive the alerts.

JCU Alert is a smart and realistic move by CSS. Decisions like these should continue to be made in the future.