Nathan Brown
Deputy Chief of PoliceUniversity of Kentucky Police DepartmentNathan Brown is the Deputy Chief of Police for the University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD), where he has served as a law enforcement officer since 2005. In this role, he provides leadership and oversight over all department divisions. For the last 10 years, he has worked as the UKPD executive leader for all department capital projects, including the integration and installation of the UK Central Security System, and has performed physical security assessments throughout UK HealthCare facilities to expand security technology across its enterprise. Nathan holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Ketnucky and had the honor of graduating from the FBI National Academy.
E78 – Safe Perimeter, Secure Care: A Case Study of the University of Kentucky Medical Center Perimeter Project
Historically, the University of Kentucky Medical Center operated with virtually no electronic security systems in place, leaving its expansive healthc…Historically, the University of Kentucky Medical Center operated with virtually no electronic security systems in place, leaving its expansive healthcare perimeter vulnerable to unauthorized access and significant safety risks. Recognizing the urgent…Historically, the University of Kentucky Medical Center operated with virtually no electronic security systems in place, leaving its expansive healthcare perimeter vulnerable to unauthorized access and significant safety risks. Recognizing the urgent need for a fundamental shift in institutional safety, the organization embarked on a transformative journey to secure its facilities. This transition was anchored by a rigorous, data-driven, comprehe…Historically, the University of Kentucky Medical Center operated with virtually no electronic security systems in place, leaving its expansive healthcare perimeter vulnerable to unauthorized access and significant safety risks. Recognizing the urgent need for a fundamental shift in institutional safety, the organization embarked on a transformative journey to secure its facilities. This transition was anchored by a rigorous, data-driven, comprehensive security assessment that identified critical vulnerabilities within the hospital’s footprint. The resulting strategy secured vital commitment and multi-year funding from the C-suite, signaling a shift in organizational culture that prioritized security as a core component of patient care. By implementing a highly controlled perimeter, UKMC has successfully mitigated threats while maintaining a healing environment. This session provides actionable insights into conducting high-impact security assessments to address the unique challenges of healthcare environments. Attendees will learn how to develop compelling business cases that secure stakeholder approval and funding while ensuring solutions align with patient-centric care. By leveraging data-driven techniques, participants will leave with practical tools to deliver evidence-based results. Equipped to confidently articulate the critical role of security in healthcare operations, attendees will leave with practical methods to drive long-term electronic security improvements while maintaining environments that prioritize safety and healing.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
