Striking the Balance: Integrating Growth, Safety, and Policy with AI Surveillance Technology and the Clery Act on ASU’s Campuses

As the landscape of higher education in Arizona continues to grow, so does the need to focus on crime prevention and resolution strategies. The purpose of this paper is to identify how Arizona State University can improve the quality of life within its communities while maintaining its values as a campus that is open to the public. Specifically, this paper will tackle the question: Does Fūsus Real-Time Crime Center in the Cloud Technology (“Fūsus”) implemented by Arizona State University’s Police Department reduce crime on ASU’s Campuses? This question will be answered by analyzing crime statistics from Arizona State University in comparison to other institutions like Grand Canyon University and the University of Arizona, a deep-dive into the capabilities of artificial intelligence surveillance technology like Fūsus, and ultimately identifying if available evidence supports the conclusion that this technology can reduce crime.