Can Your Blue Light Tower Think Beyond “Safety 101?”

Bruce Kutsche
Tue, February 03, 2026

Does your blue light think beyond Safety 101? or is it stuck in high-school level protection? 

You want your blue light tower to be an overachiever - integrated into a smart, connected security system that works across every inch of campus.

But the reality for most schools? An outdated campus reveals eerie, shadowed corners with no WiFi. The late-night walk after a biology class through a deserted parking lot causes anxiety. Social media rumors about an incident on campus run amok - but it turns out it was a false alarm.

Across town, there's a modernized campus that is a parent’s and student’s dream. 

Confident, beaming blue light towers speckle the landscape with live-streaming video and intercom audio for two-way communication. Help buttons are ready to call emergency services - no matter what's going on. It’s a comprehensive, integrative system that protects their lives. 

If your security system is old, outdated, and silent, it’s time to modernize. 

 

Modern Campus Security is Table-Stakes 

Crime on college campuses has decreased by 53% in the last 16 years, thanks to more modern infrastructure, broader safety culture, and smarter systems. More tech is detecting, responding, and deterring in real-time. 

However, 86% of campuses still report violent acts. Unfortunately, school shootings are more common. Hundreds of thousands crowd into packed football stadiums with sometimes intense school rivalries. 

The takeaway? Modern campus security is more important than ever. And traditional systems can't keep up. 

 

Overachiever Status Starts Here: The Pedestal PRO Advantage

From two-way audio and video to branded mascot vinyl coverings, Pedestal PRO emergency blue light towers are the showstopper of your new security system.

They’re more than “an emergency phone.” They're a beacon of safety for students and proof to parents that you're prioritizing more than an education. 

Plus, they're smart. Really smart. Think knowing the difference between a gunshot and a confetti cannon at the Homecoming Parade. 

Can they…?

  •     • Detect gunshots?
  •     • Extend WIFI to remote areas?
  •     • Capture and stream video from key vantage points?
  •     • Summon emergency help quickly?
  •     • Act as a smart sensor hub for real-time incident data?
  •     • Integrate with my broader security infrastructure?

An integrated smart tower from Pedestal PRO means every inch of campus is covered with technology that gets an A+.

 

Let Pedestal PRO Build Your Custom Blue Light Towers 

If your answer is a resounding “No” as you moved down that list, it’s time to upgrade to custom blue light towers with Pedestal PRO. 

Customized to your school colors? Check.

Automated responses like flashing lights and alarms? Check.

Beautifully, fully-lit, architecturally designed? Wait, really? Check.

Start your design today with a pre-built template or a completely custom design. Receive CAD drawings and color renderings within 48 hours, and install brand new blue light towers within 12 to 15 days. No bloody knuckles required; everything is precut, lined up, and matched to optimize field installation time.

Back-to-campus shouldn’t mean back to worrying about safety. Start your order today.

- Bruce Kutsche | 60 - Tue, February 03, 2026
(last updated: Tue, Feb 3, 2026 12:26 PM)