Identify three hashtags related to your beat (list the most engaging threads and how they connect to your beat.)

 

#CampusSafety

Engaging Thread Example:
A recent thread under #CampusSafety discussed universities launching new safety escort services for students walking home at night. Students and campus police shared tips and personal stories about staying safe after dark.

How it connects:
This hashtag is widely used by students, universities, and campus police to share safety tips, report incidents, and highlight new safety initiatives. Monitoring #CampusSafety lets you keep up with national trends and local solutions that you can report on or adapt for Clark Atlanta University.

#SafeCampus

Engaging Thread Example:
An ongoing discussion with the #SafeCampus hashtag featured students from multiple universities sharing how emergency alert systems helped them during severe weather and campus lockdowns. University officials responded with information about system updates and resources.

How it connects:
#SafeCampus is often used for sharing resources, success stories, and concerns about campus security technology, emergency preparedness, and community responses. It gives you a window into what students and campuses nationwide are doing to improve safety, providing ideas for local reporting and comparison.

#StudentVoices

Engaging Thread Example:
A thread using #StudentVoices highlighted students speaking out about their experiences with campus safety, including participating in safety walks, reporting suspicious activity, and advocating for more lighting around residence halls.

How it connects:
This hashtag brings student perspectives to the forefront exactly what you want for an engaging, relevant beat. Following #StudentVoices helps you find firsthand accounts, concerns, and suggestions from your peers, which can inspire interviews, story angles, and calls to action at CAU.

Summary:
Using #CampusSafety, #SafeCampus, and #StudentVoices allows you to track what matters most to students and professionals in campus security. The engaging threads under these hashtags can spark story ideas, connect you with sources, and keep your reporting current and relatable.

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