Multiple universities have assigned personal security details to presidents, regents and other senior leaders amid an uptick in targeted threats and violent incidents tied to highly charged campus protests. Former Rutgers president Jonathan Holloway and other leaders reported arrests and vandalism tied to threats; the University of Michigan provided around-the-clock protection to regents. Administrators cited targeted criminal acts, including vandalism of private residences, as justification for enhanced protection measures. Campus-safety experts warn that while security details protect individuals, they may also reduce leaders’ accessibility and alter campus culture. Boards and presidents must weigh the immediate safety needs against impacts on transparency and community engagement. The trend could prompt sectorwide changes in risk-assessment protocols, crisis communications and the allocation of security budgets.