Author: Chris Stehm
Gallant Few Organization
GallantFew, Inc. provides individual transition support to all veterans in various stages of life’s ongoing transition. The STAR Transition Navigation program increases a veteran’s Self-Training and Response-Ability in five functional…
DOJ Awards $85.3 Million in Grants to Prevent School Violence
This year, the Department of Justice awarded grants to 215 schools, districts and municipalities through four funding opportunities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday it has awarded more than…
South Dakota, Virginia Schools Awarded Millions in School Security Grants
In Virginia, the maximum annual award for a school divison jumped from $100,000 to $250,000 and is expected to double next year. South Dakota and Virginia schools have been awarded…
How Would You Classify These Clery Crimes in Your ASR?
Are you a Campus Security Authority (CSA) responsible for collecting Clery Act crime statistics? What should these crime scenarios be classified under? Between Clery geography, classifying and counting Clery Act crimes, collecting…
U.S. Department of Education Announces New Grant Awards to Address School Safety and Improve Access to Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced $71.6 million in new funding to enhance safety in schools and improve student access to mental health resources. The U.S. Department…
National School Safety Week starts October 21st
The National School Safety Center, state governors and state school superintendents sponsor America’s Safe Schools Week, October 21-27, 2019. This observance is also actively supported by local, state and national…
500+ Schools Have Been Affected by Ransomware in 2019
A new report found in the past two weeks alone, 15 school districts made up of over 100 K-12 schools have been hit by ransomware attacks. Nine months into 2019,…
86% of Education Industry Experienced DNS Attack in Past Year
The education industry also has the lowest adoption of network security policy management automation at only 8%, according to a new report. A report released on Wednesday suggests the education…
Desert Hot Springs Shooting Thwarted; 3 Teens Arrested, Weapons Seized
Three 14-year-olds were arrested and two handguns along with a replica AR-15 semiautomatic rifle were seized from their homes. Police searched the teenagers’ houses and found several weapons. Three 14-year-olds…
Security Cameras at Univ. of Ill. Give Police Peace of Mind, Worry Others
Several instances have proven to University of Illinois police that the campus’ extensive video surveillance system is vital for campus security and safety. Ed Kavanaugh, the department’s telecommunications supervisor, remembers…
What Would You Do in These Clery Crime Scenarios?
Clery / Title IX Here are a few potential Clery crime scenarios. Do you know which situations constitute a Clery crime and which ones don’t? Time is running out to…
High Point Student Found with Guns Was Planning a School Shooting
The student told police he was planning to kill his roommate and himself if he didn’t get into a fraternity. A High Point University student was arrested Wednesday after he…