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…
NYC School Installs 150-Pound Bullet-Resistant Doors
The doors, which can be locked from the inside with a turn of the thumb, are made of galvanized steel and reinforced inside with metal bars. An Orthodox Jewish school…
Campus Security Burnout: Who Is Helping the Helpers?
As the summer of 2019 comes to an end and we wrap up all three of this year’s Campus Safety Conferences (CSC), I can’t help but once again be impressed…
This Mich. School’s $48 Million Reno Focuses on Active Shooter CPTED
The building’s new design includes curved hallways to cut down on an active shooter’s sight line and a “shadow zone” in each classroom. A Fruitport, Mich., high school has committed…
At Least 30 Arrested for Mass Shooting Threats in Past 3 Weeks
More than half of the arrests involved mass shooting threats against schools, universities or hospitals and were made through social media. Since 31 people were killed earlier this month in…
7 School Security Plan Features You Should Evaluate
This interactive survey from the Department of Homeland Security will help you assess your school security plan while giving suggestions on ways to improve. With the new school year already…
‘Significant Security and Safety Issues’ Found in Baltimore Schools
A recent school security assessment found problems including ill-functioning locks on interior doors and poor emergency and exterior lighting. The Maryland General Assembly passed a law that requires every district…
Responding to Homecoming Safety Issues with Alternative Data
Security professionals are increasingly turning to alternative data sources to help improve their understanding of the threat landscape. The internet has fundamentally changed the way campuses and organizations create and…
3 Potential Mass Shootings Prevented by Authorities, Tips from Public
Three men — from Connecticut, Florida and Ohio — were arrested after being reported to police for threatening a mass shooting. Authorities announced that three potential mass shootings were thwarted…