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Joplin’s Mercy Hospital Rises from the Rubble

May 21, 2013

Here’s how a hospital in Joplin, Mo., is recovering from the massive tornado that struck two years ago.

Social Media Helps U. of Colorado PD Arrest Thief

April 24, 2013

The University of Colorado (CU) is crediting social media Web sites and security camera footage for helping campus police identify a theft suspect.

Security Experts: Schools Should Conduct Risk Assessments, Consider Hiring SROs

April 20, 2013

Campus security assessments and well-trained School Resource Officers (SROs) are just some of the ways American schools can do a better job of protecting students, teachers and staff, claims Clint Henderson of 2MCCTV, a DFW-based security company.

MIT Police Officer Shot, Killed by Boston Bombing Suspects

April 19, 2013

A massive law enforcement manhunt is under way in the suburbs of Boston for a man identified as one of the Boston Marathon bombers. Another suspect was killed last night in a shootout with law enforcement. A campus police officer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was killed by the suspects and a transit officer was critically wounded.

Surveillance Video Related to Boston Bombings Released

April 18, 2013

The FBI has released the following video of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing case.

Understanding CoPs’ Role in Healthcare Security

March 7, 2013

Your security department can help your hospital avoid receiving an immediate jeopardy finding by complying with CMS’ Condition of Participation.

N.J. Schools Consider Allowing Police Direct Access to Video Feeds

March 4, 2013

The police department here may now have access to the New Providence School District’s surveillance cameras as a way to boost security.

U.S. Schools, Parents, Politicians Continue Quest for Security Upgrades

January 14, 2013

In response to the Newtown, Conn., mass school shooting, American K-12 campuses are moving to improve their security, be it in the form of additional armed patrols, upgraded security equipment or more training or all three. Here's what's happening across the nation.

Campus Safety’s Top Photo Galleries of 2012

December 28, 2012

Here are some of the most popular photo galleries that ran on CampusSafetyMagazine.com in 2012.

16 Steps to Better School Front Entrance Security

December 19, 2012

The following can help to prevent, or at the very least reduce, the lethality of an active shooter attack.

San Diego Police To Monitor Live Stream from Schools

December 18, 2012

San Diego Police will soon be able to monitor live streaming video from 70 of the city's roughly 200 campuses, an added measure of security in the wake of Friday's school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

Campus Safety Tips from Sacramento State

December 6, 2012

Here a representative from the California State University, Sacramento police department discusses his campus' patrols, escorts, surveillance cameras and emergency call boxes. He also provides some general safety tips.

Hospital Director of the Year Makes the Business Case for Public Safety

October 18, 2012

Congratulations to Saratoga Hospital Director of Public Safety John DiNovo for winning the Campus Safety Director of the Year, Healthcare award. By documenting the services provided by his officers, he was able to upgrade his institution’s security technology, revamp his department and improve security in his hospital’s emergency room.

Video Case Study: Elon U.'s Deployment of Video Surveillance

October 2, 2012

This video features Christopher D. Fulkerson, who is the assistant vice president for technology/CIO for Elon University. He describes how his campus' new video surveillance solution has helped them deter and solve crime.

Dash-Cam Video Clears Ala. Cop Accused of Rape

September 19, 2012

An Alabama police officer has been cleared of a rape accusation after investigators reviewed his patrol car's video.

On-Body Video: A Double-Edged Sword

July 27, 2012

On-body video systems can protect officers from lawsuits, but agencies need to be prepared for the footage to go public.

Overhauling a Department Despite the Odds

June 12, 2012

Here’s how this year’s winner of the Campus Safety Director of the Year, Higher Education award transformed his agency while overcoming significant challenges.

Podcast: University, Hospital Partnerships Help Cut Detroit Crime

May 31, 2012

Here’s how Wayne State and Henry Ford Health System have worked with other stakeholders in Michigan’s Motor City to reduce the number of major incidents by 38% and attract young urban professionals to the area.

USC Increases Patrols in Response to Student Deaths

April 27, 2012

In a letter to the campus community, President C. L. Max Nikias said that the Los Angeles Police Department will increase the use of cutting-edge technology to combat crime around the University of Southern California and will increase data sharing with the USC Department of Public Safety.