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IACLEA Past President Passes Away Feb. 2

February 4, 2010

Lee E. Griffin, former director of public safety at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, and IACLEA president from 1986-1987, died on February 2, 2010, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Soka U. Student Barricades Self in Dorm, Vandalizes Property

February 4, 2010

An 18-year-old Soka University student was arrested on Feb. 1, four hours after he barricaded himself in a fourth floor dorm room and threw furniture and other items out of the window.

Black Students Withdraw From Ohio College Over Racial Threat

February 4, 2010

At least two black students left Hocking College in Ohio and several others moved out of a dormitory to protest the school's handling of a racial graffiti threat, Fox News reports.

Student Suffers Injuries from Chemical Explosion at Northwestern

February 3, 2010

A Northwestern graduate student was taken to the hospital as a result of a chemical explosion at the Technological Institute, a landmark building at Northwestern University on Jan. 31.

Dallas to Host 5th Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women

February 3, 2010

Dallas will host the Fifth Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) March 8-10. It is co-sponsored by Genesis Women’s Shelter and the Dallas Police Department.

Stanford Toughens Policies on Underage Drinking

February 2, 2010

In an effort to combat drinking on campus, Stanford University has upped the ante in terms of curbing alcohol abuse, allowing the school to be exempt from Santa Clara County’s new ordinance on underage drinking.

Harvard Police Stop Investigating Coffee Poison Incident

February 1, 2010

The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) has stopped the investigation of the Aug. 26 poisoning of six people at a Harvard Medical School laboratory, citing that after four months, its “efforts, unfortunately, have not yet resulted in the resolution,” according to The Harvard Crimson.

Lawsuit May Follow Colo. State U. Gun Ban

January 31, 2010

When the Colorado State University (CSU) Board of Governors decides next month whether or not they will ban all weapons on campus, they will be faced with some opposition.

Police Arrest Man for Sexual Assault of Student in College Restroom

January 30, 2010

Police arrested a 34-year-old for allegedly raping a 19-year-old female student in the bathroom at Montgomery College’s campus performing arts center.

Rutgers Suspends Sorority for Brutal Hazing

January 29, 2010

Six members of the Rutgers University chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. were arrested Jan. 27 for hazing pledges, with one being admitted to the hospital.

University, Fraternity Reach Settlement with Family in Fire Death Lawsuit

January 29, 2010

After filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Nebraska Wesleyan University and its Phi Kappa Tau fraternity for the death of their son because of a campus fire, the family has reached a settlement.

Security On Campus Announces Clery Act Training Session Schedule

January 28, 2010

Security On Campus (SOC) has updated its Jeanne Clery Act Training Seminars to include the latest requirements that recently went into effect.

U. of Minnesota Police Investigate Shooting, 3 Robberies

January 27, 2010

A University of Minnesota (U of M) student was shot by two armed men outside a dorm on the night of Jan. 25,. In addition to the shooting, the same men robbed three other students on the same night.

Prosecutors File New Charge Against Yale Murder Suspect

January 27, 2010

Ray Clark, accused of the Sept. 8 murder of Yale graduate student Annie Le, faces a new charge of felony murder. The new charge, which was revealed at a Jan. 26 hearing, is in addition to another murder charge.

Lehigh University Expands Patrols Off-Campus

January 25, 2010

Lehigh University police will now conduct off-campus patrols in an effort to increase visibility and build relationships with students and residents.

Colo. State U. to Reverse Concealed Weapons Policy

January 22, 2010

Administrators at Colorado State University have released a proposal that would reverse the current policy that allows concealed weapons on its campuses. The revised policy would ban all firearms on campus, including Tasers and stun guns.

Neighbors Sue Rowdy UC Berkeley Fraternities

January 20, 2010

Residents near UC Berkeley are suing dozens of the school’s fraternities for public urination, assaults and vandalism.

The January/February 2010 Issue of Campus Safety Is Here

January 20, 2010

Welcome to the digital edition of the January/February 2010 issue of Campus Safety magazine!

Judge OKs Lawsuit Against Va. Tech Officials

January 14, 2010

Two families of victims killed in the Va. Tech massacre will be allowed to proceed in their lawsuit against two top university officials and employees of a counseling center.

BRG Precision Wireless Emergency Mass Notification System

January 12, 2010

Derby, Kan.-based BRG Precision introduces the Wireless Emergency Mass Notification (EMN) System, which interfaces with AT&T’s Natural Voices Software and with fire alarm systems as recommended by NFPA 72.

The BRG EMN System provides wireless indoor/outdoor audio and alphanumeric warnings using wireless speakers and LED message displays. Using the RSS feed provided by the emergency texting system, warning messages are automatically deployed through the wireless speakers and message boa