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U. of Manitoba Schedules Lock Out of Security Officers for Friday

August 17, 2010

The University of Manitoba will lock out as many as 27 security personnel on Friday if security staff rejects a contract offer from the university.

Panel Reinstates Florida Officer Fired For Appearing In Gay Porn Film

August 17, 2010

A state panel has ruled in favor of a Hollywood (Fla.) PD officer who was fired, when his department learned he had appeared in a gay porn film in the early 1990s.

Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses

July 20, 2010

Take the weekend off before the August rush begins.

Eastern Va. Medical School Celebrates New Police, Public Safety Dept.

July 14, 2010

Eastern Virginia Medical School honored 11 police officers and 26 public safety officers during an official badge pinning ceremony for the new EVMS Police and Public Safety Department July 8 in Lewis Hall's McCombs Auditorium.

5 Steps to Becoming a Security Professional

July 12, 2010

Training, finding a mentor and networking are some of the ways you can further your campus safety career.

U.S. Supreme Court Allows PDs to Search Officer Pagers

June 18, 2010

A California police department did not violate the privacy of a SWAT sergeant, when it reviewed text messages sent using his department-issued pager, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled.

Tenn. Chief Retaliated Against Accusers, Lawsuit Alleges

June 8, 2010

Four current and one former employee with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus police have filed five separate federal lawsuits against the school and its chief of police, claiming that the chief retaliated against officers who reported sexual discrimination within the department.

Washington Schools May Cut SRO Program

May 7, 2010

LYNNWOOD, Wash. - As a result of budget cuts, the Edmonds School District is considering eliminating its school resource officer program.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears SWAT Texting Case

April 21, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court justices began discussing the merits of the firing of a California SWAT sergeant for receiving sexually explicit text messages on his department-issued pager, the New York Times reports.

High-Tech Troubles

March 1, 2010

Once again I'm amazed with young officers and how they manage to get themselves into trouble. The casual way officers exchange comments and photos via technological gizmos is a path to a career pitfall.

Integrating New Facilities Into Your Security Program

March 1, 2010

Assessments, site visits and managing officer morale can help pave the way for the successful merging of disparate hospital security programs.

Want a Job? Hiring? Check Out PoliceCareerFinder.com

February 15, 2010

Campus Safety magazine has unveiled a new online resource: PoliceCareerFinder.com - a job board dedicated to connecting qualified professionals with municipal, state and federal agencies along with universities, schools and hospitals that are looking for police, public safety and security personnel.

Bethune-Cookman U. Seeks Its Own Police Force

February 11, 2010

Officials at Bethune-Cookman University are close to bringing a police force on campus.

Former MIT Police Officer on Trial for Drug Trafficking

February 5, 2010

A former MIT officer, Joseph D’Amelio, who was terminated from his position after being arrested for drug trafficking in mid-March, is currently on trial for his connection in the case.

Campus Security Exec. Pay Increases 5%

December 1, 2009

Campus police chief and security director salaries increased in 2009, according to results from Campus Safety magazine's fifth annual salary survey and industry census. Reversing a three-year downward trend, the average salaries for these executives increased nearly 5 percent from $73,321 in 2008 to $76,800 this year.

3 Police Chief Dismissals Trigger UT Department Review

September 1, 2009

After the dismissal of three campus police chiefs in one year, the University of Texas (UT) System will create a special panel to review operations at all UT campus police departments, according to mysanantonio.com.

2009 Law Enforcement Deaths Rise 20%

July 14, 2009

After falling to their lowest level in nearly five decades in 2008, line-of-duty deaths among law enforcement officers nationwide rose 20 percent during the first six months of 2009, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

Industry Census: See Where You Stand

January 1, 2009

Campus Safety releases its fourth annual salary survey and industry census. The study draws attention to the issue of campus police officer salaries and resources.

Survey Results: Top Cop Pay Falling Behind

November 1, 2008

Since 2006, hospital, school and university police chief/security director salaries have stagnated, but line officers have fared better. Sworn officer pay has increased by nearly 9 percent, while wages for nonsworn campus security personnel have increased by more than 3 percent.

On Patrol: Going Back to His Roots

September 1, 2008

As a graduate of Penn State University, Chief of Police Stephen Shelow definitely has a lot of love for his alma mater. Beginning in campus law enforcement as an undergrad more than 20 years ago, the chief has remained a vital part of the school and has worked to bolster the program that started his career.

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