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Suicide on the Rise in Middle Aged Adults

May 3, 2013

The suicide rate for adults in the United States, ages 35-64, have risen by more than 28% in a little more than a decade.

Cybercrime Report: Most Breaches Are Low-Tech

April 25, 2013

Most of the data breaches in 2012 were accomplished using tactics that don’t require much technological know-how, according to a recently released cyber security study.

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.

CDC: 1 in 50 U.S. Children Have Autism

March 20, 2013

A report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that one in 50 children in the United States have autism. Previously, the CDC estimated the rate to be one in 88 children.

NIJ Announces Research Grant on Police and Technology in Schools

March 15, 2013

The National Institute of Justice will fund evaluations of the use of police and technology in schools to enhance the safety of school buildings and reduce fear among students and teachers.

Investigation: Mich. Schools Cutting Corners on Safety

March 11, 2013

Many Michigan schools are not conducting disaster drills or are not doing enough of them or are doing them too late in the year, according to an investigation conducted by a news agency.

Survey: Police Must Receive More Training on How to Work With Youth

February 5, 2013

A nationwide survey conducted by Strategies for Youth (SFY), reveals that police recruits are not adequately trained to work with youth and are often unaware of the most effective, developmentally appropriate communication and intervention strategies.

Study: Bullying of Gay Students Decreases as They Get Older

February 5, 2013

Drop is partially the result of the growing cultural acceptance of gays and lesbians.

Study: Hackers Now Seeking to Destroy Organizations

January 31, 2013

Hackers are no longer out to just steal a campus’ or company’s data. They are out to destroy your organization.

Healthcare Facility Public Safety-Related Deaths Reached All-Time High in 2012

January 28, 2013

Last year holds the dubious distinction of being the year with the greatest number of fatalities reported by IAHSS members since the association began surveying its members. Also, the rate of crime in nearly every other category increased.

Poll: What Do You Think of Obama’s School Security Proposal?

January 18, 2013

President Barack Obama unveiled his plan to protect children and communities by reducing gun violence on Wednesday. Tell you what you think about his proposal.

FBI: Record Gun Sales In 2012

January 5, 2013

The FBI conducted just under 2.8 million background checks in December for those wishing to purchase firearms, which helped make 2012 a record year for gun sales.

1 in 4 Campuses Not Prepared to Respond to Active Shooters

January 2, 2013

Results from Campus Safety's opinion survey also show that 83% of respondents believe their institution has appropriate emergency/crisis plans that are up to date.

Study: Most States Not Prepared for Health Emergencies

December 19, 2012

Thirty-five states and Washington, D.C., scored a six or lower on 10 key indicators of public health preparedness.

46% of Institutions Don't Have Stalking-Specific Policies

December 19, 2012

However, results from Campus Safety's opinion survey also show that 55% of respondents believe their campus public safety departments and institutions appropriately address sexual assaults.

32% of Public Safety Officers Don't Get Enough Workplace Violence Training

December 12, 2012

Results from Campus Safety's opinion survey also show that 26% of respondents believe campus police and security officers have not received enough training overall.

Study: Teen Dating Violence Has Lasting Effects

December 11, 2012

Results of research released on Monday indicate 30% of teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 experience some form of abuse in their heterosexual dating relationships.

Dating Abuse Statistics

December 11, 2012

Just in case you thought violence wasn’t a problem for teen and young-adult romantic relationships, the following data might change your mind.

1 in 3 Campus Public Safety Officers Need More Less-Lethal Training

December 5, 2012

Results from Campus Safety's opinion survey also show that 42% of respondents believe campus police and security officers do not have the right type of lethal and less lethal weapons to appropriately respond to an incident.

Report: Synthetic Marijuana Sends 11K to Hospital Annually

December 4, 2012

Street forms of synthetic cannabinoids — so-called “synthetic marijuana” — were linked to 11,406 of the 4.9 million drug-related emergency department (ED) visits in 2010, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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