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Hospital Stabbing Raises Security Concerns

September 3, 2010
The family of a 78-year-old Provena Mercy Medical Center patient is questioning hospital security procedures after the patient was allegedly attacked with a butter knife by her roommate's visitor.

Parolee Escapes from Hospital, Kills Girlfriend

September 3, 2010
The New Jersey Parole Board is debating whether to change security procedures for recently released prisoners after a man escaped from a Newark University Hospital while under the agency's custody and allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend.

Hazing Victim Sues Sorority, University for Negligence

September 2, 2010
A former sorority pledge of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority chapter at San Jose State University, who was repeatedly beaten and paddled during an initiation process, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the university, the sorority and various sorority members.

2 Protesters Arrested During Campus Police Scuffle

September 2, 2010
A student demonstration at the University of New Orleans (UNO) resulted in the arrests of two students after protesters attempted to storm the chancellor's office and got into an altercation with authorities.

Police: S.D. Teen Planned to Blow Up High School

September 1, 2010
Police have arrested a student who they say was planning to bomb his high school, torture and rape women, kill any survivors and "become the world's most infamous sociopath."

Court Delays Enforcement of Davidson College Police Ruling

August 31, 2010
Coming on the heels of the ruling to strip Davidson College of its police powers because of its religious ties, the North Carolina Supreme Court agreed to delay the enforcement of the Aug. 17 Court of Appeals ruling.

Combined Cleveland Schools Put Rival Gangs on Same Campus

August 31, 2010
As a result of the merger of some schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, rival gangs will now be placed under one roof, prompting the district to implement security upgrades

Gunman Fatally Shot at Tenn. High School

August 31, 2010
Sullivan Central High School was placed on lockdown Monday after an armed man entered the campus and pointed a gun at the principal's head.

Man Claims Hospital Security Beat Him, Sues for More Than $12M

August 31, 2010
A former patient at Prince George's Hospital Center is suing the facility for more than $12 million, alleging that he was detained, beaten and verbally assaulted by hospital staff.

Meet Campus Safety's 2 New Bloggers

August 31, 2010
Campus Safety magazine is pleased to announce that it has two new columnists/bloggers who will be providing expert insight on college campus emergency management, security technology and public safety best practices.
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District Official Addresses Food Safety to Win REMS Grant

August 30, 2010
USDA analysis of Ohio district helped sway grant reviewers.

2 Nevada Nurses Under Investigation After Infant’s Death

August 28, 2010
A coroner has ruled the death of an infant, whose catheter was severed at Sunrise Children's Hospital, as a homicide.

UC Berkeley, City Police Departments Team Up for Campus Patrols

August 27, 2010
The University of California, Berkeley Police Department and the Berkeley Police Department are joining forces to cut down on crime and violence on campus.

Officials: New School Year Confusion Caused Student Pick-up Mix Up

August 27, 2010
Parents at Maple Lawn Elementary School are questioning security procedures after a man was able to leave the campus with a 5-year-old boy he did not know.

OSHA to Investigate Attacks on Workers at Maine Hospital

August 27, 2010
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are investigating Acadia Hospital in response to an employee complaint about workplace safety.

Submit Your Director of the Year Nominations Today!

August 27, 2010
The editors and staff at Campus Safety magazine are pleased to announce that the publication is now accepting nominations for the fifth annual Director of the Year Awards program.

FEMA Pilot Program Encourages Collaboration Among Colleges

August 26, 2010
Under FEMA's Higher Education Center of Excellence ("HiEd CoE") pilot program, FEMA Region 1, which encompasses the New England area, will serve as a broker of resources among colleges and universities and various federal entities.

Center for Campus Fire Safety to Host Campus Fire Forum 2010

August 26, 2010
Conference is scheduled for Nov. 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis.

Update: Judge Reinstates 226 Detroit School Security Officers

August 24, 2010
The Detroit Public Schools' (DPS) request to stop the reinstatement of 226 fired security guards so the district could make way for a private security firm was denied by a judge today.

Schools Update Alcohol Policies to Curtail Binge Drinking

August 24, 2010
In an effort to curb binge drinking, Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Forest University (WFU) and Richmond, Va.'s James Madison University (JMU) have updated campus alcohol policies.
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