Around 580 hospital beds were set up on the campus — an 84% increase over the county’s existing 707 beds in its six hospitals.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
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College Students Throw ‘Corona Parties’ to Intentionally Spread Virus
The University of Washington also reported an uptick in cases among students living in frats, raising more concerns about reopening campuses in the fall.
NYPD to Continue Providing SROs; LAUSD Cuts Police Budget By $25 Million
Approximately $300 million of a $1 billion budget cut to the NYPD was supposed to be used to move SROs from under the agency.
Top 10 Stories from June: Defund Police Debate Dominates
As campuses prepare for reopening in the fall, they must also consider the future of campus policing — a subject our readers showed the most interest in last month.
Sneak Peek: See What Campus Safety Online Summit Sponsors Have to Offer
Our sponsors’ personalized pages include useful downloads, educational videos, product demonstrations and a spot to enter for a chance to win raffle prizes!
UNC-Chapel Hill Fined $1.5 Million for Clery Violations
The settlement comes after a six-year investigation by the Department of Education found “persistent failure” in its compiling of campus crime statistics.
85% of College Students’ Mental Health Affected by COVID-19
TimelyMD also surveyed college students on their top concerns and how they are coping with increased stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oakland USD Board Unanimously Votes Out Police Department
Chief Jeff Godown agrees with the decision, stating 70% of calls his department receives should be handled by behavorial health specialists or counselors.
One-Fifth of Children Bullied on Social Media, According to Parents
With students spending an unprecedented amount of time online due to social distancing and remote learning, cyberbullying has been a growing concern.
Legacy Health Will No Longer Arrest Non-Violent Trespassers
Last week, a non-violent patient was placed in handcuffs when she refused to leave Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s emergency room after being discharged.
Damascus Coaches, Admins Dismissed in Locker Room Rape Case
A lawsuit filed after three students were sodomized by their teammates claims school leaders knew of the “culture of violence” within the football program.
Hospitals Redirecting Patients as Coronavirus Numbers Surge
One California hospital is only admitting COVID-19 patients after much of its staff tested positive for the virus while a Texas children’s hospital is now treating adults.