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Lt. John Weinstein, Contributor

Dr. and Lt. John Weinstein retired as a senior police commander at one of the country’s largest institutions of higher education where, in addition to other responsibilities, he directed officer and college-wide active incident response training and community outreach. He is a popular national and international speaker and is widely published on many institutional and municipal law enforcement matters. Weinstein also consults with Dusseau-Solutions on active incident and all-hazard topics involving schools, churches, businesses and other public venues.

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Read: ‘Is that a Threat?’ Teaching People to Say Something When They See Something

‘Is that a Threat?’ Teaching People to Say Something When They See Something

The following steps will help your campus community overcome their hesitancy to report concerning behavior and threats to public safety.

Read: 22 Rules for New Campus Police and Security Officers

22 Rules for New Campus Police and Security Officers

If you are new in your department, follow these guidelines to greatly increase your chances for success.

Read: Dealing with Protestors: Minimizing Conflict While Protecting School Interests

Dealing with Protestors: Minimizing Conflict While Protecting School Interests

Here are some tips on how your college can meet its own goals while also accommodating the First Amendment rights of protestors.

Read: Dealing with Difficult People: 10 Tips for Defusing Toxic Situations

Dealing with Difficult People: 10 Tips for Defusing Toxic Situations

Empathy, keeping your ego under control and knowing when to be quiet are just a few of the ways campus police and security officers can improve interactions with members of their campus community and keep arrests or citations from escalating into violence.

Read: The Future of College Policing and Security

The Future of College Policing and Security

Institutions of higher education are evolving, which poses both challenges and opportunities for campus law enforcement and security departments.

Read: Active Incident Response: Why You Need to Conduct a Tabletop Exercise

Active Incident Response: Why You Need to Conduct a Tabletop Exercise

Tabletop exercises (TTX) should examine crucial issues such as how each stakeholder will respond in each phase and who serves as back-up if a major player isn’t available.

Read: Opinion: Implications for Future Active Shooter Response

Opinion: Implications for Future Active Shooter Response

The term ‘active shooter’ must evolve, as should law enforcement’s response, policies, and training on active incidents.

Read: Dealing with Mental Health Challenges on Campus

Dealing with Mental Health Challenges on Campus

With so many people returning to our campuses and the workplace, we must know how to recognize and deal with potential mental health issues.

Read: 11 Factors to Consider When Selecting Security Technology for Your Campus

11 Factors to Consider When Selecting Security Technology for Your Campus

Here’s how to assess the utility and desirability of a security technology your campus might be considering.

Read: Less Lethal Weapons: More Uncertain and Confusing Than You Think

Less Lethal Weapons: More Uncertain and Confusing Than You Think

Thinking of adopting less lethal weapons in your department? Study these pitfalls before you proceed.

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