The then 16-year-old Taft Union student was shot in the chest by a classmate in 2013 and still deals with lead pellets that remain embedded in his body.
Katie Malafronte
Katie Malafronte is Campus Safety's Web Editor. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Writing & Rhetoric. Katie has been CS's Web Editor since 2018.
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S.C. Mental Health Patient Suffocated by Untrained Hospital Staff
Employees sat on the back of a patient — which goes against protocol for restraining a patient — denying oxygen to his organs for four minutes.
Cyber Attacks Overwhelm Schools, Affect Students’ Education
Schools are becoming more of a target for cyber attacks because of the sensitive data they carry, including Social Security numbers.
Lockport Schools Banned from Using Facial Recognition System
The State Education Department is not allowing Lockport City School District to use its facial recognition due to privacy and data safety concerns.
More Colleges Turn to Law Firms to Handle Campus Crime Reporting
Law firms are stepping in to handle universities’ Clery reporting to avoid fines that can cost up to $57,000 per penalty.
U of Miami Weather Stations Provide Accurate Forecasting on Campus
The university uses WeatherSTEM that continuously monitors atmospheric conditions to provide important data and weather updates.
V.T. Governor Announces $1.5M for School Safety
Through the grant program, Vermont schools can apply to receive up to $25,000 for school safety and security enhancements.
Raisin City Janitor Carries Fake Gun, Wears Mask for Unannounced Active Shooter Drill
The district’s superintendent believed the fake active shooter would make the drill more realistic and help them improve lockdowns in the future.
Investigator Clears Officers of Misconduct in Freeport Hospital Arrest
A third-party investigator found no evidence of disorderly conduct or racial profiling from the officers who arrested a Freeport patient.
P.A. Governor Signs Bill Arming School Security Personnel
Gun control activists are concerned the wording of the bill indicates teachers in Pennsylvania schools are also allowed to carry firearms.
Civil Rights Groups Raise Concerns over Florida’s New School Database
The database will keep track of student behavior and discipline, including whether a student has been a victim of bullying based on race or religion.
Eagle Rock High School Implements New Earthquake Warning System
The system is programmed to focus on a very specific location for each end user in order to monitor shaking intensity and trigger a warning.