Robin Hattersley's Latest Posts

43% of K-12, Higher Ed Security Professionals Not Satisfied With Frequency of Risk Assessments

Survey shows many university, school and hospital protection professionals want their campuses to conduct more risk/vulnerability reviews.

Anonymity and Cyber Bullying

Will more kids who bully online now use aliases, making it more difficult for schools to intervene on behalf of victims?

Want Funding for Security Upgrades? Prepare Now or Be Left Behind

Key Takeaways from the Sandy Hook Elementary School Mass Shooting Report

These are some of the key points from today’s Newtown, Conn., school shooting report that apply to K-12 school design, lockdown, evacuation and emergency notification.

Survey: Sandy Hook Tragedy Prompted Significant Changes in School Security

Last December’s Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting prompted nearly nine in 10 K-12 respondents and more than one in two university and hospital respondents to make changes in their public safety programs. Other large-scale emergencies, however, didn’t result in as much action by campuses.

How Much Should Campuses Monitor Student Online Activity?

How much authority do campus officials have when students break school rules in the privacy of their own homes?

University and School Security Training Trends

Find out how your campus and public safety department compare with your peer institutions on security and emergency preparedness education.

Hospital Security Training Trends

Find out how your healthcare facility and security department compare with your peer institutions on pubic safety and emergency preparedness education.

Try to Keep It Simple When Selecting a Contractor

Too much red tape will scare away qualified service providers.

How Should Colleges Handle Undocumented Students?

With more institutions of higher education admitting undocumented students, security and law enforcement professionals will have to address potential conflicts between campus policies and local and federal laws.