Throughout the fall semester before the December 9 shooting, KSU’s campus experienced a notable increase in reported security concerns.
Robin Hattersley
Robin has been covering the security and campus law enforcement industries since 1998 and is a specialist in school, university and hospital security, public safety and emergency management, as well as emerging technologies and systems integration. She joined CS in 2005 and has authored award-winning editorial on campus law enforcement and security funding, officer recruitment and retention, access control, IP video, network integration, event management, crime trends, the Clery Act, Title IX compliance, sexual assault, dating abuse, emergency communications, incident management software and more. Robin has been featured on national and local media outlets and was formerly associate editor for the trade publication Security Sales & Integration. She obtained her undergraduate degree in history from California State University, Long Beach.
Robin Hattersley's Latest Posts
Connecticut School Security Officer Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
A Museum Academy school security officer was allegedly found with illegal firearms and marijuana when he was pulled over by police.
New York School Security Officer Saves Student Choking in Cafeteria
This is the third time in three years the school security officer at Vails Gait STEAM Academy saved a choking student by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Shooting at Mott Community College Prompts New Security Measures
Mott Community College has implemented enhanced security measures, including mandatory screenings at athletic events, following an isolated shooting that injured one person.
Boston Man Accused of Raping Fellow Patient in Hospital Emergency Room
Prosecutors say the suspect was in the Boston Medical Center emergency room awaiting a psychiatric evaluation and was supposed to be under constant supervision.
Young Heroes in Ohio: Students Spring into Action to Save School Bus Driver
Crestview Local Schools students Charlie and Catrina Thomas, along with Kali Meeks, showcased extraordinary bravery and quick thinking by saving their bus driver during a medical emergency.
Minnesota Security Officer Dies Following Christmas Day Incident at M Health Fairview
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a patient who had eloped from the emergency department.
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Jacob Bard in KSU Shooting Case
Citing insufficient evidence, the grand jury has decided not to indict Jacob Bard in last month’s Kentucky State University shooting that killed one student and injured another.
College Campus Shooting Prevention, Response, and Mitigation Resources
The following practices should help reduce chances of a foreseeable tragedy happening on your campus, including an active shooter attack.
2025 Year-in-Review: Campuses Bolster Executive Protection Efforts Following Charlie Kirk, Brian Thompson Murders
The murders of Brian Thompson and Charlie Kirk are shaping new executive protection and campus security measures for dignitaries and controversial speakers.
2025 Year-in-Review: Mass Deportations and Their Impact on Campus Safety and Security
Explore the significant impact of mass deportations in 2025 on public services, and the education and healthcare safety and security challenges that have resulted.
2025 Year-in-Review: AI’s Impact on Campus Security Technology
AI-enabled campus security technology improved threat detection capabilities and operational efficiency while demonstrating the need for human oversight to mitigate implementation risks.