The man suspected of carrying out the December 13 mass shooting at Brown University and then killing an MIT professor a few days later was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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
Father Charged with Fatal Kentucky State University Shooting Was Moving Son Out of Campus Dorm
The father of a student has been charged in the fatal Kentucky State University shooting that happened as he, his wife and campus officials tried to move the suspect’s son out of Young Hall.
Tennessee Man Arrested Over Facebook Post on Charlie Kirk Murder Files Lawsuit
Larry Bushart Jr.’s month-long imprisonment over his social media post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination highlights the clash between Tennessee’s school safety laws and First Amendment rights.
Vermont School District Faces Racist Backlash Over Somali Flag Display
The temporary flying of the Somali flag by the Winooski School District was a gesture of solidarity with the district’s Somali community, which comprises about 9% of its student population.
Boston Medical Center Security Officer Stabbed in Violent Altercation
A Boston Medical Center security officer was critically injured in a stabbing incident involving a man visiting his newborn infant.
Australia Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 Goes Into Effect: New Internet Safety Law Explained
Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16, aimed at combating cyberbullying and harmful content, sets a global precedent in online safety laws.
2 Texas Students Arrested for Plotting to Attack Pasadena Memorial High School
Two Pasadena Memorial High School students were arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at their campus. Fellow students told their parents about the threat, who then reported the issue to police.
Over 70% of Doctors Have Personal Data Exposed on People Search Sites
A new study reveals the widespread exposure of medical professionals’ personal information online, increasing their vulnerability to stalking, harassment, and other threats.
U.S. Department of Education OCR Struggles with Backlog of Discrimination Cases
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ severe backlog of discrimination cases is exacerbated by significant staff shortages and a record number of complaints.
UCSF Social Worker Fatally Stabbed at San Francisco Hospital: Questions Raised Over Security Measures
The fatal stabbing of a UCSF social worker at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has prompted urgent calls for enhanced safety and security measures to protect healthcare workers and patients.
Colorado SWAT Sergeant Was Drunk While Responding to Evergreen High School Shooting
During the internal investigation, a Jefferson County sergeant admitted to drinking the “better part” of a 12-pack of beers before responding to the shooting.
Wisconsin’s Speak Up, Speak Out Program Sees Surge in School Safety Tips
The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program received 32% more school safety tips in the 2024–2025 academic year.