Star Spencer High School has cancelled classes for the remainder of the week following Wednesday’s fatal shooting.
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
HHS Could Soon Be Responsible for Special Education Programs
The Trump Administration is looking to have HHS take over administering the special education programs currently run by the Department of Education.
8 in 10 Campus Public Safety Departments Don’t Have Enough Officers, New Survey Reveals
Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey.
Faculty Sue California State University for Disclosing Personal Information Amid Antisemitism Probe
The California Faculty Association has sued the California State University system over its disclosure of employee data during an antisemitism investigation, raising critical concerns about academic freedom, privacy rights, and federal compliance.
Oklahoma State University Homecoming Shooting Injures 3
A shooting near an Oklahoma State University dormitory during homecoming week left three injured, prompting an ongoing investigation.
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch F5 Devices After Nation-State Hack
In response to a potential nation-state hack, a new CISA directive mandates urgent cybersecurity action, compelling federal agencies to patch critical vulnerabilities in their F5 BIG-IP devices.
Virginia Awards $12 Million in Security Grants to 433 Schools
Virginia has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to enhance safety infrastructure with advanced technologies like surveillance systems and secure entrances.
New Study Reveals U.S. LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Crisis Is Worsening
The longitudinal study on LGBTQ+ youth mental health reveals alarming increases in depression, anxiety, and suicide risk, emphasizing the urgent need for supportive environments and effective mental health interventions.
Ex-Student Allegedly Stabs Staff at Torrance School, Places Pipe Bombs Nearby
The former Switzer Learning Center student allegedly stabbed three staff members and placed two pipe bombs near the Torrance campus.
Essential Campus Emergency Notification Strategies: 15 Critical Practices for Public Safety and Emergency Management Administrators
Effective emergency notification systems include multi-channel communication, regular testing, clear protocols, accessibility, and community education to ensure timely and inclusive responses.
7 Steps to Reducing False Fire Alarms
Education, technology, regular maintenance and the appropriate discipline of pranksters are just some of the ways you can begin to address this problem of false fire alarms.
Utica Launches School Dismissal Safety Initiative Using Drones
Utica’s school safety initiative leverages drone technology to enhance student security during dismissals, addressing recent incidents.