So far in 2022, Howard University has received eight bomb threats. Many other HBCUs were targeted earlier this year as well.
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
As Classes Start, Schools Upgrade Security
Here’s a run-down of what some campuses, districts, cities, and states are doing to make schools more safe and secure.
Let’s Try to Be Understanding with Everyone Who Responded to Uvalde
When a tragedy like Uvalde happens, it’s hard to remember that most campus administrators and public safety officials want to do the right thing.
Charges Against 4 Colorado Hospital Security Officers Dropped
The four hospital security officers were facing negligent homicide charges for their alleged roles in the death of a patient.
Boston Children’s Transgender Health Program Targeted in Online Harassment Campaign
Staff and clinicians at Boston Children’s say the harassment includes aggressive calls, emails, and death threats.
Georgia State University Officer Charged with Rape
The officer allegedly used his badge to allay suspicions of the desk clerk at the hotel where the assault took place.
3 Parents Arrested for Attempting to Enter Arizona School During Lockdown
Parents arrived at the school during the lockdown and confronted officers when they weren’t allowed to get their children.
Arizona Governor Signs Anti-Hazing Legislation
Until passage of HB 2322, Arizona was among only six states that did not have laws punishing hazing.
Campus Safety Conferences Deliver Intensive Training on Trauma-Informed Policing
A survivor and campus police chief explain the effects of trauma on victims and strategies to effectively investigate incidents.
Robb Elementary School Principal Suspended Over Mass Shooting
A preliminary report claims the principal knew about Robb Elementary’s security issues but didn’t address them before the May 24 massacre.
Ex-Pitt Emergency Management Director Sentenced for Selling Stolen PPE During Pandemic
In February and March of 2020, the former campus emergency management director sold the stolen N95 masks on eBay for $11 each.
NAPCO Security Technologies Awarded School Security Project for Pepperdine University
AMITYVILLE, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the leading designers and manufacturers of high-tech electronic security devices, wireless subscription communication services for intrusion, fire alarm, access...