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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
Medical Helicopter Crash on California Highway Leaves 3 Critically Injured
A medical helicopter crash on Highway 50 critically injured a nurse, pilot and paramedic, but no patients were onboard at the time of the incident.
Workplace Violence Costs U.S. Hospitals Over $18 Billion Each Year, Study Finds
A new American Hospital Association study reveals healthcare facilities paid over $13 billion in 2023 for the medical care of employees injured in hospital workplace violence incidents.
2 Shot, 1 Fatally in 2 Shootings During South Carolina State University Homecoming
Two shootings during South Carolina State University’s homecoming weekend left one dead and two injured, sparking heightened campus security measures and a broader investigation.
Eastern State Hospital Security Officer Fatally Shot in Parking Lot
Security Officer Colleen Hendrickson Bass was shot and killed in the Eastern State Hospital parking lot by an intruder who then took his own life.
Reed College Safety Director Fired Over FBI Information Disclosure
Reed College dismissed its community safety director after he disclosed alumni information to the FBI without a warrant, sparking debates over privacy and the use of facial recognition.
Hazing Prevention on College Campuses: Relationships Are Key to Reporting Incidents
A University of Maine study on hazing prevention reveals that the quality of campus relationships significantly impacts whether college students will report hazing incidents.
California Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Arson Attacks on UC Berkeley Patrol Car and Federal Building
Prosecutors characterize Casey R. Goonan’s UC Berkeley arson attacks as domestic terrorism, while defense attorneys say they were due to his mental health issues.
Patient Death Rates Surge in Private Equity-Owned Hospitals, Study Reveals
A new study reveals a 13.4% surge in emergency department mortality rates at private equity-owned U.S. hospitals, highlighting the detrimental impact of profit-driven staffing and salary cuts.
3 Students Injured in Pittsburgh High School Stabbing Incident
A teenager has been charged in Wednesday’s Carrick High School stabbing incident, putting a spotlight on the school’s security measures.
Decline in First-Time International Students Poses Challenges for U.S. Economy
The 19% reported decline in international student enrollment in U.S. universities could threaten America’s global competitiveness.
California School Shooting Prevented by Anonymous Reporting System
A planned school shooting in California was prevented thanks to a tip submitted via Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something anonymous reporting program and effective response by the district.