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The Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Knowledge Community (KC) is a forum for all higher education administrators responsible for the safety, security, and emotional needs of the campus community and institution. By encouraging member interaction through the sharing of ideas, trends, best practices, resources, and research, the Campus Safety and Violence Prevention KC fosters collaboration, awareness, and support for campus safety. Campus Safety has partnered with NASPA and this KC to create a hub of content that supports these interactions. We hope these resources support safety on your campus and beyond.

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Security technology and innovation are moving so fast that we don't get an opportunity to train or educate our partners about it all. The Monitoring Association (TMA), Rapid Response Monitoring, Morgan Hertel

How We Can Do a Better Job Explaining Our Value to the World

Security technology and innovation are moving so fast that we don't get an opportunity to train or educate…

Insights January 9
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How to Adapt College Safety Plans to Shifting Student Substance Use Trends

As alcohol use among college students drops and cannabis use surges, campus leaders must adapt safety planning accordingly.

Insights January 8
Artificial Intelligence Campus Police Clery Act Community Policing De-escalation Disaster Recovery Incident Reporting Mental Health Security Officers Trauma
2026 higher education law enforcement trends will prioritize belonging-driven policing, AI-enhanced security infrastructure, rigorous Clery Act compliance, and interdisciplinary workforce training to strengthen campus safety and institutional resilience. Anthony Pluretti, Loyola University Maryland

2026 Higher Education Law Enforcement Trends: A Practitioner’s Perspective

In 2026, higher education law enforcement will prioritize belonging-driven policing, AI-enhanced security infrastructure, rigorous Clery Act compliance, and…

Insights January 7
Heroes Medical Emergencies School Bus Safety Two-Way Radios Video Surveillance
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. Ohio students, school transportation safety, school bus safety

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…

News January 7
Infectious Diseases Patient Surges Student Health Student Safety Vaccinations
A growing number of children in the U.S. are not being vaccinated for measles, resulting in outbreaks that threaten to strain the nation’s healthcare system. measles outbreaks, anti-vaccine movement, public health, MMR vaccine

Measles Costs $16,200 Per Case, New Review Finds

A growing number of children in the U.S. are not being vaccinated for measles, resulting in outbreaks that…

News January 7
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Unified platforms, real-time location data, and advanced AI analytics will bolster school security, improve threat detection and streamline emergency responses in K-12 environments this upcoming year. technology trends, Kevin Wren, A3 Communications

5 School Security Technology Trends to Watch in 2026

Unified platforms, real-time location data, and advanced AI analytics will bolster school security, improve threat detection and streamline…

Insights January 6
Elopements Emergency Room Violence Hospital Security Patient Escapes Psychiatric Patients Security Officers Video Surveillance Workplace Violence
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. Jonathan Chet Winch, security officer death, hospital security

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…

News January 6
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The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9, 2026. CSC, school security, college security, EDspaces, higher education, K-12 school districts

Campus Safety Conference 2026 Speaker Proposals Due January 9!

The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9,…

News January 6
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Brown University Clery Act

Feds to Investigate Brown University for Potential Clery Act Violations

Security experts are questioning why the Department of Education is citing Brown University's lack of cameras as a…

News January 5
Campus Shootings Dorm Security Guns on Campus School Shooting Threat Assessments
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. KSU shooting, campus safety, school shooting

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…

News January 5
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series