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Read: UNC Greensboro Teams Up with Greensboro F.D. to Improve Fire Safety

UNC Greensboro Teams Up with Greensboro F.D. to Improve Fire Safety

Greensboro, North Carolina — In early 2023, the city of Greensboro, North Carolina experienced a rash of deadly fires, bringing tragedy to local neighborhoods. College campuses across the U.S. are certainly not immune to destructive blazes. According to the Greensboro Fire Department, the Spring Garden Apartments on UNC Greensboro’s campus is a frequently visited location for its […]

Research

Read: Most Teachers Believe Teachers Carrying Guns on Campus Would Make Schools Less Safe

Most Teachers Believe Teachers Carrying Guns on Campus Would Make Schools Less Safe

About 19% of all the teachers who participated in a new RAND study said they would carry a gun at school if allowed.

Resources

Read: How Campus Cops Can Become Allies of the LGBTQ+ Community

How Campus Cops Can Become Allies of the LGBTQ+ Community

The Washington University in St. Louis Police Department has embraced Safe Zone training to better support LGBTQ+ students, staff, administrators and faculty.

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Read: NDAA Compliance Is No Longer an Elective

NDAA Compliance Is No Longer an Elective

Unless your campus has upgraded your security cameras and associated hardware recently, chances are you aren’t NDAA-compliant.

Read: SEC Doubles Penalties On Home Teams When Fans Rush Game Fields, Courts

SEC Doubles Penalties On Home Teams When Fans Rush Game Fields, Courts

New security policies have also been implemented by the SEC so schools can better control rowdy athletic event crowds.

Read: Richmond: 2 Killed, 5 Hurt in Shooting Outside Huguenot High Graduation Ceremony

Richmond: 2 Killed, 5 Hurt in Shooting Outside Huguenot High Graduation Ceremony

Among those killed is an 18-year-old Huguenot High School student who had just graduated.

Read: School Safety and Security is a Process, Not a Purchase

School Safety and Security is a Process, Not a Purchase

Schools should continuously review their security and safety programs, involving educators and only adopting practices and technologies that are appropriate.

Read: Mom of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Richneck Teacher to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges

Mom of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Richneck Teacher to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges

The boy’s 26-year-old mother also faces state child neglect and endangerment charges as a result of the Richneck Elementary School shooting.

Read: Campus Safety BEST Awards Entry Deadline Extended to June 9

Campus Safety BEST Awards Entry Deadline Extended to June 9

Nominate your security products for the 2023 Campus Safety BEST Awards! The entry deadline has been extended to June 9.

Read: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

The Resource provides examples of the Departments’ investigations of discrimination in student discipline over the past 10 years.

Read: Improving Hospital Staff and Patient Safety by Investing in Public Safety

Improving Hospital Staff and Patient Safety by Investing in Public Safety

Providing accurate information to both first responders and on-site personnel is essential during a hospital emergency, and there are technologies that can help.

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