Here are the most-read Campus Safety magazine blogs from this past year.
More Guns On Campus Won’t Make Schools More Secure
- Improved access control, locks and audible alarms, however, can lower your risk.
Verbal De-Escalation Techniques Save Lives
- Electronic security equipment, weapons and emergency preparedness drills aren’t the only tools you can use to protect your campus.
Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Recommends Myriad School Security Upgrades
- Recommendations pertaining to school design, access control, emergency plans, training, video surveillance and first responder participation directly apply to K-12 and higher ed institutions.
Preparing for the Threat of a School Bus Hijacking
- Drivers must be prepared mentally for these situations and conduct drills to reinforce proper procedures.
The Next Time a Teacher Accidentally Shoots a Student
- Lawsuits, political firestorms and emotional turmoil will be just a few of the unintended consequences if schools allow teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons.
When Dealing With the Homeless, Attitude Is Everything
- Adjusting our perceptions of the homeless and other at-risk individuals just might improve our interactions with them.
The Plan in a Can – Unreliable and Vulnerable in Court
- Be sure to tailor your crisis plan to your campus’ specific needs.
Conflicting Active Shooter Training Concepts Cause Confusion
- Uniform training and protocols will ensure everyone will know how to respond appropriately to a gunman.
Key Takeaways from the Sandy Hook Elementary School Mass Shooting Report
- These are some of the key points from the Nov. 25 Newtown, Conn., school shooting report that apply to K-12 school design, lockdown, evacuation and emergency notification.