https://www.campussafetymagazine.com A new podcast from Campus Safety magazine featuring important and timely conversations with those charged with the public safety, security and emergency management of schools, universities and healthcare facilities. en-us 2023 Campus Safety Magazine, a Division of EmeraldX, LLC 2023-09-25 04:00:26 Campus Safety Magazine A new podcast from Campus Safety magazine featuring important and timely conversations with those charged with the public safety, security and emergency management of schools, universities and healthcare facilities. Campus Safety Magazine [email protected] no Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 EST With behavioral threat assessments becoming the norm and the next generation of thought leaders focused on safety, Dr. Marisa Randazzo is optimistic about the future of school violence prevention. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:03:00 EST Investing in an electronic key management system helps Wake Forest keep track of its keys and improve security. Mon, 7 Aug 2023 04:00:00 EST The key author and proponent of Kari’s Law shares the story behind both legislations, plus requirements and the costs of non-compliance. Fri, 7 Jul 2023 04:20:00 EST Dr. James Corbin grew the number of Hamilton County Schools Safety Department employees to more than 60 in only three years. Wed, 5 Jul 2023 04:00:00 EST These student-filled positions give peace officers more time to respond to priority calls while also creating a hiring pipeline for the department. Mon, 3 Jul 2023 04:00:00 EST Hosting food-focused community outreach events helps URI police establish open lines of communication with students while also addressing a challenge many are currently facing. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:08:00 EST The new public address system at UMS-Wright Preparatory School helps to ensure everyone on campus will receive emergency messages. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:40:00 EST New security systems were installed at Lynwood, California public schools after the district decided to remove its school resource officers. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 EST Howard's police chief discusses how traumas experienced by many within the campus community resurfaced following the threats and how the school addressed it. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 EST Located next to a police department, Vanguard has had issues with released inmates coming onto the open campus. Here's how it was addressed. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 EST Two social work interns and a licensed clinical social worker joined UMBPD to provide case management for vulnerable populations. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 EST Chief William Adcox shares why his department does not have an arrest model and instead relies on information sharing to mitigate healthcare violence. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:55:00 EST Brown County’s Teen Heartsaver Initiative has provided First Aid training and certification to nearly 2,000 high school students, campus employees, and area residents. Fri, 2 Jun 2023 06:41:00 EST The Washington University in St. Louis Police Department has embraced Safe Zone training to better support LGBTQ+ students, staff, administrators and faculty. EST Initiatives that increased officer visibility on campus caught the eye of ETSU administrators and led to a nearly doubled budget. Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 EST This small, rural school district in Colorado saved $44,000 when it installed new security cameras, signage, and other safety systems. Here’s how they did it. Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 EST The Canadian health system's public safety director has drawn from personal experiences in both hospital and non-hospital settings to improve customer service. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 EST Jason Schiffer turned to non-police campus leaders to review the department, resulting in changes to its sexual violence and use-of-force policies. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 EST A police chief breaks down the dangers of swatting, how it impacts communities, and lessons he's learned from responding to false threats. Mon, 3 Apr 2023 04:00:00 EST While hospital violence remains high, this threat management expert believes there is hope on the horizon due to new violence prevention standards. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 EST Here are some steps your nonsworn security department can take to reduce its patrol vehicle fleet costs. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:18:00 EST Here’s how one Illinois district was able to implement 90% of its school security assessment’s recommendations in only three years. Fri, 3 Mar 2023 04:26:00 EST Biola University officers and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies participated in the active shooter exercise along with the local fire department, campus staff members, medical personnel, and students. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:00:00 EST Striking a balance between autonomy and safety is one of the challenges of digital hall passes, but it can be accomplished. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:24:00 EST Here’s how to assess your glass window and door security needs as well as the various solutions that are currently on the market. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 04:00:00 EST About 55% of college students involved in campus organizations experience hazing and 40% report suffering significant negative effects. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:00:00 EST Integrated security solutions free up time for school staff to have more face-to-face time with students while addressing staff shortage issues. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:49:00 EST New guidance from the IAHSS will help healthcare security pros make the case for technology, training and other solutions that bolster facility protection. Mon, 3 Oct 2022 04:00:00 EST Bike Index also works with surrounding cities and towns, including police, to curb bike thefts across whole communities. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EST Craig Dever from Inovonics talks about the overall benefits of wireless technologies, as well as their real-world applications in education and healthcare. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EST A psychologist offers tips for both school employees and parents on how to speak with kids and teens about school gun violence. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:01:00 EST Video and access control integration simplifies investigations, lowers total cost of ownership, and minimizes training, among other things. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:28:00 EST Fewer than 40% of schools have replaced or upgraded their HVAC systems. Here’s how campuses can find funding for IAQ improvements. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:48:00 EST NGS’ James Beale discusses how security glazing on windows and glass openings bolsters safety and offers a whole host of other benefits. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 EST Learning to recognize escalating behaviors and practicing de-escalation skills are essential to addressing the rise in hospital violence. Mon, 1 Aug 2022 04:00:00 EST In a recent survey, 69.2% of adults ages 18-24 reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, or both. Here's what the University of Kentucky is doing to support its students. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST The University of Houston's elite continuity of operations plans proved especially useful during historic Winter Storm Uri. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST Gilbert Public Schools Security Director Allen Cain established a team to decide what capabilities were needed in a new district-wide video surveillance system. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST The program exceeds North Carolina's minimum police training standards by hundreds of hours and students graduate as fully sworn officers. Thu, 9 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST Missouri S&T Police Chief Doug Roberts prides himself on his department's involvement with the student community, and their efforts are shown through various endeavors. Tue, 7 Jun 2022 04:25:00 EST Fusion centers can provide local criminal intelligence to private organizations with non-sworn security departments. Mon, 6 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST As a product of the schools he serves, Chief Luke Williams' commitment to student success is clear through his many youth-focused initiatives. Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:10:00 EST Joey Hunter secured more than $400,000 in federal and state grants to fund security at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. Thu, 26 May 2022 04:24:00 EST Following up with an employee at home who had COVID enabled Kyle Houraney to identify that the man’s life was in danger. Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 EST This Charleston security director says tabletop exercises helped him finalize the school district's new 364-page emergency operations plan. Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 EST A UMS-Wright Preparatory School student who took an American Red Cross course saved the life of another student who went into cardiac arrest. Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 EST Coatesville Area School District's Frank Galbraith talks about those features, in addition to how he established an incident command team and secured nearly $400,000 in grant funding. Fri, 13 May 2022 04:20:00 EST Here’s how Virtua Health assisted refugees fleeing Afghanistan and how these practices might apply to other organizations helping refugees. Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 EST Central State University police developed a K-9 therapy program and opened a food and hygiene pantry to support students' mental and physical health. Fri, 6 May 2022 04:01:00 EST Director of the Year Healthcare finalist Randy Kolentus discusses how his security team was able to provide non-medical assistance to Reid Health’s overwhelmed clinicians. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:45:00 EST A security director shares unique ways he ensures his campus' customers -- both students and his staff -- are fulfilled and safe. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 EST UTHSC Police Chief Anthony Berryhill discusses both the benefits and complexities of policing a campus that houses renowned research facilities and has students and faculty from around the globe. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 EST Director of the Year K-12 finalist Christopher Ellisor talks about his district's success with adding a texting option to its anonymous tip line, and his recommendations for a district considering a similar undertaking. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:03:00 EST Here’s how you can effectively work with the news media during an emergency without jeopardizing security or an investigation. Thu, 7 Apr 2022 04:00:00 EST A training consultant discusses how to differentiate between normal stress levels and a mental health crisis, and how to help students experiencing either. Mon, 4 Apr 2022 04:40:00 EST School security expert Paul Timm discusses some of the improvements that resulted from the pandemic that will most likely impact campuses for years to come. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:36:00 EST Here’s how your school, university or hospital can hire and then retain more women officers and executives in your security or public safety department. Wed, 2 Mar 2022 05:51:00 EST Digital IDs on mobile phones can bridge the gap in communication between administrators and students during emergencies. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST Dr. Amy Grosso shares her observations of the pandemic's effects on student and teacher mental health and what her district is doing to address concerns. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST Maraya Lasinsky, chief advisor for the Department of Homeland Security, offers tips and resources for recognizing human trafficking on college campuses. Mon, 7 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST Clery Center's Jessica Mertz discusses recent student protests regarding how campuses are addressing sexual violence, and how to dismantle a culture that enables it. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST A former assistant principal offers first-hand insight on both benefits and limitations of body-worn cameras in schools. Mon, 3 Jan 2022 04:15:00 EST Two technology experts describe how colleges and K-12 campuses can better navigate the post-pandemic landscape. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:00:00 EST While there isn't one solution to mitigating hospital workplace violence, a change in the culture surrounding reporting incidents is a good place to start. Fri, 8 Oct 2021 05:34:00 EST Dean Drako of Eagle Eye Networks talks about the applicability of the cloud and artificial intelligence on campus, as well as the need for strong cybersecurity practices. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:10:00 EST Here’s how you can make sense of the latest ID card printer technology and how to evaluate your issuance process. Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:07:00 EST Piedmont Healthcare’s public safety officers now use body-worn cameras. Here’s why and how their organization adopted this technology and the results. Mon, 31 May 2021 07:07:00 EST Ballad Health has opted for doing tabletop exercises rather than full-scale emergency exercises. Here’s why they did it and the results of this new approach. Fri, 21 May 2021 05:44:00 EST The College of New Jersey’s police chief explains the benefits of his department’s CLEAR unit. Wed, 19 May 2021 05:22:00 EST Here’s how Missouri State improved its Clery Act warning and mass notification processes. It also reaped other unexpected benefits as a result of the changes that were implemented. Mon, 10 May 2021 06:10:00 EST Here’s how Tennessee State University was able to rally volunteers to help with clean up after an EF3 tornado struck campus. Wed, 5 May 2021 04:00:00 EST Lieutenant Michael Betzler discusses recommended practices and lessons learned from Saddleback College's implementation of electronic access on 1,500 doors. Mon, 3 May 2021 05:11:00 EST A cybersecurity expert explains how to safely reintroduce devices that have been at home since the start of the pandemic back to school networks. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:34:00 EST The federal government is offering billions of dollars of funding to improve the long-term safety and health of schools and institutions of higher education. Wed, 7 Apr 2021 05:27:00 EST Corona-Norco USD’s Steven Ellis describes the steps he and his district took to obtain grant funding and properly manage the projects stemming from those grants. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:03:00 EST Nevada System for Higher Education’s Adam Garcia describes how he merged the public safety and security departments of four campuses. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:58:00 EST UT MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Ray Gerwitz describes the new approaches he, his department and the MD Anderson organization took to address safety and security concerns during the pandemic. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:01:00 EST Here’s how schools and universities can use CARES Act funding to pay for upgrades to their HVAC systems and other technology solutions to make their campuses safer. Mon, 1 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EST In this podcast, three members of LA County Sheriff’s Department discuss the success of their unique threat assessment team which provides services to nine community colleges in the area. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST UNLV Sgt. Toni Summerlin discusses the pandemic's effects on homeless individuals and how the department's homeless outreach unit has addressed those challenges. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST Each COVID-19 vaccine has unique transportation and storage needs which can be met with the help of temperature monitoring technology. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:17:00 EST For older campuses or schools with limited budgets, there are still HVAC options to consider to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 EST In our very first episode of Campus Safety Voices, a school security expert discusses leading practices for conducting emergency tabletop exercises.