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VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health and police roles. Veterans Health Administration

VA Medical Centers Face Staffing Crisis as Shortages Surge 50%

VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health…

News August 14
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Large-scale ICE raids are having an immense negative emotional impact on U.S. and foreign-born students. immigration, deportation, family separation, School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside

Mental Health Fallout: The Psychological Impact of ICE Raids on Students

Large-scale ICE raids are having an immense negative emotional impact on U.S. and foreign-born students, according to a…

News August 14
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Newly released Uvalde school shooting records reveal critical security lapses, early warnings about the shooter and systemic failures in law enforcement response. Robb Elementary School Shooting, Uvalde CISD police response, Texas DPS, Pete Arredondo, Adrian Gonzales

Uvalde School District Records Detail Pre-Shooting Safety Concerns, Warnings About Gunman, and Gaps in Law Enforcement Response

Newly released Uvalde school shooting records reveal critical security lapses, early warnings about the shooter and systemic failures…

News August 13
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A shooting at Collin College on Sunday night, stemming from a verbal dispute, left a male student hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries. Courtney Jacob Johnson, campus shooting, school shooting

Collin College Shooting: 1 Student Injured, Suspect in Custody

A shooting at Collin College on Sunday night, stemming from a verbal dispute, left a male student hospitalized…

News August 13
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Please take our Campus Safety 2025 Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey, which also covers staffing levels, officer incentives, job satisfaction and more. security, police, wages, salaries, public safety, inflation

Are Campus Public Safety Wages Keeping Up with Inflation? Take Our Survey

Please take our Campus Safety 2025 Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey, which also covers staffing levels, officer incentives,…

News August 13
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Melissa Rupnow, the mother of Natalie Rupnow — who was the gunman in last year’s Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Wisconsin — has tragically died by suicide. Wisconsin school shooting

Mother of Wisconsin School Shooter Dies by Suicide in Tragic Development

Melissa Rupnow, the mother of Natalie Rupnow — who was the gunman in last year’s Abundant Life Christian…

News August 12
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Broward County Public Schools’ enhanced safety measures include wearable panic alarm badges for staff, continued cellphone restrictions, and free breakfast. Alyssa's Law

Broward County Schools Welcome Students Back with New Safety Measures and Policies

Broward County Public Schools’ enhanced safety measures include wearable panic alarm badges for staff, continued cellphone restrictions, and…

News August 11
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Autumn Bardisa allegedly impersonated a licensed nurse at AdventHealth Hospital, where she treated more than 4,400 patients using fraudulent credentials. Rick Staly, impersonating a licensed nurse, fraudulent credentials

Florida Woman Arrested for Impersonating Nurse at AdventHealth Hospital

Autumn Bardisa allegedly impersonated a licensed nurse at AdventHealth Hospital, where she treated more than 4,400 patients using…

News August 11
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Are You Making These 9 Hospital Security Mistakes?

With many hospitals experiencing a labor shortage, it is important not to let basic hospital security protocols fall…

News August 8
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Baptist Health has installed advanced weapons detection systems in the emergency rooms of its Louisville and La Grange facilities to enhance safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff. Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health La Grange, Brian Sallee

Baptist Health Implements Weapons Detection Systems in Emergency Rooms

Baptist Health has installed advanced weapons detection systems in the emergency rooms of its Louisville and La Grange…

News August 7
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Reed College faces backlash after its security director shared an alumnus' private information with police without a warrant, leading to the former student’s arrest. Gary Granger, Robert Jacob Hoopes, Katie Rempe, Audrey Bilger

Reed College Under Fire After Security Director Shares Alumnus’ Information Leading to Arrest

Reed College faces backlash after its security director shared an alumnus' private information with police without a warrant,…

News August 6
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North Carolina's HB 193 will allow private schools to authorize teachers, staff, and volunteers to carry concealed handguns on school grounds under strict training and approval requirements. Josh Stein

North Carolina’s HB 193 Allows Concealed Handguns on Private School Grounds

North Carolina's HB 193 will allow private schools to authorize teachers, staff, and volunteers to carry concealed handguns…

News August 6
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