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University of South Carolina Swatting Incident Highlights Growing Trend of False Active Shooter Reports

The University of South Carolina on Sunday was the victim of a swatting call that reported a false active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library.

Yet another private security officer's dismissal over a firearm incident in a school bathroom highlights urgent concerns about gun safety. armed officers in schools, school safety, Bowen Elementary School, Bryan Independent School District, BISD, TNT Security Solutions

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Noblesville Schools Outline Security Upgrades for 2018-19 School Year

The district plans to place a trained police officer in each Noblesville school after a student opened fire inside a classroom, injuring two.

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Reader Q&A with Gary Sigrist: 5 Layers of School Safety

Gary Sigrist, CEO of Safeguard Risk Solutions and a retired school district safety director, provided some insightful answers to questions asked by audience members during his school safety webinar.

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Blackboard Introduces Contactless Student IDs for Apple Wallet

Blackboard Mobile Credentials enhances the campus experience for tech-savvy students and saves institutions time and resources, says the company.

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Creating the Castle: Enhancing School Security and Hospital Security with Access Control and Visitor Management

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How Campus Security Officers Should Respond to Active Assailants

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Using Campus Security Cameras for Effective Emergency Response

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The Stop Campus Hazing Act: Key Implementation Trends That Could Impact Clery Act Compliance

Boost Campus Security After-Hours with Real-Time Mobile Access

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Steps to Take to Make Sure Your Campus is E911 Compliant

3 Steps to Make Sure Your Campus is E911 Compliant

Smarter Video Security for Safer Campuses

How to Choose Smarter Video Security for a Safer Campus

Sudden Cardiac Arrests Happen More Often Than You Think on Campus. Are You Prepared to Respond?

Is Your Campus Prepared for a Cardiac Emergency?

Transform Your School’s Emergency Preparedness with Enhanced Safety Drills

Secure Your Campus in the Cloud: A Guide to Modern Video Security

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Here are some lessons learned from previous incidents that can help increase the safety and security of school and university athletic events, concerts and other large gatherings. stadium security, event security, football, basketball

7 Steps to Improving Stadium Security and Large Event Safety

2025 Campus Safety Conference Delivers In-Depth Training, Networking, Product Demos and More

Want Someone to Calm Down? Don’t Say These 3 Things

Some of the achievements of this year’s Directors of the Year include obtaining officer pay increases, restructuring their departments, and emphasizing community policing. Jennifer Griffin, Temple University, Adam Reid, Montgomery College, Brandon Ingram, Covenant Health

Griffin, Ingram and Reid Named 2025 Campus Safety Directors of the Year

Most school security lapses involve human failures and not equipment failures. The other AI -- Active involvement by teachers, staff and the community -- can help to overcome these challenges.

The Other AI: ‘Active Involvement’ by Humans Is Critical in School Security

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University of South Carolina Swatting Incident Highlights Growing Trend of False Active Shooter Reports

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