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Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday, followed by several more calls, with some featuring gunshot-like sounds in the background. swatting, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, Jack Stollsteimer

Hoax Active Shooter Calls Shake Villanova University

Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday, followed by several more calls, with some featuring gunshot-like sounds in the background.

A former Liberty University Title IX investigator claims she was fired for accusing the school of mishandling sexual assault cases. This is the second lawsuit this year by a former Title IX employee alleging retaliatory dismissal by the university. Erika Woolfolk, Clery Act

Another Former Liberty University Employee Sues Over Alleged Retaliation

School Video Surveillance

The When’s and Why’s of School Video Surveillance Maintenance

The stabbing at Maryvale High School happened after the male suspect was apparently able to sneak a pocket knife past newly installed security measures. Michael Montoya II, weapons detection, school security

Maryvale High School Stabbing: 1 Dead, Suspect in Custody

Gloucester Township's new ordinance holds parents legally accountable for their children's disruptive behavior, following other jurisdictions that have punished parents when their children carry out school shootings. Minors and Parent Responsibility Ordinance, active shooters

New Jersey Ordinance Punishes Parents for Their Children’s Bad Behavior

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Hospital Cyberattacks

Study: Better IT Security Doesn’t Mean Fewer Hospital Cyberattacks

A recent study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame looked at 938 data breaches and found institutional factors play the biggest role in the likelihood of hospital cyberattacks.

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Mass Notification Systems

Survey: Colleges Don’t Use Mass Notification Systems to Full Potential

Higher education campuses across the United States are not fully utilizing their investment in mass notification solutions, according to a study by Rave Mobile Safety.

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OCR: Protecting Data Involves Physical Security As Well As Cybersecurity

The OCR’s latest cybersecurity newsletter discusses the importance of physically securing devices with access to ePHI.

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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

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

Transform Your School’s Emergency Preparedness with Enhanced Safety Drills

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

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

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

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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

Strategy & Planning Series

Strategy & Planning Series

Strategy & Planning Series

Strategy & Planning Series

Strategy & Planning Series