Campus Safety Magazine

Since the beginning of the current academic year, as many as 20 colleges and universities have been victims of swatting. active shooter hoaxes, bomb threats, University of Maryland, Slippery Rock University

Surge in Swatting Incidents: U.S. Colleges Continue to Be Targeted by False Active Shooter Reports

Since the beginning of the current academic year, 32 U.S. colleges and universities have been victims of swatting. Here's who has been targeted so far.

UMass Lowell ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near an on-campus residence hall.

Shelter-in-Place Order at UMass Lowell Lifted: Search for Armed Man Continues

A new study on school attendance reveals that early-grade interventions, culturally responsive family engagement, and data-driven strategies are key to combating chronic absenteeism. SchoolStatus, truancy

Curbing Chronic Absenteeism: Successful School Attendance Strategies Revealed in Latest Research

Idaho State University now offers online school security courses designed to equip K-12 teachers and administrators with critical safety and threat assessment skills. Foundations of School Security Leadership, FoSSL, Guy Bliesner

Idaho State University Launches Online School Security Courses for K-12 Educators

University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling faces felony charges after an infant’s body was discovered in her residence. abortion, Lexington Police Department

University of Kentucky Student Charged After Infant’s Body Found in Closet

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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

Compliance in a rectangle with arrows pointing to words like rules, law, transparency, etc.

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

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

Best Practices for Modernizing Security Systems in Legacy Education Environments

Best Practices for Modernizing Security Systems in Legacy Education Environments

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

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