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

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…

News August 26
Active Shooter Emergency Notification Lockdown Swatting
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

2 Hoax Active Shooter Incidents Shake Villanova University

Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday and again on Sunday. Sunday's swatting call originated…

News August 25
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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

Gloucester Township's new law holds parents legally accountable for their children's disruptive behavior, following other jurisdictions that have…

News August 21
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A deadly shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital left both a public safety officer and gunman dead. Oklahoma hospital shooting, J.W. Bode, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

Oklahoma Hospital Shooting: Security Officer Fatally Shot at Integris Health Enid Hospital

A deadly shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital left both a public safety officer and gunman dead.

News August 19
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MSU has now settled with all of the survivors of the 2023 mass shooting who sustained physical injuries, as well as with the families of the deceased victims. Michigan State University, MSU shooting, Hanyang Tao, Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner

Michigan State University Settles with Mass Shooting Survivor for $2.45 Million

MSU has now settled with all of the survivors of the 2023 mass shooting who sustained physical injuries,…

News August 19
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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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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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Want your security technology to be effective? Provide robust policies, proper training, and human oversight to prevent misuse and ensure the tools fulfill their intended purpose. AI, artificial intelligence, Gaggle, Jeff Patterson

Poor Policies and Over-Reliance on AI Can Sabotage Your Security Technology’s Potential

Want your security technology to be effective? Provide robust policies, proper training, and human oversight of AI to…

Insights August 11
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The Uvalde Foundation For Kids provides resources and support to create safer school environments for all students. threat assessment, active assailant, school shootings, school violence, mental health

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids Announces Relaunch of National School Threat Database & Resource Center: Submits Proposal for Volusia County Partnership 

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids provides resources and support to create safer school environments for all students.

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