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Read: News Watch Special Report: Virginia Tech Aftermath

News Watch Special Report: Virginia Tech Aftermath

Read: Ms. Stafford Goes to Washington

Ms. Stafford Goes to Washington

Congratulations to The George Washington University Chief of Police Dolores Stafford, winner of the first annual Campus Safety Director of the Year/Education award. CALEA accreditation, an increased department presence on campus, and a decrease in crime are just some of her accomplishments. Read on to see how she made it to the top.

Read: Here’s to You Mr. Robinson

Here’s to You Mr. Robinson

Alan Robinson, director of protection and security services for Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health beat out some stiff competition to capture the first annual Campus Safety Director of the Year/Healthcare award. Discover what made him a winner.

Read: Finding Funds for Your Equipment, Programs and People (Part 1 of 2)

Finding Funds for Your Equipment, Programs and People (Part 1 of 2)

Although budgets for campus safety and security can be tight, school districts, universities and hospitals that do their homework, are creative and are diligent can find a wide variety of grants, funding and other resources. Here’s Part I of Campus Safety magazine’s investigation on how these institutions can pay for their projects.

Read: They Want Their CCTV

They Want Their CCTV

When officials at a Montana hospital began planning for the expansion of their camera surveillance system, they didn’t need to convince the nurses or employees that the upgrade was a good idea. Although crime isn’t an issue at the center, staff members embraced the notion that improved CCTV coverage would mean even greater safety and security for facility personnel, patients, visitors and assets.

Read: Bratton Believes in Collaborating With Campuses

Bratton Believes in Collaborating With Campuses

Having brought the bad guys to their knees in New York, William Bratton has switched coasts to bring Los Angeles his brand of crime busting. In an exclusive interview, the LAPD chief explains how his department and campus law enforcement agencies work together.

Read: L.A.’s Best Kept Security Secret

L.A.’s Best Kept Security Secret

Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) Chief Lawrence Manion and the campus officers under his command are the City of Angels’ undiscovered stars, humbly protecting and serving the second largest school district in the nation. Despite the enormity of their responsibilities and lack of publicity, Manion and his troops get the job done by smartly deploying resources and managing expenses.

Read: Defending Your Campus Against WMDs

Defending Your Campus Against WMDs

Hospital, university and school security professionals can’t afford to just have good disaster response plans when weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are involved. Understanding the various types that could be used, the kinds of risks a site could face and the appropriate preventive measures available can help campuses ward off an attack.

Read: What Happens When ‘The Big One’ Hits?

What Happens When ‘The Big One’ Hits?

Upgrading your two-way radio systems as well as preparing the networks and personnel supporting your emergency communications will give you greater confidence that they will come through when disaster strikes.

Read: Ridge Unabridged

Ridge Unabridged

In an exclusive Campus Safety interview, former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Tom Ridge provides a high-level view of national security from the federal government down to local school, university and hospital campuses. The ex-Pennsylvania governor discusses his legacy and the future of DHS, as well as how security technology and personnel must work in concert to protect America.

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