Active Shooter Drill Gone Wrong Causes Panic at Maryland Hospital
An improper mass alert caused an active shooter scare at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a hospital for recovering veterans.
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BCSD Director on a Relentless Quest for School Security and Safety
Tim Knight has been named CS K-12 Director of the Year for tirelessly advancing the Berkeley County School District safety and security program .
Video Q&A: Chris Dorn Talks About Emergency Preparedness at Schools
Preparing for a broad range of emergencies is the best way to protect your campus when disaster strikes.
New Md. School Safety Law Creates Standards for Student Assessments, Emergency Preparedness
The law touches on several areas designed to increase schools’ resilience and emergency preparedness.
Connecticut Schools Violate Safety Laws Put in Place After Sandy Hook
Last July, only 25 percent of Connecticut school districts submitted records for its fire drills and crisis management drills.
Campus Safety Conference Provides Lessons in Emergency Preparedness
Experts shared their experiences with emergencies and gave advice to attendees as part of the emergency preparedness forum.
NWS Makes Texas High School The First ‘Storm Ready’ Campus in State
The National Weather Service recognized the school’s tornado preparedness improvements in June.
Active Incident Training: Preparing for the Future Threat
Preparation must go beyond incident response, tactics and the focus on active shooters.
Fla. Hospital Effectively Responds to Recent Airport Shooting
The hospital’s emergency response procedures helped staff deal with the rush of victims, relatives and the media.
Tips to Stay Prepared for the Active Shooter Threat
There’s many steps school and hospital officials can take to prepare for and stop an active shooter incident.
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