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Utah Valley University faces criticism for delayed and conflicting emergency alerts that were sent to the campus following last week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk. UVU, emergency notification, mass notification, lockdown, shelter in place, Run Hide Fight

UVU Emergency Alert System Faces Scrutiny After Charlie Kirk Shooting

Utah Valley University faces criticism for delayed and conflicting emergency alerts that were sent to the campus immediately…

News September 18
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The suspected gunman, described as a 16-year-old male student, has succumbed to his self-inflicted injuries. Evergreen High School shooting, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Evergreen High School Shooting Suspect Frequented Website Popular with Other School Shooters

Authorities say the Evergreen High School shooter was radicalized by "some extremist network" and that he held White…

News September 15
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In response to the threats, multiple historically Black colleges and universities went into lockdown. The FBI is investigating. HBCUs, swatting, bomb threats

HBCUs on High Alert Following a Series of Threats

In response to the threats, multiple historically Black colleges and universities went into lockdown. The FBI is investigating.

News September 12
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UMass Lowell ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near an on-campus residence hall.

Update: Armed Male on UMass Lowell Campus Was a 12-Year-Old with Replica Gun

UMass Lowell had ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near…

News September 4
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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A shooting outside Young Hall at Kentucky State University early Sunday morning injured two people, prompting a campus lockdown and heightened security measures. KSU, Frankfort Police Department, Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo

Shooting at Kentucky State University Injures 2

A shooting outside Young Hall at Kentucky State University early Sunday morning injured two people, prompting a campus…

News August 20
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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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Some school districts are increasing law enforcement presence and upgrading campus security infrastructure, although others face significant funding challenges. school safety, SROs, federal funding freeze, School Safety Grant Program

U.S. Districts Enhance School Safety Measures for Upcoming Academic Year

Some school districts are increasing law enforcement presence and upgrading campus security infrastructure, although others face significant funding…

News July 29
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