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School Shooting Prevention, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Resources for K-12 Campuses

The following recommended practices and related resources will help schools address the threat of active shooters as well…

Insights August 28
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These essential strategies enhance school safety and include effective crisis management and back-to-school preparation practices to ensure a secure and well-organized academic year.

From Calm to Crisis-Ready: How Schools Can Prepare for the New School Year

These essential strategies enhance school safety and include effective crisis management and back-to-school preparation practices to ensure a…

Insights August 18
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Students and families can search HazingInfo.org’s database to find hazing policies and reporting channels on nearly 1,500 colleges and universities in all 50 states, including reported incidents.

HazingInfo.org Releases Nationwide College Campus Hazing Database

Students and families can search HazingInfo.org’s database to find policies and reporting channels on nearly 1,500 colleges and…

News August 15
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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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Strategic security planning enhances campus safety by addressing evolving threats, fostering preparedness, and building resilient environments for learning and healing. healthcare security, school safety

How Strategic Security Planning Strengthens Healthcare and School Campuses

Strategic security planning enhances campus safety by addressing evolving threats, fostering preparedness, and building resilient environments for learning…

Insights August 7
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Reed College faces backlash after its security director shared an alumnus' private information with police without a warrant, leading to the former student’s arrest. Gary Granger, Robert Jacob Hoopes, Katie Rempe, Audrey Bilger

Reed College Under Fire After Security Director Shares Alumnus’ Information Leading to Arrest

Reed College faces backlash after its security director shared an alumnus' private information with police without a warrant,…

News August 6
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UNM addresses campus safety following a fatal shooting, outlining $20 million in security investments, plans to review residence hall policies, and efforts to improve emergency communication systems. University of New Mexico, Michael LaMotte, Garnett Stokes, Teresa Costantinidis, visitor management, access control, emergency notification

University of New Mexico Leaders Address Campus Safety Issues Following Deadly Shooting

UNM addresses campus safety following a fatal shooting, outlining $20 million in security investments, plans to review residence…

News August 5
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Toledo Public Schools requires students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August 2025 under new district policy. school cell phone ban

Toledo Public Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban

Toledo Public Schools require students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August…

News July 16
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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

Most school security lapses involve human failures and not equipment failures. The other AI -- Active Involvement by…

Insights July 14
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