Special Needs

Read: Interacting with Autism: A School Resource Officer Approach

Interacting with Autism: A School Resource Officer Approach

School police officers must be able to recognize traits associated with autism, as well as adopt strategies that can foster positive interactions with students with special needs.

Read: Opinion: Did Michigan’s New Door Barricade Device Legislation Just Empower Bullies?

Opinion: Did Michigan’s New Door Barricade Device Legislation Just Empower Bullies?

Safety and security are a priority for schools and legislators, but life safety shortcuts, such as door barricade devices, may lead to even more tragedy.

Read: Spotlight on Healthcare Campus Safety Director of the Year Finalist Paul Sarnese

Spotlight on Healthcare Campus Safety Director of the Year Finalist Paul Sarnese

Check out some of this Director of the Year finalist’s top accomplishments, as well as a photo gallery of him and his department.

Read: School Safety Drills for Students with Special Needs

School Safety Drills for Students with Special Needs

Rather than opting out of safety drills for students with special needs, here are some strategies to help you develop their individualized safety plans.

Read: The Illinois School Safety Conference Is THIS Tuesday, Oct. 5

The Illinois School Safety Conference Is THIS Tuesday, Oct. 5

The school safety conference is a free, one-day event that will take place on Tuesday, October 5 in Niles, Illinois.

Read: More School Districts Revise the Roles of Police on Their Campuses

More School Districts Revise the Roles of Police on Their Campuses

Here’s an update on the school policing changes being made by five different districts.

Read: Interacting with Students with Autism: Tips for Law Enforcement and Security Pros

Interacting with Students with Autism: Tips for Law Enforcement and Security Pros

A state-certified instructor and sergeant discusses strategies that foster positive encounters between LEOs and students with autism.

Read: Some New York City Schools to Reopen

Some New York City Schools to Reopen

However, most middle schools and high schools in New York City will continue with distance learning until further notice.

Read: Should Campuses Defund the Police?

Should Campuses Defund the Police?

George Floyd’s death has prompted calls for campuses to “defund the police” and/or sever ties with local law enforcement, but are those moves knee-jerk reactions that will backfire?

Read: Video Catches Substitute Teacher Allegedly Beating Student

Video Catches Substitute Teacher Allegedly Beating Student

The sub was arrested after local law enforcement interviewed student witnesses and reviewed cell phone videos taken during the incident.

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