Use of Force

Read: University of Utah Police to Use Body-Worn Cameras on Campus

University of Utah Police to Use Body-Worn Cameras on Campus

The campus community was involved in developing guidelines for implementation of body-worn cameras.

Read: Bates College Implements New Security Plan to Ease Tension Between Students and Safety Officers

Bates College Implements New Security Plan to Ease Tension Between Students and Safety Officers

An investigation revealed issues and solutions to improve relations between Bates College students and campus security officers, including the creation of “live-in” positions.

Read: USC Advisory Board Urges More Oversight of Campus Public Safety

USC Advisory Board Urges More Oversight of Campus Public Safety

A review of USC DPS data found that stops of Black people accounted for 31.7% of all stops despite African Americans making up only 1% of the people around the Health Sciences campus and 12% of the University Park campus.

Read: University of Utah Police Pledge to Increase Representation of Women by 2030

University of Utah Police Pledge to Increase Representation of Women by 2030

The University of Utah Police Department has joined the 30×30 initiative, which aims to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030.

Read: New SRO Safety Standards Approved at Florida District

New SRO Safety Standards Approved at Florida District

An Oceola County School Board has approved new contracts with local sheriff’s to provide an SRO on each campus.

Read: Saint Louis University Police Officer Shoots, Kills Armed Man Near Campus

Saint Louis University Police Officer Shoots, Kills Armed Man Near Campus

The campus police officer has been placed on administrative leave, and normal campus activity has resumed while the incident is being investigated by homicide detectives.

Read: Schools Beefing Up Funding for Campus Police, Security Officers

Schools Beefing Up Funding for Campus Police, Security Officers

Despite a nationwide movement to minimize police and security personnel on campus, some schools are hiring even more officers.

Read: Putnam City Schools Upgrade Officer Body-Worn Cameras, Entrance Intercoms

Putnam City Schools Upgrade Officer Body-Worn Cameras, Entrance Intercoms

New body-worn cameras are easier to use, have a 90-second pre-recording buffer and protect the evidence custody chain.

Read: New Bill Bans Seclusion and Face Down Restraints in Illinois Schools

New Bill Bans Seclusion and Face Down Restraints in Illinois Schools

Alleged misuse of these restraints prompts lawmakers to pass legislation against it.

Read: Police Officers May be Removed from Amherst College

Police Officers May be Removed from Amherst College

A consultant firm has been hired by Amherst to determine the necessity of armed police officers on campus.

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