Weapons

Read: Less Lethal Weapons: More Uncertain and Confusing Than You Think

Less Lethal Weapons: More Uncertain and Confusing Than You Think

Thinking of adopting less lethal weapons in your department? Study these pitfalls before you proceed.

Read: In Defense of Dinosaurs: The Continuing Utility of the Shotgun

In Defense of Dinosaurs: The Continuing Utility of the Shotgun

The shotgun is more than adequate for the vast majority of law enforcement’s armed confrontations.

Read: Tulane Police Officer Fatally Shot by Man Who Wouldn’t Wear Mask

Tulane Police Officer Fatally Shot by Man Who Wouldn’t Wear Mask

The Tulane University Corporal was working security detail at a high school basketball game when he was shot and killed.

Read: Tabletop Exercise 9: Anonymous Tip Says Student Plans to Bring Weapon to School

Tabletop Exercise 9: Anonymous Tip Says Student Plans to Bring Weapon to School

The anonymous tip came in at 1:43 A.M. but was not reviewed by office staff until school doors had already been open for an hour.

Read: Healthcare Security and Safety Executives Share Their Predictions, Trends and More

Healthcare Security and Safety Executives Share Their Predictions, Trends and More

Eighty hospital security, public safety and emergency management pros predict what healthcare security and safety will look like in the post-pandemic world.

Read: A Nonsworn Community College Public Safety Department’s Lessons from Last Summer’s Minneapolis Civil Unrest

A Nonsworn Community College Public Safety Department’s Lessons from Last Summer’s Minneapolis Civil Unrest

Here are Mark DeRee’s written answers to the questions that weren’t answered during his Campus Safety Online Summit presentation on the lessons Minneapolis College learned during last summer’s protests.

Read: Campus Security Monitor Charged with Bringing Gun to Florida School

Campus Security Monitor Charged with Bringing Gun to Florida School

Only law enforcement and school guardians who are trained by the Broward Sheriff’s Office are permitted to carry a gun on campus.

Read: Portland State Delays the Disarming of Its Campus Safety Officers

Portland State Delays the Disarming of Its Campus Safety Officers

Although PSU officers will no longer carry firearms, they will continue to be sworn officers with investigative and arrest capabilities. They will carry Tasers.

Read: Wisconsin Prosecutors Clear Officer in High School Shooting

Wisconsin Prosecutors Clear Officer in High School Shooting

The officer used his firearm during an altercation with a student because he couldn’t reach his stun gun.

Read: School Security Officer Gun Discharges, Strikes Co-Worker

School Security Officer Gun Discharges, Strikes Co-Worker

The maintenance worker was shot in the eye when the gun went off.

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