The Militarization of Police in America: Fact or Fiction?
Here are nine reasons why accusations of the militarization of police are wholly over-stated and essentially untrue.
Here are nine reasons why accusations of the militarization of police are wholly over-stated and essentially untrue.
Carver Vocational Tech High School Police Officer Joseph Fair has been named February’s Campus Safety Hero for his quick actions that saved lives.
Congratulations to Officers Terry Thomas and Jerome Saulsbury, who are November’s Campus Safety Heroes for expertly applying visitor policies and paying attention to detail to safely apprehend two armed individuals.
In California, private college public safety officers aren’t designated as peace officers, which some say hinder them in their responses to active shooters and sexual assault.
The weapons examined include kinetic impact projectiles, chemical irritants, water cannons, flashbangs and stun grenades and acoustic weapons .
Endicott College in Massachusetts used calculated strategies to bring its community to terms with armed campus safety officers.
Umpqua Community College had conducted three training exercises with local police in the past two years, but at the time of the shooting, the campus only had one unarmed security officer on duty.
Campus Safety magazine survey also found that more departments are arming officers with less lethal weapons and want additional or upgraded security cameras.
The incident involved a University of Missouri police officer and Columbia police officer, and was recorded by the MU officer’s body-worn camera.
Public safety employee wages are higher than in 2011, but most police and security departments at U.S. institutions of higher education are grossly understaffed.
Crisis response can be a weak spot for many campuses. Learn how to manage tasks, share response plans and maintain command and control over response teams during a crisis.
Learn how tools like mass notification systems coupled with the right emergency communication plan can help your organization achieve the speed and reach it needs to keep everyone safe and informed.
