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A Penn State student reportedly confessed to posting the hoax threat on Yik Yak so her roommate could avoid taking a final exam. Madeline C. Steczkowski, Carolyn E. Kahn, bomb threats, swatting

2 Penn State Students Charged After Social Media Threat to Disrupt Final Exam

A Penn State student reportedly confessed to posting the hoax threat on Yik Yak so her roommate could…

News January 22
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Minnesota Schools Offer Online Learning Amid ICE Operations

Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools are among several Minnesota school districts offering online learning for…

News January 21
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Submit your nomination for the prestigious 19th annual Campus Safety Director of the Year award to recognize an exceptional school, college or hospital security leader for their outstanding achievements and give them a chance to win significant professional recognition and prizes. campus safety leader, campus police, emergency management

2026 Director of the Year Nominations Due Monday, January 26

Submit your nomination by January 26 for the prestigious 19th annual Campus Safety Director of the Year award…

Awards January 21
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U.S. colleges are enhancing campus safety with increased security personnel, advanced technology, and specialized police forces. security measures, campus police, University of Houston, College of the Muscogee Nation, Tufts, Auburn, Carroll College, Simperman-Corette Foundation, Ashley Gann

Several U.S. Colleges Enhance Security Measures Amid Safety Concerns

U.S. colleges are enhancing campus safety with measures like increased security personnel, advanced technology, and specialized police forces.

News January 21
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Top 5 Healthcare Security Trends for 2026: Navigating Workplace Violence and the Convergence of Cyber and Physical Protection

Expect to see the integration of AI-driven technologies and unified cyber-physical strategies to combat workplace violence and other…

Insights January 21
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Gun Violence Statistics: School Shootings Decreased 30% Last Year

The number of deaths and injuries in K-12 school shootings also decreased 26% from 2024 to 2025, according…

Insights January 20
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Yale University and New Haven have finalized a police oversight agreement, establishing a citizen-led review process for complaints against Yale Police Department, police oversight, Memorandum of Understanding, MOU

Yale University and New Haven Reach Police Oversight Agreement

Yale and the city of New Haven have finalized a police oversight agreement, effective January 1, establishing a…

News January 20
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Authorities Investigate Possible Hazing Death of Southern University Student, Caleb Wilson, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

UPDATE: Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Hazing Death of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson

Sources claim Omega Psi Phi Fraternity members’ original accounts of the death of Caleb Wilson were fabricated.

News January 20
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AI Systems Integration: Benson Systems CEO Eric Benson Shares 5 Trends to Watch in 2026

Campuses that make the biggest gains in 2026 will be the ones that treat safety as one connected…

Insights January 20
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Unified Access Control Takes Center Stage as Campus Security Leaders Tackle 2026 Challenges

Security leaders in 2026 will prioritize unified access control platforms that integrate AI, mobile credentials, and biometrics to…

Insights January 19
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Zachary Mair was arresting for seizing a security officer's gun and firing a shot inside Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. hospital workplace violence, healthcare workplace safety

Ohio Hospital Patient Grabs Security Officer’s Gun, Fires Shot

Authorities charged patient Zachary Mair with aggravated robbery and felonious assault after he seized a security officer's firearm…

News January 19
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KSU Shooting Preceded by Multiple Security Reports at Young Hall

Throughout the fall semester before the December 9 shooting, KSU’s campus experienced a notable increase in reported security…

News January 16
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