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Utah Valley University faces criticism for delayed and conflicting emergency alerts that were sent to the campus following last week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk. UVU, emergency notification, mass notification, lockdown, shelter in place, Run Hide Fight

UVU Emergency Alert System Criticized After Charlie Kirk’s Shooting

Utah Valley University faces criticism for delayed and conflicting emergency alerts that were sent to the campus following…

News September 18
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Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio. CS@EDspaces

Campus Safety at EDspaces Returns for Year 5

Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio.

News September 16
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Campuses that combine AI, people and appropriate processes can make active assailant hoaxes less disruptive and less effective. swatting, Sal Mani, VOLT AI, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

When the Alarm Is Real, But the Threat Isn’t: How AI Can Help Schools Respond Smarter to Swatting

Campuses that combine AI, appropriate processes, and oversight by humans can make active assailant hoaxes less disruptive and…

Insights September 11
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Emergency School Communications: Enhancing Safety with Two-Way Radio and Distributed Antenna Systems and Solutions

Emergency School Communications: Enhancing Safety with Two-Way Radio and Distributed Antenna Systems

Whether it’s a weather alert, medical emergency, or lockdown, having strong, reliable communication across your campus can make…

Resources September 8
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Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that strain resources and traumatize communities. hoax active shooter reports, swatting, Michael J. Rein, COSECURE

How Colleges Should Handle Active Shooter Hoax Calls: Emergency Response Protocols and Clery Act Compliance

Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that…

Insights September 8
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UMass Lowell ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near an on-campus residence hall.

Update: Armed Male on UMass Lowell Campus Was a 12-Year-Old with Replica Gun

UMass Lowell had ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near…

News September 4
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School Shooting Prevention, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Resources for K-12 Campuses

The following recommended practices and related resources will help schools address the threat of active shooters as well…

Insights August 28
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Swatting Incidents: 4 Ways to Reduce Widespread Panic, Improve Response

Learn about critical measures that should be taken by school leaders to prevent, respond to, and mitigate the…

Insights August 27
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The University of South Carolina on Sunday was the victim of a swatting call that reported a false active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library. hoax, Villanova University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of South Carolina Swatting Incident Highlights Growing Trend of False Active Shooter Reports

The University of South Carolina on Sunday was the victim of a swatting call that reported a false…

News August 26
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Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday, followed by several more calls, with some featuring gunshot-like sounds in the background. swatting, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, Jack Stollsteimer

2 Hoax Active Shooter Incidents Shake Villanova University

Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday and again on Sunday. Sunday's swatting call originated…

News August 25
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Here are some lessons learned from previous incidents that can help increase the safety and security of school and university athletic events, concerts and other large gatherings. stadium security, event security, football, basketball

7 Steps to Improving Stadium Security and Large Event Safety

Here are some lessons learned from previous incidents that can help increase the safety and security of school…

Insights August 19
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MSU has now settled with all of the survivors of the 2023 mass shooting who sustained physical injuries, as well as with the families of the deceased victims. Michigan State University, MSU shooting, Hanyang Tao, Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner

Michigan State University Settles with Mass Shooting Survivor for $2.45 Million

MSU has now settled with all of the survivors of the 2023 mass shooting who sustained physical injuries,…

News August 19
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