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How to Adapt College Safety Plans to Shifting Student Substance Use Trends

As alcohol use among college students drops and cannabis use surges, campus leaders must adapt safety planning accordingly.

Insights January 8
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2026 higher education law enforcement trends will prioritize belonging-driven policing, AI-enhanced security infrastructure, rigorous Clery Act compliance, and interdisciplinary workforce training to strengthen campus safety and institutional resilience. Anthony Pluretti, Loyola University Maryland

2026 Higher Education Law Enforcement Trends: A Practitioner’s Perspective

In 2026, higher education law enforcement will prioritize belonging-driven policing, AI-enhanced security infrastructure, rigorous Clery Act compliance, and…

Insights January 7
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M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a patient who had eloped from the emergency department. Jonathan Chet Winch, security officer death, hospital security

Minnesota Security Officer Dies Following Christmas Day Incident at M Health Fairview

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center Security Officer Andrea Merrell died two days after an altercation with a…

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