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2018 Year in Review: Top 10 University Security Stories

Security Versus Free Speech On College Campuses

Controversial speakers taking advantage of free speech in colleges and universities have forced campus officials to deal with waves of protests and violence in recent years, raising questions of tolerance for free speech on college campuses.

Facing what are often massive security costs as well as potential damage to their campus and threats to their community, officials must decide whether or not to put a price on the First Amendment.

Read more about the ongoing debate.

(Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen)

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