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Florida Schools to Receive Millions in Safety Grants from Justice Department

The Department of Justice awarded more than $85.3 million in safety grants to bolster school security—including funding to educate and train students and faculty—and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 24, 2019
Parents in Florida Team Up to Create a School Safety Reporting App

Parents in Florida Team Up to Create a School Safety Reporting App

Four parents in Florida created a reporting app that allows students, teachers and parents to report fires, fights and other threats.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 23, 2019


Virginia Governor Awards Security Grants to Several Elementary Schools

Virginia Governor Awards Security Grants to Several Elementary Schools

Several elementary schools will receive a grant from the state to be used for security upgrades and enhancements.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 22, 2019
Alabama Student Facing 20 Years After Making a False Bomb Threat

Alabama Student Facing 20 Years After Making a False Bomb Threat

Connor Bruce Croll was arrested for allegedly calling the Baton Rouge police to report a bomb at LSU's stadium. His claims were untrue and he now faces 20 years in prison.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 21, 2019
Security Patrol to Increase as York College Students Become Target of Robberies

Security Patrol to Increase as York College Students Become Target of Robberies

Three York College students were the targets of robberies that occurred just outside of campus. In response, the university is working with local authorities to increase patrol in the area.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 09, 2019
Towson University to Beef Up Security Measures Following Sexual Assaults

Towson University to Beef Up Security Measures Following Sexual Assaults

Towson University wants to prevent more sexual assaults from happening. As a result, officials are planning on hiring more police officers and counselors.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 04, 2019
Security Technology is a Top Priority

Security Technology is a Top Priority

Detroit schools have been faced with similar security issues as other schools nationwide. In the 2010-11 school year, a technology push was put in place, particularly at the high school level.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • October 01, 2019
Group of Concerned Florida Moms Install Window Coverings in Classrooms

Group of Concerned Florida Moms Install Window Coverings in Classrooms

Coalition for School Safety, a nonprofit in Florida, is working toward adding more security measures at schools in Hillsborough County.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 01, 2019
Meeting Today’s School Safety Challenges

Meeting Today’s School Safety Challenges

Sustaining a safe environment for students and staff is—or at least should be—a key priority for all school districts. However, without a comprehensive plan in place, this can be a challenging endeavor.

  • By Michael Sander, Tom Strasburger
  • October 01, 2019
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South Carolina Education Department to Fund Over 200 School Resource Officers Across State

The state superintendent says that the $11 million in funding will push South Carolina closer to its goal of having a school resource officer in every school.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • September 27, 2019

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