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Missouri State University Makes Changes to University Security Division

Missouri State University Makes Changes to University Security Division

Missouri State University has rebranded its campus safety division and is making changes to improve security.

New Law Will Notify Arkansas Schools of Students’ Criminal Pasts

New Law Will Notify Arkansas Schools of Students' Criminal Pasts

A new Arkansas law aims to help school districts by notifying them of the criminal records of students transferring into their schools.

Texas High School Student Arrested After Release of Pepper Spray in Classroom

Texas High School Student Arrested After Release of Pepper Spray in Classroom

Gregory-Portland Independent School District officials said a high school student was arrested last week after reports of a pepper spray release inside a classroom.



Volunteer School Safety Advisory Committee Presents Recommendations to Iowa City School Board

Volunteer School Safety Advisory Committee Presents Recommendations to Iowa City School Board

The volunteer committee working on finding ways to improve safety at Iowa City schools recommends adding a police presence to secondary schools and increasing resources for mental health services.

Kentucky District Adds Two More SROs

Kentucky District Adds Two More SROs

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has placed two more school resource officers in Hardin County Schools, bringing the district’s total school resource officers to eight.

Northeast Oregon District Rolls Out Emergency Alert App for Teachers

Northeast Oregon District Rolls Out Emergency Alert App for Teachers

Teachers in the Imbler School District are now able to send detailed emergency alert messages about on-campus crises via a smartphone app.

Hawaiian Hospital Boosts Emergency Department Security

Hawaiian Hospital Boosts Emergency Department Security

The Hilo Medical Center is increasing emergency room security following a March 20 incident in which a patient allegedly stabbed three health care workers and punched another.

Gaylord Community Schools Plans to Bolster Security at School Entrances

Gaylord Community Schools Plans to Bolster Security at School Entrances

Gaylord Community Schools in Michigan plans to use funds awarded by the state’s Competitive School Safety Grant Program to bolster entrance security at three district buildings.

Ohio University to Secure Residence Halls with More than 400 Cameras

Ohio University to Secure Residence Halls with More than 400 Cameras

A project by Ohio University to add more than 400 security cameras to the residence halls on its Athens campus is nearing completion.

Texas District Encourages Parent Involvement in School Safety

Texas District Encourages Parent Involvement in School Safety

Coppell Independent School District has implemented multiple new safety and security measures recently, and is encouraging parents to take advantage of resources to get them involved.

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