Policies & Procedures


Lauren McCluskey Foundation Launches Dating Violence Safety Initiatives

On the third anniversary of the murder of University of Utah student-athlete Lauren McCluskey, her parents announced a set of five initiatives on behalf of the McCluskey Foundation that aim to change the campus culture around stalking and dating violence.

Technology-Focused Grant Available for K–12 Schools

Consolidated Communications is offering an educational grant for technology-focused initiatives in K–12 schools. The deadline to apply through the Consolidated Connects grant program, which offers grants of up to $5,000 for schools within its service area of 23 states, is Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.



Honeywell Cambrian College Energy Agreement

Cambrian College Continues Sustainability Project with Honeywell

Cambrian College in Ontario, Canada, is moving into the next phase of a long-term agreement with Honeywell and Honeywell Building Technologies to update lighting and replace aging equipment to reduce energy costs. The initiative is projected to save the college at least $480,000 in the first year.

Terminated School Safety Officer Could Face Homicide Charges

A school safety officer in Long Beach, Calif., has been fired following an incident that left an 18-year-old mother brain-dead, and the Long Beach Police Department has opened a homicide investigation.

A Contentious Debate Rages

A Contentious Debate Rages

Safety for some is not “inclusive safety” for all. A contentious debate rages on college campuses today to defund and abolish campus police.

Crisis Management Technology

Crisis Management Technology

In recent years, the United States has witnessed a surge of active shooter incidents, which have put emergency preparedness into the spotlight for “when,” not “if ” the next tragedy occurs.

Control the Panic

Successful emergency response, and the safety of everyone inside of school buildings, relies on more than just a system that only sends alerts. Below are four key actions a school panic button should empower its users to take.

Transforming K-12 and Higher Ed

Transforming K-12 and Higher Ed

A school needs more than great academics and smart students to be an intelligent campus. To support education and intellectual growth, campuses need to be safe, cyber-secure, and very smart.

A Reopening Strategy

A Reopening Strategy

As schools begin to welcome students back in full force, there is increased attention on learners’ physical and mental wellbeing.

Evolv Technology Forms Organization for Weapons Screening System Donations

Weapons detection security screening solutions provider Evolv Technology has announced the creation of Give Evolv LLC (GiveEvolv), which promotes the company’s mission of making people and public venues safer, according to a press release.

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