Risk Management


Utah School Security Proposal Seeks $195 Million

Utah School Security Proposal Seeks $195 Million

A proposal presented to a legislative committee seeks more than $195 million for Utah school security measures

Tennessee Issues Statewide Report on School Security

Tennessee Issues Statewide Report on School Security

"It is possible that schools scored the lowest in these particular domains because they include measures that require the greatest fiscal resources to implement," said the report, “Safety First: A Review of Security and Preparedness in Tennessee Schools.”

Texas School District Increases Security Training, Reporting

Texas School District Increases Security Training, Reporting

Since October, CISD has offered the Anonymous Alerts app for students and parents to anonymously report urgent information to campus administrators.

School District Partners with Sandy Hook Promise to Battle School Violence

School District Partners with Sandy Hook Promise to Battle School Violence

The $500,000 grant is funded via the STOP School Violence Act. The grant money will go toward programs to teach students, teachers and administrators how to identify and help students exhibiting warning signs of violence toward themselves or others.

University of Tennessee Introduces New Campus Safety App

University of Tennessee Introduces New Campus Safety App

In an effort for a more proactive campus security approach, the University of Tennessee is meeting students where they are with a new campus safety app.

New Jersey District Cybersecurity Incident Affects 800 Employees

New Jersey District Cybersecurity Incident Affects 800 Employees

Galloway Township Public Schools was hit by a cyber attack last month that included teacher credentials and fraudulent wire transfers.

Indiana Schools Implement New Security Programs

Indiana Schools Implement New Security Programs

Vigo County Schools are implementing a Junior Crimestoppers program as well as a new reporting program, P3 Campus.

Charlotte Schools See New Plan for Campus Safety

Charlotte Schools See New Plan for Campus Safety

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plan to make schools safer in the aftermath of mass shootings.



University of Washington Releases Safety App

University of Washington Releases Safety App

The University of Washington police department announced last week the launch of a new campus safety app. The app, SafeZone, allows users to connect with UWPD dispatch and other local emergency resources.

Maryland Introduces New Tip Line and Mobile App

Maryland Introduces New Tip Line and Mobile App

The state has introduced a new safety app that allows students to anonymously report threats.

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