Brown University's newspaper polled over 1,000 students to find out how safe they feel on and off campus after dark.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 25, 2019
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
An Ohio man left a note in a restaurant that warned of an active shooter and multiple bombs at two high schools. However, it was just a ploy to divert police officers' attention from his plans to rob a bank.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 24, 2019
A 17 year old was shot Tuesday right outside of a high school in Santa Rosa, California.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 23, 2019
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
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's death penalty trial will begin in January 2020, according to a court order.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 22, 2019
Several elementary schools will receive a grant from the state to be used for security upgrades and enhancements.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 22, 2019
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
A 13-year-old girl was arrested after she reported another student's plans to shoot up New Braunfels Middle School.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 21, 2019
After talking about hiring an armed security guard for a year, the Purchase Line school board pulled the trigger in October.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 18, 2019
The Batesville Police Department and Batesville Community School Corporation are teaming up to keep bus safety a priority in their community.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 18, 2019
A male student at La Habra High School in California was tackled by his classmates after he took out an unloaded gun in class.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 17, 2019
The university cleared its campus after receiving a bomb and coordinated armed threat Tuesday.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 17, 2019
North Carolina students and parents were suppose to have access to an app this school year that would allow them to anonymously report tips on potential school dangers. However, the state superintendent said it has been delayed.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 16, 2019
A Montana elementary school was evacuated after officials found a plastic bottle wrapped in tape that was believed to be an explosive.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 16, 2019
The Texas School Safety Center will be traveling throughout Texas to teach school districts how to effectively identify threats on social media.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 15, 2019
Coastal Carolina University's Clery Report shows an increase in on-campus forcible sexual offenses reports as well as on-campus dating violence incidents reports.
- By Sherelle Black
- October 15, 2019
The center plans to develop free training materials and create a national advisory board with representatives from rural, urban and tribal districts.
- By Haley Samsel
- October 14, 2019
The majority of the $71.6 million in funding is going toward improving school climate, violence prevention and mental health services.
- By Haley Samsel
- October 14, 2019
Today’s law enforcement officers have multiple roles. They are expected not just to enforce laws and protect life, they are also entrusted to contribute to the intervention, education and recovery of those addicted.
- By Wesley Bian
- October 14, 2019