The current security staff cannot arrest and transport people to the Macon County Jail and does not have crisis situation training. Richland officials hope that the Public Safety Department will strengthen the school’s ability to handle on-campus situations.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 21, 2018
The Hawaii Department of Education is fighting bullying with a smartphone application and more.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 21, 2018
NASRO has created recommended national standards and best practices for school resource officer (SRO) programs
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 20, 2018
Following a string of false alarms, Columbia has stationed public safety officers in the East Campus residence hall.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 20, 2018
Armed DPS troopers are now on-site at the campus multiple times a day, getting to know the school’s layout, students and staff, according to TSD Superintendent Claire Bugen.
Superintendent Christy Finley said the shooting took place in a restroom, and the involved students are in second grade. The gun was immediately taken into custody and the gym teacher sought medical treatment for the student who was injured, Finley said.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 19, 2018
Worried about gun violence, 20 Illinois schools install emergency boxes that notify police.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 19, 2018
Lake Travis ISD schools will see more troopers on campus this year.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 19, 2018
Rio Rancho Public Schools already has school resource officers on campuses, but the armed security guards would be employed by the district.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 18, 2018
Palisades Park schools suspends security program and calls for investigation into the hiring of security guards.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 18, 2018
Here are 10 questions parents should be asking when determining which school is best for their student.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 17, 2018
Schools push back on polling site designations due to security concerns
- By Jessica Davis
- September 17, 2018
Portland State University police officers will not face criminal charges following fatal shooting.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 17, 2018
School shootings are not new. Campuses have been fighting to keep students safe for decades.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 14, 2018
The red flag law looks to curb gun violence following a string of school shootings.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 14, 2018
A teenager was killed near a North Las Vegas high school in what police believe was a targeted shooting.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 14, 2018
Texas school district implements video intercom system for better access control.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 13, 2018
Kalamazoo College is increasing safety measures, adding personnel and training students to prevent potential sexual assaults on campus.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 12, 2018
Florida legislators disagree with Gov. Rick Scott when it comes to security on school campuses.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 11, 2018
Universities such as Iowa State, Oklahoma, Baylor and more are introducing clear bag policies to enhance security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- September 07, 2018