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North Carolina Behind on Roll Out of School Safety App

North Carolina Behind on Roll Out of School Safety App

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.

Plastic Bottle at Montana School Mistaken for Explosive

Plastic Bottle at Montana School Mistaken for Explosive

A Montana elementary school was evacuated after officials found a plastic bottle wrapped in tape that was believed to be an explosive.

Texas School Safety Center to Teach Districts About Digital Threats

Texas School Safety Center to Teach Districts About Digital Threats

The Texas School Safety Center will be traveling throughout Texas to teach school districts how to effectively identify threats on social media.



Clery Report Shows Increase in Sex Crimes at Coastal Carolina University

Clery Report Shows Increase in Sex Crimes at Coastal Carolina University

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.

University of Michigan Will House Government Funded School Safety Research Center

University of Michigan Will House Government Funded School Safety Research Center

The center plans to develop free training materials and create a national advisory board with representatives from rural, urban and tribal districts.

Department of Education Awards Millions in Funding For School Safety, Mental Health Resources

Department of Education Awards Millions in Funding For School Safety, Mental Health Resources

The majority of the $71.6 million in funding is going toward improving school climate, violence prevention and mental health services.

Campus Safety and the Opioid Epidemic

Campus Safety and the Opioid Epidemic

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.

Ohio House of Representatives Passes Bill Requiring School Districts to Address Youth Suicide

Ohio House of Representatives Passes Bill Requiring School Districts to Address Youth Suicide

If signed into law, the measure would require districts to establish a threat-assessment team and teach students about violence prevention and identifying depression.

New California Law Makes Training Mandatory For All School Security Officers

New California Law Makes Training Mandatory For All School Security Officers

Starting in 2021, part-time employees will also be required to finish a course on student behavior, liability and more.

Unannounced School Safety Drill Causes Panic Among Students, Parents

Unannounced School Safety Drill Causes Panic Among Students, Parents

Parents and students were shocked after the Beaufort County School District's safety chief officer dressed as an intruder in an unannounced school safety drill.

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