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Cornell Overhauls Campus Safety Protocols and Suspends Fraternity Events

New measures integrate state police investigators, enforce zero-tolerance IFC house party bans and expand survivor support infrastructure.

By Jesse Jacobs
October 14, 2026

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Nevada Higher Education System Launches Campus Safety Campaign

The systemwide "Eyes Open" initiative connects campus community reports with multidisciplinary behavioral assessment teams across eight institutions.

By Jesse Jacobs
October 14, 2026

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NASRO Partners With Justice Department on Parental Rights Training

The training joins a curriculum that already covers de-escalation and behavioral threat assessment.

By Danielle Naidu
October 07, 2026

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Georgia Launches Behavioral Threat Assessment Model for Schools

Public and private K-12 schools can use the statewide framework to establish local procedures for evaluating concerning behavior and coordinating intervention.

By Danielle Naidu
September 29, 2026

Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Corporal Punishment in Federally Funded Schools

The proposed bill covers federally funded schools and includes reporting requirements, enforcement measures and grants for alternative discipline.

By Chelsey Arries
September 24, 2026

Firearm Sightings in Educational and Workplace Settings: A Practical Response

A practical framework outlines reporting, emergency communication and response planning for firearm sightings in schools and workplaces.

By Stuart Frisch, Chris Usher, Brian Van Brunt, Ed.D.
September 23, 2026

How Incident Timing Should Shape School Security Planning

Transition periods create unique vulnerabilities that hardware alone cannot fix. Learn how to align security staffing and protocols with the school day rhythm.

By Tom McDermott
May 07, 2026

5 Partnerships that Can Strengthen Campus Security

Most campuses do not exist in a vacuum. They are part of a broader community like a town, a borough, a city, a county, or a state. As such, there are a host of external resources available to help them through a crisis: from emergency responders such as police, EMTs and firefighters to mental health counselors, local emergency management departments, and media outlets.

By Dean Cunningham
September 03, 2024

The Power of the Pen: Leveraging Federal Grants to Enhance School Safety in 2024

Grant funding is now available to improve safety measures in educational institutions, specifically K-12 schools. The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) stands out among these opportunities. It provides federal grants to improve security at K-12 schools. This year up to $73M in funding is available.

June 10, 2024

LenelS2 Launches “On the Safe Side” School Safety Program

Physical security solutions provider LenelS2 recently announced the launch of a new program that will assist families, schools, and communities in having productive conversations about school security. The company partnered with actor Chad Michael Murray and National PTA to create “On the Safe Side,” a series of resources intended to spur conversations about physical security and safety in schools.