The security landscape at colleges and universities constantly changes in response to events in the outside world. Campuses cannot simply be considered leafy sanctuaries, immune from danger. Security is no longer a nice-to-have; the horrors of the Boston Marathon bombing, or just recently at the Stade de France in Paris, make it an essential consideration.
In the face of these threats many colleges and universities are beginning to consider what enhancements could and should be made to improve their security measures. Beyond the halls of academia universities host a variety of large scale events including sports, concerts and graduation ceremonies and must have a plan in place for keeping attendees safe.