Articles Tagged with ''University security''

Penn State Names New Chief of Police Operations

August 5, 2019

Joseph Milek, assistant chief of police at Oklahoma State University, has been named chief of police operations for Penn State University Police and Public Safety.

University of Central Florida Using License Plate Recognition

June 28, 2019

The University of Central Florida implemented a policy of using license plate readers(LPRs) to track students' vehicles in order to "support the UCF Police Department's efforts to prevents and solve crimes," said an email from UCFPD Chief Carl Metzger.

University of Rhode Island Receives $1.2 Million to Train STEM Students

April 24, 2019

The University of Rhode Island’s School of Education was awarded its second National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for $1.2 million to recruit, prepare and mentor teachers of science and mathematics over the next five years.

The Incel Killer and the Threat to the Campus Community

The “Incel” killer seems to have surfaced as the latest hidden, yet extremely dangerous, threat to society and the campus community.

Gregory Richter Ariana Richter

March 12, 2019

What is an "Incel" killer, and how can they be a potential threat on college campuses?

How Three Universities Embraced Stop the Bleed Training

University security can take a leading role in disseminating Stop the Bleed training as part of their formal security and safety programs

Andy Altizer Cpt. Adam Fouche Steve Harris MSN, RN Sam Sharter

March 5, 2019

How have Kennesaw State University, Emory University and University of Georgia taken a leading role in disseminating Stop the Bleed programs?

It Takes a Village: Continuous Communication for Higher Education

Educating a new class of freshmen about personal safety on campus requires a team effort and, often, an unconventional approach.

January 7, 2019

Every autumn, a new wave of young students floods onto college campuses, eager and excited for the next phase of their lives and ready to explore their newfound freedom. They are not always eager, however, to consider safety and security a top priority.

IACLEA to Launch Global Center for Campus Public Safety

December 8, 2018

IACLEA has announced plans to open a Global Center for Campus Public Safety.

In-Car Video Proves Valuable in University Security Operations

How one mid-sized university department is successfully using valued-engineered, in-car video surveillance systems.

CPT. Dennis Schumaker Jeff Karpovich CPP, CHPA

July 6, 2018

Police have benefited from in-car video and surveillance for decades, but private security departments rarely utilize this asset. Here’s why: Since most security departments do not perform vehicle stops, in-car video systems are not believed to be of value. Also, cost is a deterrent.

Mark Johnson Security Magazine November 2017

Mark Johnson: A PR Eye on Security

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

November 1, 2017

Johnson, who joined the university located in Minnesota in 2014 after a career in healthcare security, is focused on his mission to ensure every student knows and is comfortable with the Public Safety department, so if there’s ever an issue, they know what to do.

Kaplan University and IFPO Partner to Expand Access to Higher Ed. and Training for Private Security Professionals

October 2, 2017

Kaplan University and the International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO) announced a partnership to expand access to professional training and higher education for professional private security officers.

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In this webinar, speakers will share key insights from the report, including why today’s threat environment demands greater maturity and how to evaluate your organization’s current security posture.