Articles Tagged with ''University security''

9 Factors to Choosing a Safe College

A Guide for Concerned Parents, Future Students and Alert Security Leaders

August 11, 2015

Sending your child to college is both an exciting and emotional time. As with any rite of passage, the separation and the transition to a new environment has the potential to propagate safety and security concerns for both parents and future students.

VSU Names Ronald Seacrist Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police

June 20, 2015

Valdosta State University has named Ronald Seacrist director of public safety and chief of police.

Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Guns on College Campuses

June 3, 2015

Students and faculty members at public and private universities in Texas could be allowed to carry concealed handguns into classrooms, dormitories and other buildings under a bill passed by the Texas Legislature.

RaShall M. Brackney Named Police Chief at George Washington University

May 19, 2015

RaShall M. Brackney has been named chief of the George Washington University Police Department.

University of Alaska to Participate in Title IX Survey

April 1, 2015

All schools in the University of Alaska system will participate in a Title IX survey that aims to determine how safe students feel on campus.

Mobile Access Can Make Life Easier and More Secure for Busy University Campuses

Brett St Pierre

March 24, 2015

Industry advancements that enable smartphones to carry credentials offer the opportunity for students, faculty and staff at university campuses to use a ubiquitous device to open doors and perform other tasks that require presentation of a secure credential.

Woman Files Suit Against FSU After Sexual Harassment Claims

January 9, 2015

The woman who accused Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston of sexual assault has filed a civil suit against the university’s board of trustees.The suit claims FSU had knowledge of her alleged sexual harassment and discrimination by Winston, and that it created a hostile educational environment for her.

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2014

Vanderbilt University has earned many distinctions, including Princeton Review’s top ranking for colleges with the happiest students. The school’s latest endeavor is taking the plunge and going mobile with access control.

William & Mary Names New Police Chief

August 16, 2014

“Deb” Cheesebro has been named the new police chief at William & Mary College.

Future-Proofing with Smart Card Investments

The buzz around the Vanderbilt University Medical Center was that proximity cards were the next step in hospital security and data protection

Claire Meyer

June 1, 2014

While the system is indeed better protecting patient information, enabling students to access dormitories and laundry rooms, and even presents the possibility of connecting with point of sale systems across both the university and hospital campuses, one measurable impact of swapping technologies is the reduction in maintenance.

As the Americas prepare to host the world’s biggest football tournament in 2026, security, resilience, and travel risk leaders face a fast-moving threat environment that extends well beyond the stadiums. Learn the risks and readiness considerations that matter most.

Domestic violence remains a complex driver of workplace violence, creating high-risk scenarios that require coordination across departments without clear ownership. Learn how threat management teams can manage domestic violence referrals from the start.