As some schools begin to reopen and others start planning for next year, student and staff safety need to remain top of mind, and administrators need the right solutions in place to keep risks of all kinds at bay. However, these solutions must be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances, while still executing clear communication and quick response to reduce school safety risks.
A new guide, released by the Office of K-12 Outreach in MSU’s College of Education, provides a broad overview of recommendations and considerations by compiling information from multiple sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and related education research.
The Denver Board of Education voted to reduce the number of police officers assigned to schools by 25% by the end of the calendar year and to end its partnership with the Denver Police Department.
Dr. Stacey Hall has been named the new interim Director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4), following the retirement of the center’s founder, Dr. Lou Marciani.
Forney, Texas Independent School District (ISD) appointed Joseph Sanders as the Director of Safety and Security - another step toward creating an in-house police department.
3M™ Safety and Security Film is being installed on school campuses throughout the nation for active shooter mitigation as well as other acts of violence.
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from school violence.
Dr. Lou Marciani has announced his retirement from his role as Director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) effective April 1, 2020.
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