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In February 2022, many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were targeted by bomb threats. Leaders of those institutions can now apply for campus safety grants to protect their communities from security threats.

The University of Kentucky Police Department uses a video management system from Salient Systems to respond to security events anywhere on its campus, keeping students, faculty and staff safe.

Seasoned campus security leader Craig Stone has been named Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services at Syracuse University.

One of the oldest state fairs in the United States, the Iowa State Fair attracts more than one million visitors each year. Securing such an event necessitates interagency law enforcement engagement and a dose of security technology.

The Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity at Boise State University has introduced its Cyberdome initiative in partnership with Stellar Cyber, which aims to reduce rural cyber risk and expand the cybersecurity workforce in Idaho.

The Ohio State University will begin installing surveillance cameras and license plate reader cameras this week at the Ohio Union garages. 

Rhonda Harris has been named Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police at Florida State University.

Fresno City College, located in California, has broken ground on the new First Responders Center. The center will provide a training facility for police, fire and medical responders.

The University of Arkansas has announced the adoption of cybersecurity measures to better protect its IT assets, including data and identity management initiatives.

The New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering has launched the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Program, a career advancement educational opportunity designed for senior-level cybersecurity professionals.