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great neck school district tightens up security measures amid hate crimes

Great Neck School District in New York heightens security measures to combat hate acts

June 10, 2021

In response to reports of attacks against Asian-American and Jewish populations, the Great Neck School District has added and reinforced traditional security measures to keep students and staff safe.

University of Vermont uses video management system for fully integrated situational awareness

University of Vermont uses security management system as part of COVID-19 response efforts

June 9, 2021

The university is using a video management system fully integrated with its video surveillance and access control systems to reduce unnecessary on-site attendance as part of the University of Vermont's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chief John Kolinek takes the reins of Baylor University's Police Department

June 2, 2021

John Kolinek has been sworn in as the next Chief of Police for Baylor University's Police Department.

Council Bluffs Iowa security tech upgrade in schools

Council Bluffs Community School District to invest almost $3 million in security upgrades

May 27, 2021

The Council Bluffs Community School District in Iowa has approved an investment in security upgrades across its school system, including video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection.

Amherst College considering armed police officers to be abolished

Amherst College hires consultants to determine whether armed police officers should be removed from campus

May 26, 2021

In an effort to reevaluate campus safety, the college is hiring a third-party to study security and safety needs of the campus community.

Johns Hopkins University to handle mental health calls differently in new pilot program for security officers

Johns Hopkins University pilots new program pairing security officers with behavioral health team to handle campus safety and security calls

May 20, 2021

Due to a large portion of calls coming into the Johns Hopkins University Officer of Campus Safety and Security being mental health related, the University has decided to pilot a new program to better equip its security team to handle and respond.

Pima Community College invests in patrolling robot

Arizona community college deploys robot for security patrolling

April 28, 2021

Pima Community College, a comprehensive two-year institution serving students and employers throughout Pima County in Arizona and beyond, has deployed a robot for campus patrolling, saving security costs.

Hofstra Geraldine Hart takes over as Director of Campus Safety

Geraldine Hart named Hofstra University’s Director of Public Safety

April 16, 2021

Geraldine Hart, currently the Suffolk County Police commissioner, will become Hofstra University’s next Director of Public Safety in June.

Bowdoin college earns public safety and security accreditation

Bowdoin College's Office of Safety and Security earns accreditation from IACLEA

April 15, 2021

Maine's Bowdoin College announced that its Office of Safety and Security achieved accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

New England College of Optometry implements contact-tracing wearables to boost COVID-response and enable in-person learning

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) formed a COVID-19 Task Force and began exploring ideas to enable in-person learning at the school in a safe, effective and well-planned manner. One of the solutions that NECO implemented is a contact-tracing tool that allows the school to respond immediately to report of an infection, accurately and effectively, without relying on a sign-in sheet or a person’s recollection of their previous contacts.

Maggie Shein

April 13, 2021

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ON DEMAND: Join us as we explore guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in developing threat assessment teams in K12 schools to detect, deter and prevent insiders from causing harm.

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