How Campuses Can Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak Written by: Robin Hattersley-Gray, Editor-in-Chief, Campus Safety The current coronavirus outbreak that was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has put the world on edge. That’s especially true now that there … read more

  Written by: Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News, Main, January 27, 2020 (TNS) — Maine’s education department is in the early stages of developing a clearinghouse for communities interested in enhancing the safety infrastructure and culture of their schools. A … read more

  Written by: Liz Szabo There’s a deadly virus spreading from state to state. It preys on the most vulnerable, striking the sick and the old without mercy. In just the past few months, it has claimed the lives of … read more

  Written by: Charisma Williams Earlier this year, the American Red Cross held its first annual Disaster Preparedness Summit at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. What they envisioned as a small gathering of emergency managers ended up as a … read more

 Written by: Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, December 23, 2019 (TNS) — California emergency officials are continuing to overlook the state’s most vulnerable people, including those with disabilities, as they make preparations for inevitable wildfires, floods and other disasters, according … read more

  Written by: Jim McKay, November 8, 2019 In case of an anthrax attack in a metropolitan area or at something like the Super Bowl, anyone effected would need to get antibiotics within 48 hours to keep from getting sick … read more

  Written by: Jim McKay, Emergency Management News The field of emergency management has evolved quite a bit in the last several years, including the way hiring is done. It is now almost imperative to have a college degree, along … read more

  Written by: Josh Verges, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. (TNS) — St. Paul Public Schools is preparing to replace dozens of contract security guards with student-friendly liaisons trained in racial equity and nonviolent intervention. The new positions, called school … read more

Written by: Amy Rock, Senior Editor of Campus Safety   “If you see something, say something” gained traction in the United States following the September 11 terrorist attacks. According to New York Magazine, Allen Kay, the chairman of ad agency … read more

Written by: Guy Bliesner, November 6, 2019 Active shooter response and training now dominate the K-12 school safety and security discussion. Most of these trainings end with a statement that goes something like this: “The school will reunite students with … read more