Written by: Judith Graham Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women lie on gurneys in emergency room corridors moaning or suffering silently as harried medical staff attend to crises. Even when physicians determine … read more

Written by: Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News, July 17, 2024 (TNS) – Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative … read more

Written by: Robert C. Vance III, C.P.P & C.H.E.P. While visiting the Buffalo News website one recent Sunday morning, I noticed a name that I had not seen in a long time. Instantly, I felt disturbed to the point of … read more

Written by: Amy Rock – July 26, 2024 NEW YORK — The New York State Education Department voted to ban realistic active shooter drills in schools to reduce unnecessary trauma and fear for students. The state’s new rules, approved by … read more

Written by: Robin Hattersley SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Salt Lake City School District officials will not be paying for the staff required for campuses to operate their weapons detectors in the 2024-2025 school year. Although the district paid more … read more

Written by: Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herlad – July 22, 2024 (TNS) – Miami Central Senior High seemed more like a police training camp than a high school on Thursday morning as Miami-Dade school police officers patted down and searched the … read more

Written by Emergency Management News Staff, June 27, 2024 Technology has made it easy for patients to order prescription refills, look at their test results online and schedule appointments with doctors. It’s also made it easier for hackers to cripple … read more

Written by Campus Safety News Staff, July 5, 2024 We know policing is stressful just by virtue of what law enforcement officers see on a regular basis. It takes its toll. But the job also means long hours and long … read more

Published: July 2, 2024Author: Matt Kjin No matter the type of campus, whether it be a state university, a large medical facility, or the local community college, they all share similar makeup and security needs. These expansive spaces, comprised of … read more

Published: June 14, 2024 Author: John McDonald When it comes to keeping our kids safe, we all have a role to play. For school board members and superintendents, there has never been a time when so much is at stake. … read more