By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
The recent back-to-back shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio show that the unthinkable can happen anywhere. Here are some of the steps police need to take immediately following such events to contain the incident and get responders and resources to where they're needed.
By Nicole Drumhiller
Despite more than 20 interactions with university staff and security about escalating harassment from a man who was stalking her on campus, Lauren McCluskey, a student at the University of Utah, was murdered in October 2018. Learn how threat assessment teams on campuses can help mitigate incidents of violence like this.
By Jon Hager
When college behavioral intervention teams review reports of concerning behavior, there are several courses of action they can take. Learn how intervention teams make decisions on how to respond to low and high level threats.
By Jinnie Chua
Over the past year, corrections saw an increased focus on reducing recidivism. Here are In Public Safety's top articles on the topic and more of our most popular 2018 articles, including radicalization in prisons and managing officer stress.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Mandatory overtime is part of the job for correctional officers and can have a detrimental impact on their wellbeing and safety. There is no simple solution to the problem, but it must be addressed.
By Jon Hager
Behavioral intervention teams keep colleges safe by responding to reports of individuals exhibiting concerning behavior. Learn what kinds of behavior, both on campus and online, members of the college community should always report.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
With numerous recent hate crimes causing multiple deaths and injuries, first responders must be prepared to act. Incident response planning now mitigates chaos in the event of a future hate-related attack.
