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New MERS Virus Spreads in Hospitals

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Since September, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has spread from human to human in Middle Eastern hospitals and has also caused pneumonia in patients in Europe.

How to Apply for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students State Program

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

$14 million in grants are available to state agencies and communities to improve school safety through behavioral health and violence prevention programs. Applications are due July 1.

Pa. Hospital Security Officer Seized in Drug Bust

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

An armed security officer at UPMC Shadyside Hospital faces heroin possession charges after authorities witnessed a drug transaction involving the man, along with three others.

Man Arrested for Planting Suspicious Device at Miss. Hospital

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Police responded to a possible explosive device at Marion General Hospital on Thursday after responding to a domestic disturbance at the facility.

Dept. of Ed Issues Guidance for Developing Campus Emergency Operations Plans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center released on Tuesday guidelines on how K-12 schools, institutions of higher education (IHE) and houses of worship can develop high-quality emergency operations plans.

DOJ, HHS Warn Med. Schools About Hepatitis B Discrimination

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

The Department of Justice, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services recently sent a joint letter to the nation’s medical schools, dental schools, nursing schools and other health-related schools regarding hepatitis B discrimination.

U. of Md. Police Recruit Wounded In Training Sues

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

The University of Maryland Police recruit who was shot in the head during a training exercise has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit naming the city, county and individual officers involved in the unauthorized training.

Concealed Carry Not a Major Issue for Wyo. Colleges

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Despite the increased attention on concealed carry on college campuses, not many students are requesting permission to carry their guns at Wyoming schools.

UNC System to Review Campus Security, Handling of Sex Assaults

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Allegations that the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) underreported crimes and mishandled sexual assault cases have prompted UNC System President Tom Ross to call for a review of campus security of all UNC schools.

Chicago to Hire 600 for Safe Passage Program

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

After announcing that it would close more than 50 schools to save money, the city of Chicago plans to hire 600 adults next month to help students arrive safely to their new schools as part of the Safe Passage program.

Student Expelled from College for Same-Sex Relationship

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Grace University has requested that a former student, who was expelled from the college just months before her graduation due to her relationship with a female student, repay $6,300 in tuition fees.

How to Help Homeless Students

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Identifying the children and youth who are homeless on campus, providing them with the services they need and developing good community relations will ensure school administrators and protection professionals are doing everything possible to keep at-risk kids from falling through the cracks.

Less-Lethal Weapon Options

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Here's a reminder of the alternatives available when a situation doesn't warrant deadly force.

HES Complete Pac Electric Strike Series

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, introduces the Complete Pac Electric Strike Series with the addition of nine new package solutions for its 1006, 4500, 5000, 5200, 7000, 8000 and 8300 electric strikes.

Channel Vision 6564 2MP IP Dome Camera

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Channel Vision of Costa Mesa, Calif., releases the 6564 IP dome camera.

Calif. Teacher Allegedly Fired Over Abusive Ex

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

A former teacher at the Holy Trinity School here claims she was terminated for being the victim of domestic violence.

Man Carries Drugs, Weapons Through Mo. Hospital

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Police arrested a man Tuesday, who allegedly walked into Mercy Hospital with a duffel bag containing a loaded pistol, a knife and drugs.

DHS Issues Guidance on Protecting Hospital Medical Equipment From Cyber Attacks

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning that roughly 300 medical devices from about 40 vendors could be vulnerable to hacking.

Inside Albuquerque's Real-Time Crime Center

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

Officers working in the center must provide detailed, possibly life-saving, information to the patrol officers in the field.

17 N.C. College Police Chiefs Oppose Guns on Campus Bill

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 PDT

North Carolina Bill 937, which would allow people to carry concealed weapons to campus events, including tailgate parties, is getting strong opposition from the state’s campus police chiefs.