campus safety
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Penn State’s Sigma Pi Hazing Incident: Challenges and Reforms in Campus Safety and Accountability
Introduction: Penn State's Indefinite Suspension of Sigma Pi and the Broader Hazing Crisis Penn State University has indefinitely suspended the Sigma Pi fraternity chapter due to severe hazing allegations, a measure effective July 17, 2025. This action stems from an investigatio… Jul 31, 2025
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Temple University Reports Progress on 2023 Public Safety Audit: 56 of 75 Recommendations Completed
This article was originally reported in June 2025. A latest update from November 2026 has been added at the end. On June 2, 2025, Temple University reported that more than 95% of the 75 recommendations from its 2023 public safety audit had been completed or were in progress. The… Jun 3, 2025
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E-Scooter and Bike Theft on U.S. Campuses: How Students Can Protect Their Rides
Electric scooters, e-bikes and ordinary bikes are among the easiest things to steal on a U.S. campus: they are valuable, light, easy to resell and often left outside residence halls and classroom buildings. Losing one can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, and for internatio… Apr 27, 2025
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Reflections on the Davis Picnic Day Shooting: Safety Concerns and Future Prospects for Community Security
UC Davis Picnic Day Shooting: Context and Immediate Response On April 12, 2025, what was intended as a day of celebration at UC Davis's annual Picnic Day was marred by a shooting incident at Community Park, casting a pall over the festivities. The incident, which occurred around… Apr 13, 2025
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Building Campus Safety: Active Threat Response, Community Collaboration, and Best Practices for a Secure School
Introduction: The Growing Need for Active Threat Training on University Campuses In an era shadowed by increasing concerns about safety, particularly on university and college campuses, the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) is stepping up to offer free active threat tra… Apr 3, 2025
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Campus Emergency Alerts and the Clery Act: What Students Need to Know
Every U.S. college that takes part in federal student aid programs must warn students about crimes and emergencies on campus, publish crime statistics and test its emergency alert system every year. These rules come from the Clery Act. For international students, who may not kno… Mar 28, 2025
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Campus Safety at U.S. Universities: What International Students Should Know
Campus safety is one of the first questions international students and their families ask about when choosing a U.S. university. Most American campuses are open to the public, sit inside or next to cities, and have no gates, so safety depends on a mix of campus police, lighting … Mar 27, 2025
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Sexual Assault on U.S. College Campuses: Myths, Consent, Title IX and Where Students Can Get Help
Sexual assault is one of the most serious safety issues on U.S. college campuses, and one of the most misunderstood. This guide covers the facts behind common myths, how consent is defined, the federal rules that govern how colleges respond, the reporting and support options eve… Mar 26, 2025
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Exploring Diverse Strategies and Innovations for Campus Safety
1. Introduction to Campus Safety Initiatives As universities across the U.S. grapple with rising safety concerns, the spotlight on campus security has intensified. Recent incidents, ranging from violent crimes to sexual assaults, have left students and faculty feeling vulnerable… Mar 21, 2025
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Exploring the Importance and Future of Campus Safety and Policing
I. Introduction: The Role of University Police in Campus Safety The significance of university police departments in maintaining safety on college campuses cannot be overstated. As the landscape of higher education evolves, so too does the role of campus police, which has become… Mar 6, 2025
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