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2015 Campus Safety Survey Results
Abstract: Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
32 National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI™)
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32 National Campus Safety Initiative™ (32 NCSI™) is a program offered through a partnership between NASPA and the VTV Family Outreach Foundation that empowers college and university campus communities to make more informed decisions about campus...
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A Guidebook for Less lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions
Abstract: This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational needs. It is segregated into six self-contained chapters... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
A Market Survey on Body Worn Camera Technologies
Abstract: "The National Institutes of Justice (NIJ) sought to collect information on existing body-worn camera (BWC) technologies. This paper provides the methodology for developing the market survey and results from the market survey. From this market survey, the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
A National Conversation on Police and Community Interactions on HBCU Campuses
Abstract: "In July 2016, President Obama held a town hall meeting to discuss race and policing in the U.S. The meeting recognized that the national climate surrounding police shootings involving people of color and the retaliation against law enforcement had... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
A Primer on Body Worn Camera Technologies
Abstract: This report provides background context for body-worn cameras (BWCs); methodology for developing the market survey; compiled results from the market survey; and a summary of the information found in ... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Active Threat Response Training Resources
Abstract: Given the increasing number and consistency of active shooter incidents, thousands of first responders, including police/law enforcement, campus public safety officials, and security officers, have undertaken active shooter or active threat trainings.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Ambush Online Training
Abstract: This VALOR training module was created in response to the ambush-style assaults that have led to the injuries or deaths of many law enforcement officers in recent years. This training is designed to give officers tools to help prevent and react to ambush... (read more)
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Background Check Guide
Abstract: Background check companies investigate the background and history of individuals, and then compile easy-to-read reports. Background check companies can be used to come up with information about people including their criminal records, financial history... (read more)
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Blue Campaign Student Advocate Toolkit
Abstract: The Blue Campaign creates a variety of toolkits for various communities to raise awareness against the heinous crime of human trafficking. Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Bringing Calm to Chaos
Abstract: On December 2, 2015, at 10:59 AM, the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, came under attack. Many of the lessons learned during the response to the attack tie into the principles of community policing and continue to build on the body... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Building and Assessing Your Physical Security Program
Abstract: This webinar is intended to assist institution of higher education in building a comprehensive physical security program and in assessing current capabilities beyond the use of cameras and electronic access control systems. This includes using crime... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Campus Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings: 2000 - 2015
Abstract: The goal of this report is to reveal the factors that are leading to the unnecessary fire deaths of college students. This study provides comprehensive information about campus fire fatalities to college and university fire and safety officials along... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Campus Law Enforcement, 2004-05
Abstract: The report compares law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses by number and type of employees, screening methods used for hiring officers, training and education requirements for officers, agency functions, types of equipment,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2008
Campus Law Enforcement, 2011-12
Abstract: This report compares campus law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses, focusing primarily on 4-year colleges and universities enrolling 2,500 or more students. It examines the number and type of employees; agency functions; arrest... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: BJS_campus_LE_11-12.pdf
Campus Policing in an Urban Environment
Abstract: According to 2016 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, most Americans live in urban areas, with approximately one in five people living in rural areas. Urban areas are also home to 68% of the nation's 7,000+ institutions of higher education (IHEs). Denser... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool
Abstract: This analysis cutting tool, provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) of the U.S. Department of Education, was designed to provide rapid customized reports for public inquiries relating to campus crime and fire data. The data are drawn from... (read more)
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Campus Safety at Oregon Post-Secondary Education Institutions: A Report from the Oregon Campus Safety Work Group
Abstract: Following the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in 2015, the Oregon Campus Safety Work Group (OCSWG) was formed to identify resource needs and potential state policies that enable a coordinated strategy across the higher education system for... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Campus Safety CD-ROM
Abstract: The Campus Safety CD-ROM is free to order and includes more than 80 resources for public safety institutions, academic administrators, students, and communities on issues such as sexual assault and stalking, alcohol and substance abuse, property crime... (read more)
Publication Date: 2007
Campus Safety Mobile Apps
Abstract: In recent years, we have seen a rise in the creation of mobile apps designed for safety and security. In combination with the technical abilities of smartphones, the creation and demand for safety apps is growing out of security concerns across the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Campus Security Guidelines: Recommended Operational Policies for Local and Campus Law Enforcement Agencies
Abstract: Based on surveys sent to every member city of the Major Cities Chiefs (MCC) and campus public safety departments, along with subsequent analysis of survey findings by representatives from local and campus law enforcement, this publication contains campus... (read more)
Publication Date: 2009
Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training Tool for Investigation, Evaluation, and Intervention
Abstract: This guide will allow threat assessment team members to explore and practice threat assessment through small and large group exercises using pre-developed case studies. This guide will also strengthen team members' comprehension and application of the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
File: CTA_case_studies.pdf
Campus Threat Assessment Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Institutions of Higher Education (Part I)
Abstract: This training program, developed by noted campus safety and threat assessment experts, is the first ever national curriculum that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to threat assessment. It has been specifically designed for higher education... (read more)
Publication Date: 2009
Campus Threat Assessment Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Institutions of Higher Education (Part II)
Abstract: This training program, developed by noted campus safety and threat assessment experts, is the first ever national curriculum that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to threat assessment. It has been specifically designed for higher education... (read more)
Publication Date: 2009
Center for Education Safety Resource Toolkit
Abstract: The Center for Education Safety (CES) is an innovative, public-private partnership of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri Office of Homeland Security, and the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA). This CES Resource Toolkit is a PDF... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Colorado's Legalization of Marijuana and the Impact on Public Safety: A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement
Abstract: The Police Foundation and Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police have developed this guide to illustrate the challenges for law enforcement in Colorado. This guide is designed to summarize the numerous challenges faced by law enforcement when enforcing... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Community Policing and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Guidelines to Enhance Community Trust
Abstract: Understanding the challenges that public perceptions of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) bring, the Police Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), developed this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Community-Based Approaches to Prevention: A report on the 2014 National Summit on Preventing Multiple Casualty Violence
Abstract: While the law enforcement community has progressed in advancing training in the tactical response to incidents, there are significant gaps in strategies aimed at preventing multiple casualty violence. To address this need, the U.S. Department of Homeland... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Community-based Resources for Preventing, Intervening in, and Recovering from Incidents Involving Students Experiencing Mental Health Concerns
Abstract: Ongoing communication between public safety and other officials is paramount to help address the challenges and increasing need for supportive and effective mental health services for college and university students with differing mental health needs.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Comprehensive Testing of Imminent Threat of Public Messages for Mobile Devices
Abstract: This project sought to determine the optimized message contents of imminent threat wireless emergency alert (WEA) messages delivered over mobile communication devices. This report presents findings for the first WEA messages disseminated about imminent... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Conducting Security Assessments: A Guide for Schools and Houses of Worship Virtual Roundtable Resources
Abstract: This resource document provides several publications and web resources on a variety of security topics to include targeted attacks, managing threatening situations, creating safe school climates, security assessments, and the Roundtable presentation.
Publication Date: 2013
File: Security_Assessments.pdf
Criminal Victimization of International Students: A National Conversation on Effective Prevention Practices
Abstract: The National Center for Campus Public Safety convened a daylong forum to facilitate thoughtful conversations about preventing criminal victimization of international students attending U.S. institutions of higher education. Participants represented... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Dear Colleague Letter on Campus Policing (DOJ)
Abstract: To assist states, schools, and their law enforcement partners in assessing the proper role of school resource officers (SROs) and campus law enforcement professionals, both the Justice Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Dear Colleague Letter on Campus Policing (ED)
Abstract: To assist states, schools, and their law enforcement partners in assessing the proper role of school resource officers (SROs) and campus law enforcement professionals, both the Justice Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Designing Safe Schools: Planning and Retrofitting for Safety in Educational Facilities
Abstract: Each day, schools and school districts are responsible for providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students. Understanding how to design and maintain school buildings is an important part of supporting that environment. Mitigation, or the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Designing Safety on Higher Ed Campuses: A CPTED Primer
Abstract: Florida Design Out Crime Association Director-at-Large Ed Book and Treasurer Ernie Long discuss crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) in this webinar presentation. CPTED is an approach to deterring crime that creates a safer physical and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Developing a Cybervetting Strategy for Law Enforcement
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to present policies and practices to consider when using the Internet to search for information on law enforcement applicants, candidates, and incumbents, and when developing social media policies to limit inappropriate... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
DHS State and Local Law Enforcement Resource Catalog: Volume V
Abstract: The DHS State and Local Law Enforcement Resource Catalog (updated April 2017) highlights DHS resources available to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement. This document summarizes and provides links to training, publications, guidance,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Digital Imaging for Safe Schools: A Public Safety Response to Critical Incidents
Abstract: This resource guide presents step-by-step instructions on creating three-dimensional images on CD of school properties for use during critical incidents.
Publication Date: 2005
Emergency Communications Governance Guide for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Officials
Abstract: The Governance Guide serves as a comprehensive tool that provides recommendations and best practices for emergency communications officials at all levels of government to establish, assess, and update governance structures that represent all emergency... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Emergency Communications Governance Guide for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Officials Fact Sheet
Abstract: In 2014, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) released the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) with the emphasis on enhancing decision-making, coordination, and planning for emergency communications... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Enhancing Communications Interoperability: General Guidance and Recommendations for Interoperability-related Governance
Abstract: This document presents general information about the role, structure, and operations of governing bodies charged with improving communications interoperability at the local, regional, tribal, or state level. Material and information presented in this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006
Establishing Appropriate Staffing Levels for Campus Public Safety Departments
Abstract: The purpose of this report is to explore how campus public safety departments (CPSDs) staffing levels are actually determined, what agencies are able to achieve with the number of staff available to them, what challenges they face in this respect, and to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
First Responder Guide for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents
Abstract: Recent improvised explosive device (IED) and active shooter incidents reveal that some traditional practices of first responders need to be realigned and enhanced to improve survivability of victims and the safety of first responders caring for them.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Framing Three Key Issues in Campus Public Safety
Abstract: In this inaugural webinar, the National Center for Campus Public Safety welcomed national experts to discuss three essential topics in campus public safety: Thomas R. Tremblay on trauma-informed sexual assault investigation, Dr. Marisa Randazzo on... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Fusion Center Guidelines: Developing and Sharing Information and Intelligence in a New Era
Abstract: These guidelines should be used to ensure fusion centers are established and operated consistently, resulting in enhanced coordination efforts, strengthened partnerships, and improved crime-fighting and anti-terrorism capabilities. The guidelines and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006
Future Trends in Policing
Abstract: Police departments are far more complex than they were a generation or two ago. Though personnel are still accountable for traditional responsibilities such as calls for service and crime investigation, police have expanded their mission greatly, taking... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Gaining Insight, Taking Action: Basic Skills for Serving Victims
Abstract: This publication consists of a consolidated DVD and discussion guide produced by OVC to provide broader accessibility to three popular videos and companion guides that were originally released as part of the 2005 National Victim Assistance Academy... (read more)
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Guidance for Building Communities of Trust
Abstract: This guidance document describes the challenges that must be addressed by fusion centers, local law enforcement agencies, and communities in developing relationships of trust.
Publication Date: 2015
Guide to Social Media in Educational Environments
Abstract: The challenge for many is understanding what social media is and how it impacts safety in an educational setting. This guide intends to help those interested in the safety and security of a school district, college, or university with insight into the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016