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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
Countering False Information on Social Media in Disasters and Emergencies
Abstract: Rumors, misinformation, and false information on social media proliferate before, during, and after disasters and emergencies. While this information cannot be completely eliminated, first responder agencies can use various tactics and strategies to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Developing a Policy on the Use of Social Media in Intelligence and Investigative Activities: Guidance and Recommendations
Abstract: This resource provides law enforcement and justice agencies with guidance and recommendations on issues to consider when developing a social media policy or updating other relevant policies, focusing on access, use, storage, and dissemination of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
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
Internet Social Networking Risks
Abstract: Internet-based social networking sites have created a revolution in social connectivity. However, con artists, criminals, and other dishonest actors are exploiting this capability for nefarious purposes. There are primarily two tactics used to exploit... (read more)
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Social Media and Tactical Considerations for Law Enforcement
Abstract: This publication is part of a series of reports on emerging issues that are being examined by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) with support from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The goal of this project is to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Social Media's Role in Campus Safety: What, Why, and What Now?
Abstract: In this presentation, Dr. Gary J. Margolis founder and CEO of Social Sentinel, Inc., co-founder and director of Margolis Healy, and former University of Vermont police chief – discusses alerts to threats shared socially and bringing the digital... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
The Implications of Social Media on Campus Safety and Security: The Role of Social Media Threat Alerts
Abstract: This webinar explores the role and impact of social media on campus safety and security. Specifically, Dr. Margolis discusses how the proliferation of social media has changed the way students, faculty and staff communicate and the unique challenges this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Preventing and Investigating Cybercrime
Abstract: This report aims to describe what police chiefs and other experts are currently identifying as best approaches to addressing cybercrime. On September 10, 2013, PERF held an executive-level Summit for law enforcement practitioners on the local police... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014