Southers Speaks on Florida ‘Safe-School Officer’ Implementation
SCI Director Dr. Erroll Southers spoke with the Washington Post about the Florida law requiring schools in the state to employ a “safe-school officer” to guard against active shooters.
Category: In the News
Correcting Assumptions in Counterterrorism – Cedar-Riverside and Minnesota’s Somali-Americans
If you’re studying extremism among Somali-Americans in Minnesota, you may head straight for Cedar-Riverside—and you’d be wrong to do so. Here’s why.
Study Finds Link between Preference for Trump and Middle School Bullying
Bullying rates among middle school students in Spring 2017 were 18% higher in places where voters favored Donald Trump, according to a new study in Educational Researcher.
Dr. Southers’ Response to Federal Commission on School Safety Final Report
In December 2018, the Federal Commission on School Safety released its final report, proposing best practices and policy recommendations for improving school safety.
SCI Celebrates Graduates from its Public Safety Leadership Program
On December 14, the Safe Communities Institute was proud to recognize graduates from its Public Safety Leadership Certificate Program.
Caravan Members Make New Plans After Being Sold Empty Promises
SCI Instructor Dr. Robert Bunker spoke with the Epoch Times about the Central American migrants in Mexico who were denied entry to the United States.
Steps for School Violence Prevention
The Trojan Family Magazine published an article exploring challenges in school violence prevention and efforts at USC to address the growing threats to students and teachers.
From the Desk of the Director – Entering a New Era of School Violence Prevention
This year, the Safe Communities Institute embarked on a mission to facilitate and energize a national conversation on school safety.
SCI Hosts ‘Understanding Bias and Hate on Campus’
On November 15, the Safe Communities Institute sponsored Understanding Bias and Hate on Campus, a training program for law enforcement professionals and others, led by the Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles.
New Standard for Preparedness, Response to Active Shooter and Hostile Events
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is developing a new standard for preparedness and response to active shooter and hostile events.
Officer Spotlight: Los Angeles Police Department Captain Marc Reina. A recent graduate of SCI’s Public Safety Leadership Program, Capt. Reina has been an advocate for child welfare and has worked closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Thank you Captain Reina for your service!