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Robin Hattersley-Gray
Robin has been covering the security and campus law enforcement industries since 1998 and is a specialist in school, university and hospital security, public safety and emergency management, as well as emerging technologies and systems integration. She joined CS in 2005 and has authored award-winning editorial on campus law enforcement and security funding, officer recruitment and retention, access control, IP video, network integration, event management, crime trends, the Clery Act, Title IX compliance, sexual assault, dating abuse, emergency communications, incident management software and more. Robin has been featured on national and local media outlets and was formerly associate editor for the trade publication Security Sales & Integration.
Robin Hattersley-Gray's Latest Posts
Man Arrested for Stealing $100K+ in Medical Equipment, Skin Grafts
California authorities tracked down the hospital thefts suspect using cellphone data, license plate scans and video surveillance footage.
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect in Custody
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot as he was speaking to students about mass shootings at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
School Shootings Leave Lasting Economic Impacts: New Study
In addition to significant emotional trauma, school shootings lead to declines in consumer spending and disrupt local economic stability.
U.S. School Districts Enhance Safety Measures for New Academic Year
Some school districts are increasing law enforcement presence and upgrading campus security infrastructure; others face funding challenges.
Suspect Used Drone to Spy on Walla Walla University Dorm Rooms
A man was arrested for allegedly using a drone to spy on Walla Walla University residence halls, highlighting the growth of illegal UAV use.
Over-Reliance on AI Can Sabotage Your Security Tech’s Potential
Provide robust policies, proper training and human oversight of AI to prevent misuse and ensure security tech fulfills its intended purpose.
DHS: Elevated Cyber and Violence Risks Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
DHS says Iran government-affiliated operatives and sympathetic hacktivists are likely to engage in low-level cyberattacks and violence.
Healthcare Facilities Increasingly Embracing Cloud-Based Security
Nearly seven in 10 healthcare organizations are planning to move more of their physical security data to the cloud in the next 18 months.
Virginia Level 1 Trauma Center Installs Weapons Detectors
December’s hatchet attack on a doctor prompted Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital trauma center to expand campus security.
Hot Classrooms Prompt Complaints from Connecticut Teachers, Parents
The spread of hot classrooms impairs student academic performance and is a growing problem in many U.S. schools.
Oregon House Passes Alyssa’s Law to Install Panic Alarms in Schools
HB 3083 seeks to equip schools with wearable panic alarms designed to connect school staff directly with first responders during emergencies.
