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New workplace violence prevention requirements from the Joint Commission, a healthcare safety-based non-profit organization, highlight how to address the two common types of workplace violence.

Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM) has announced a hygiene and safety certification program for tourism industry players in the region which aims to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.

Two University of Illinois campuses - Urbana-Champaign and Chicago - will start this semester remotely with remote learning.

A viral warning based on non-credible threats of school violence caused real-world security responses after a video went viral on TikTok. The phenomenon raises questions about the effects of mis- and disinformation.

School liaison officers will replace the school resource officer (SRO) model at four Massachusetts high schools after a safety review.

A new feature in Tesla Model 3 vehicles raises concerns of road safety and asks the question: who is responsible for duty of care when it comes to distracted driving?

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Rutgers University a grant to conduct research into threat detection and mitigation at "soft targets" like schools, stadiums and other public venues.

Organizations looking to reduce their risk of being impacted by a severe weather incident may consider conducting a tabletop drill, an emergency management tool designed to increase business resilience.

Security magazine spotlights cybersecurity solutions released in 2021, covering everything from insider risk mitigation to improved threat monitoring.

Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.