In the wake of the bomb threats that over 55 different historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) received, IACLEA’s webinar covered related issues. Moderated by IACLEA, esteemed panelists included Chief Cherry from North Carolina A&T, Chief Jemison from Prairie View A&M, and Gary Stephen, Head of Security, University of Glasgow. Topics included:
-The changes HBCU campus police leadership is making to better prepare for similar threats/attacks
-The need for better response and coordination capabilities and the technology that can facilitate this
-How University of Glasgow managed an IED incident on campus
-Federal grants and other resources to enhance security and mental health initiatives for HBCUs