Gun control is a highly debated and divisive social issue. In recent years, this issue has
been thrust into the academic arena with the advent of campus carry legislation and policies …

The impression that college campuses are becoming more dangerous places where firearm
violence is common (moral panic) is simply untrue. The result of this erroneous impression is …

This exploratory instrumental case study provides a nuanced look at campus policing and its
relationship to the well-documented perpetuation of racial inequality in US higher education …

This research examines college students' fear of crime and safety perceptions and its
relationship to their perceptions of university safety efforts and personal preventative …

A series of recommendations to colleges and universities concerning safety, security, and
incident response policies emerged in the aftermath of several high-profile tragic events on …

Participating in campus security preparedness exercise (CSPE) is vitally important in
addressing potential security threats and preventing critical incidents. The present study …

While a robust body of research has documented the intricate relationship between our
nation's education and penal systems, the weight of this work has focused on primary and …

Purpose In the last decade, female students' enrolment in higher education has experienced
significant growth. However, male and female students still differ in criteria set of choosing …

This study examined attitudes toward campus carry–a policy that would permit individuals to
carry concealed firearms on a university's grounds if they possess a permit. Survey data …

This study examined the factors that influence support for campus carry laws among a
sample of approximately 2,700 faculty/administrators, staff, and students at a large, public …