>>Task Force Recommends Sharing Confidential Information Between Public Institutions
(Richmond, VA) -- A task force in Virginia recommends creating a dedicated funding stream for threat assessment team training on college campuses and allowing teams to share confidential information about individuals under investigation with other public institutions. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
The state’s Secretary of Education and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security task force's report includes recommendations to improve campus safety operations following the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. The report suggests amending state laws to enhance training requirements for threat assessment team members and allow for the sharing of information about potential threats among public institutions. The task force did not provide best practices guidance due to legislative changes but emphasized the need for consistent training and information sharing to prevent violence on campuses. The recommendations aim to strengthen threat assessment protocols and enhance collaboration among educational institutions in Virginia.