Safety and Security at Institutions of Higher Education: Understanding Trends, Practices, and Future Needs

Ensuring the safety of higher education students, faculty, and staff is a multifaceted challenge that requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to navigate myriad threats, hazards, and risks. The authors of this report identify trends in campus crime and violence, provide a historical and current look at safety and security practices at IHEs, and discuss contemporary challenges institutions face in the area of safety and security.