Los Angeles, California – Public transit riders in Los Angeles have raised concerns about safety on buses and trains following a violent attack on an L.A. Dash bus operator and a series of other incidents on Metro buses and trains. The incident, captured on video, unfolded after the Dash driver refused to allow a homeless … Read more
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is preparing to reopen Beam Hall, where a tragic shooting occurred last year, with enhanced security measures for the upcoming fall semester. The decision comes after University President Keith Whitfield’s announcement on Tuesday, detailing the reopening of the building on August 26th. This marks … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Parkland, Florida, to advocate for stronger laws aimed at preventing gun violence. The visit comes in the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, where 17 lives were lost to a gunman. Harris will meet with families … Read more
New Delhi, India – The Bangladesh Journalists in International Media (BJIM) strongly denounced the recent brutal attack on journalist Sabbir Ahmed and urged for enhanced safety measures for journalists in Bangladesh. Sabbir, a correspondent for Shomoyer Alo, was violently assaulted by a group allegedly linked to the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a student organization associated … Read more
London, UK – As tensions over the conflict in the Middle East escalate, Members of Parliament in the UK have expressed concerns for their safety, prompting them to take additional security measures. Several Labour MPs, known for their vocal stances on the Israel-Palestine issue, have reported fears of potential violent attacks. The heightened political atmosphere … Read more
Madison, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus police have issued a safety reminder in light of a recent violent sexual and physical assault on a student. The incident has prompted campus authorities to emphasize the importance of safety for students both on and off campus. Acting public information officer for the UW-Madison Police Department, … Read more
Marseille, France – The city of Marseille in France is preparing to host Lyon in a soccer match under heightened security measures following an attack on Lyon’s team bus by fans throwing rocks in October. The rescheduled match, slated to take place just days after the death of a fan during a different French league … Read more