UW report sees progress, challenges on safety

By Ryan Foley

"University of Wisconsin campuses have made progress on plans to prevent and respond to mass shootings but budget problems will slow down some of them, according to a new report."

"UW's 13 four-year campuses are giving students more information about safety, have teams to identify and intervene with potentially dangerous students and plans to notify students about emergencies, according to the UW System report. ..."

"The UW report said agencies will increasingly apply for federal grants, collaborate with police agencies and turn to student fees and tuition to fund safety initiatives. But [David] Giroux [UW System spokesman] said a desire to keep campuses affordable will limit how many positions can be added, such as mental health counselors, he said. ..."

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