This webinar focuses on the use of force by campus police, a growing concern for many risk managers. Listen in as John Graff, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP and Chief John Cox, Purdue University Police Department address use of force policies, new technology and best practices, and the education and training of officers.
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United Educators (UE) claims show that excessive force by campus security can be a significant source of liability for institutions of higher education. This bulletin explores 45 claims UE received from 2011 to 2015 alleging excessive force by campus security. Learn which factors drive excessive force claims, use our recommendations to prompt discussions at your institution, and consider risk management actions.
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The Large Loss Report 2017 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected schools, colleges, and universities in 2016. The cases include a record $950,000 jury award in a Title IX sexual assault report case and a $10.5 million settlement for a student who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was attacked at a pep rally. Institutions can use this report to assess risk management programs.
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In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Joe Vossen, UE risk management counsel, interviews Dina Marsie-Hazen, a UE claims analyst to discuss trends in accident investigations, specifically slip and fall claims. Listen to the podcast to learn sound accident investigation procedures.
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