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Brown University’s Emergency Failures | Providence News
Two conflicting reports on Brown University’s December shooting reveal a troubling gap between praise for first responders and criticism of campus preparedness. While the city lauds police work, Brown’s own review by Teneo Risk finds major failures: no emergency siren activation, insufficient staff to send alerts, and delays in sharing critical security footage. A custodian had spotted the shooter weeks prior — but nothing was reported. Though the report concludes stopping the attack was unlikely, it demands urgent upgrades: body cameras, better alert systems, and a revamped public safety…
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