2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin "Incompetent" Brown University Officials and Local Police Criticized for Bungling of Shooting Probe
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Dec 19, 2025 
Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, discusses the impact of shootings on campus security and student mental health. Pat McCrory, former North Carolina governor, provides insights on the crisis communications challenges at the local level. Ex-FBI agent Maureen O'Connell shares her expertise on criminal investigations, emphasizing the importance of timely witness interviews and the signs of trauma in students. Together, they offer a thought-provoking analysis of recent events and advocate for better security practices.
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Assassination-Style Attacks Behave Differently
- Perpetrators who planned assassinations may evade capture longer than typical school shooters.
- Maureen suggested the suspect likely escaped by car and may not have had a phone.
Upgrade Campus Security Systems
- Invest in high-quality campus cameras and master security plans to enable effective monitoring.
- Maureen O'Connell recommended comprehensive threat assessments and better camera placement.
Empower Students To Spot Threats
- Students can help detect threats by monitoring online spaces and sharing concerns with authorities.
- Maureen urged a movement where students take responsibility for campus safety and threat alerts.
