The review, commissioned by the university following a mass shooting at Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 and a report of a possible gunman on the U of S campus shortly afterward, suggests focusing resources on early detection, referral and treatment of people who display behaviour that is of concern.

While the university had adequately handled major incidents like a natural disaster, the most likely threat to the institution comes from people exhibiting dangerous or threatening behaviour or who are in personal distress and need support, according to one co-author of the review's report.

Read more in the Oct. 3 issue of On Campus News.

To read the full report, Assessment of Crisis Prevention and Response at the University of Saskatchewan, visit the website of the Vice-President Finance and Resources.