After killing, threats and hoax, SC lawmakers review campus safety

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - South Carolina lawmakers met to discuss campus safety after three recent events: the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, a swatting hoax that locked down the USC Thomas Cooper Library and a string of threats against HBCUs across the southeast.

Leaders heard from law enforcement to assess security measures in place at the state’s public universities, as well as if new legislation or resources are needed to better protect students.

During the hearing, officials and campus police chiefs across the state shared their current protocols.

Members of the Higher Education Subcommittee said their focus was not on the incidents themselves, but on how prepared South Carolina schools should be.

"We're looking at what is the incident itself, not the incident th