South Carolina State requires ID badges on campus

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

South Carolina State University is requiring all students, faculty, staff and contractors to wear or carry ID badges at all times on campus.

South Carolina State University is implementing a policy requiring all students, faculty, staff and contractors to wear or carry university-issued identification badges at all times on campus. The university says the requirement is part of its efforts to strengthen campus security, protect those on campus and prevent unauthorised access to facilities.

University personnel may conduct ID checks during the day and night in residence halls, academic buildings, dining facilities and other locations throughout campus. The checks are intended to prevent unauthorised people from entering university facilities and reduce security risks. All those on campus are asked to present their identification badges upon request.

The policy follows the university's launch of enhanced campus security two months earlier, which required all electronic IDs to be scanned by security personnel for entry. Both measures came after a deadly shooting during Homecoming on 4 October 2025 that killed 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler. Twelve suspects were arrested in connection with that shooting.

How it is being reported

• SC State requires students, employees, contractors to wear, carry university IDsSouth Carolina State University is implementing a policy that will require all students, faculty, staff and contractors to wear or carry a university-issued identification badge at all times while on campus.WISTV · 13 Oct, 21:21
• SC State requires students, employees, contractors to wear, carry university IDsSouth Carolina State University is implementing a policy that will require all students, faculty, staff and contractors to wear or carry a university-issued identification badge at all times while on campus.Live5News · 13 Oct, 20:30

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