Upcoming WKU Lecture on School Safety: Dr. Peter Langman to Discuss Types of School Shooters

The Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series at Western Kentucky University (WKU) will host Dr. Peter Langman on May 28 at 7:00 PM in the Gary Ransdell Hall auditorium. Dr. Langman, a psychologist specializing in school shooter research, will deliver a lecture titled 'Identifying 3 Types of School Shooters.' His talk aims to improve safety and understanding in educational settings.

Dr. Langman will discuss common misconceptions about school shooters, challenging the stereotype of them being solely bullied loners. He will present a psychological framework that divides these individuals into three categories: psychopathic, psychotic, and traumatized, using case studies to illustrate each type.

The event is part of a series on school safety, organized by WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative. The lecture is open to both the university community and the public at no cost.

Dr. Langman is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field. His research has been discussed in U.S. policy circles, including Capitol Hill, and has influenced policy recommendations after the Sandy Hook tragedy. He has appeared in major media and worked with agencies like the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.

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