While difficult, that doesn't mean facility executives shouldn't take steps to make sure that their communities are as secure as possible, and that their emergency response plans are current. Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine took one positive step when he issued an executive order that would prevent state residents who had been ordered into mental health treatment from buying guns.But what can facility executives do? It's an important question, because as the Virginia Tech shooting has shown, campus officials will almost certainly be under the spotlight to show that prudent security steps were taken to create a safe learning environment. For those looking for some options, a report on FacilitesNet from Building Operating Management Contributing Editor Lynn Proctor Windle looks at the challenges facility executives face in improving campus security in the wake of Virginia Tech, and some things that can be done to improve security.