Table of Contents
Part 1: Approaches and Best Practices for School Crime Prevention
Chapter 1: Best Practices—A Sixteen-Point Master Plan
Part A. Administrative Procedures
Part B. Physical Security (See Part II)
Chapter 2: Threats and Hazards at Educational Institutions
Threats and Hazards at Educational Institutions
Protection for Educational Institutions
Legislation for School Districts
Protection for School Districts
Safety and Fire Protection at Educational Institutions
Chapter 3: Security Assessments and Prevention for K-12 Schools
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Appendix A U.S. Secret Service Threat Assessment Suggestions
Appendix B School Safety and Security Checklist
Chapter 4: CPTED Applications for Schools
Objectives for School Environments
Chapter 5: An Overview of School Safety and Security
Core Recommendations for Prevention and Mitigation
Core Recommendations for Preparedness
Core Recommendations for Response
Core Recommendations for Recovery
Chapter 6: Empowerment of Crisis Management in Emergencies
Case Study: Kennesaw State University
Talking the Talk Is Fine, but Walking the Walk Is Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Chapter 7: Prevention and Student Safety for K-12
Chapter 8: Think Prevention and Think Safety
Chapter 10: Mass Notification Requirements for Our Children’s Schools
Mass Notification Role and Its Importance
Reality—You Get What You Pay For
Still Considering So-Called Free Services?
Chapter 12: An Access Control Template for K-12 Schools
Chapter 13: “Crime Risk” versus “Feeling Safe” in Schools: True and False Risk Assessment in Schools
Chapter 14: Partnering with Local First Responders and Public Safety Officials
Chapter 15: Emergency Management Procedures
Americans with Disabilities Act
Chapter 16: Policy and Procedures for Schools
Part 2: Approaches to Physical Security
Overarching Concerns and Considerations
Physical Security Technologies
Chapter 18: Hardware Function Choices and Lockdown Procedures: K-12 and University Classrooms
Theoretical Discussion on Classroom Intruder Function: Keying Options
Points to Consider on Hardware/Function
School Security Door Hardware Upgrade Project
Appendix A Sample Employee Key Request Form and Sign-Out Sheet
Appendix B Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Chapter 19: Security Lighting for Schools
Twenty-Five Things You Need to Know About Lighting for Your School4
Lighting Levels for Your School Complex
Chapter 20: Intrusion Detection Systems for Schools
Object/Spot Detection for Schools
Appendix A Glossary for Alarm Systems1
Appendix C Alarm Certificate Services Glossary of Terms Certificate Types2
Appendix D Fire Classifications
Chapter 21: Video Technology Overview for Schools
Chapter 22: Access Control, Access Badges, and Biometrics Characteristics for Schools
Degree of Security for Your School
Visitor Identification and Lobby Control in Your School
Security controls of packages, personal property, and vehicles
Part 3: Approaches to Operational Issues, Specific Threats, and Solutions
Chapter 24: A Look at School Security in Australia
The Safe and Secure Schools (3S) Matrix: How Mature Is a Safety and Security Policy?
Chapter 26: Operational Issues, Specific Threats, and Solutions
A.L.I.C.E. (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate) Training
Background Investigations and Background Checks
Community Policing and Schools: Components and Benefits
Computer Labs, Music Rooms, the Library, and the Gymnasium
Driving Safety on and Around School Property
Fire Alarms and Building Evacuation
Fires and Fire Extinguishers12
Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Issues
Global Harmonization Systems (MSDS and HazCom)
Guns Versus No Guns in Schools
Mentally Ill and Challenged (Active Shooters)
Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and Standards
Risk and Protective Factor Assessments
Situational Crime Prevention Using CPTED Concepts28
Tailgating (Through Access Control)
Video Surveillance Systems—Six Secrets
Websites with Additional Information for School Safety and Security
Zero Tolerance Versus Guidelines for Criminal Behavior
Chapter 27: 100 Things You Need to Know About School Security