Security personnel can help administrators develop ways to combat the ill effects crime has on education programs. (Author)

Article details several environmental factors which influence a school's vandalism potential. (GB)

Vandalism, trespassing, drug traffic, crowd control, automobile traffic, and emergencies such as fire or storms--these are the kinds of problems a school security system should be designed to eliminate or minimize. A preventive program can save more money than it costs and can improve the learning environment at the same time, says this writer.…

Space age technology is providing techniques for attacking problems of crime control in schools and provides help in developing programs to improve instruction and facilitate learning. (Editor/CB)

Selected statistics and findings from HEW's Safe School Study are summarized here, revealing that the secondary school principal is a key figure in reducing school crime and violence. (Author)