Discusses ways to help prevent crime and violence in schools by predicting risk, and training and planning for security. Highlights signs of potential violence in students. Highlights ways of guarding against bomb threats, use of preventive technology, sources for security information, and community characteristics where prevention, intervention,…

Describes a successful community-oriented policing program at the University of South Alabama which has cut crime rates while not requiring extra funding. Discusses the reorganization of the police department, efforts targeting children, university services started by the deputy chief, and other new crime prevention and training initiatives. (EV)

Explains why campus security officials consider locker rooms and restrooms the bane of their jobs, and offers a formula for protecting property and privacy at the same time: first secure the entire building, then zero in on specifics. Describes various security options for these campus areas. (EV)

As the problems of book theft and mutilation of library materials were growing, a survey was conducted by the Periodicals and Reference Departments at the University of Memphis Library (Tennessee) in the spring of 1994. An 11-item questionnaire was distributed to 73 students. Students' attitudes toward the problems, their causes, and means to…

A brief history of the concept of scientific crime prevention is outlined, and development of a college crime prevention program is discussed, including criteria for judging proposals that address a security threat; advantages and disadvantages of three prevention approaches (informational, mechanical, human); innovations; crime in the surrounding…

Describes the actions taken by a Nigerian university library to recover stolen books from students, library personnel, and external library users. The discussion covers the extent and methods of book theft discovered, disciplinary actions taken, preventive measures adopted by the library, and recommendations for further security measures. (CLB)

Argues that, although there are presently over 20,000 prison inmates, the largest of whom are black, enrolled in higher education programs, by 1996, there may be none. The author provides justification for prisoner rehabilitation, revealing the inadequacy of harsh punishment in stemming crime, and presents reasons why higher education in prisons…

The city of Atlanta (Georgia) has taken a tougher stance on enforcing laws in 1995 during "Freaknik," an annual spring street revel that involves college students and others. Concerns include serious traffic congestion, sexual exhibitionism, and the public image of African American students. New focus is being placed on responsible fun.…

Although security officials argue a campus is not more dangerous than other places in the community, many say increased and sometimes exaggerated press coverage of campus crimes has caused them to take more time to calm parents. The federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act requires disclosure of crime statistics. (MSE)

Campus vandalism has become extremely costly for colleges and universities. Most vandalism occurs on weekends and during special events and is committed by both students and outsiders. Its results affect the entire campus community, either immediately or in increased costs. Successful preventive measures include penalties, police patrols, and good…

The article reports on a 1989-90 survey which examined the campus crime rate and perceived issues at 219 colleges and universities. Institutional liability is addressed; and ways to reduce liability are recommended, including distributing notices to keep room doors and windows locked, conducting crime prevention workshops, and increasing security…

Discusses how the problem of racially motivated violence continues to be of pressing concern for racial minorities who attend predominately White colleges. Presents an analysis of some of the factors that contribute to the racial violence on college campuses. Makes recommendations for programs and training to help alleviate this problem. (JS)

The paper details recent studies of campus crime; addresses the student-college relationship as it relates to criminal victimization of students by third parties; discusses recent developments in state legislation pertaining to crime on campus; and examines the response of institutions of higher education to the campus crime epidemic. (DB)

The growing problem of hate crime on college campuses is addressed. Characteristics of hate speech and hate crime are distinguished; types of offenders, scope of the problem, and related legal issues are discussed. A model for development of campuswide multiculturalism is presented among several recommendations for administrators. (Author/EMK)

Describes each of 20 cases briefly to show the pattern of killers who committed their crime in order to be executed. Concludes that the death penalty itself can serve as an invitation to murder, and asserts that legislators should vote against the implementation of the death penalty in order to save lives. (JPS)