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Jacobs, E. F. – Executive Educator, 1980
Describes the alarm system used by the Memphis (Tennessee) city schools to cut vandalism costs in half. (IRT)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, School Security
Waters, John K. – T.H.E. Journal, 2007
The problem with traditional, perimeterbased security methods is twofold: First, they can stifle the educational mission that district networks were created to encourage. Firewalls can thwart hackers, but they can also prevent staff and students from accessing online tools or information. Second, these approaches tend to provide inadequate…
Descriptors: Internet, Educational Technology, Computers, Electronic Equipment
Schnabolk, Charles – Nation's Schools, 1974
School vandals are running up a damage bill of more than $500 million a year. This article describes what to do about it, and provides a frank discussion of major types of detection equipment. (Author/DN)
Descriptors: Crime, Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Electronic Equipment
Irwin, James R. – Security World, 1976
(Available from Security World Publishing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, CA 90230; $2.00 single copy.)
Descriptors: Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Prevention
Gamble, Lanny R.; And Others – School Business Affairs, 1987
Discusses the uses of building security systems to prevent loss from damage by vandalism in school buildings. Outlines types of systems, selection of systems, and current practices in securing schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, School Security
Tasmania Dept. of Education, Hobart (Australia). Facilities Services Section. – 2000
This document presents guidance for protecting Tasmanian schools, buildings, and property from damage through vandalism, arson, and negligence; clarifies responsibilities; and provides advice to those who manage or use the schools. The extent of the school damage problem is outlined, along with an assignment list of responsibilities and an…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Prevention, Public Schools

Stout, Beth – Green Teacher, 2000
Discusses vandalism as a major concern in schoolyards and believes that it can be kept at a minimum during outdoor activities. Presents statistical information on arrests in cases of vandalism. Describes four key strategies for discouraging vandalism that the National Crime Prevention Council focuses on, and discusses the psychology of criminals.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Habitats, Outdoor Education
Beaudin, James A.; Sells, Jeffrey A. – American School & University, 2000
Examines ways of adequately providing the security of middle schools while creating an environment in which students and staff feel at home. Areas covered include architectural strategies to encourage better communication, controlling vandalism, and preventing unauthorized people from entering the building. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Guidelines, Middle Schools, School Security
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1990
Suggestions for the development and improvement of school security programs by local education agencies are provided in this guidebook. Strategies are outlined for managing perimeter and grounds, buildings, visitors, weapons, bomb threats, security systems, and lighting. The recommendation is made for use of a checklist by a local committee to…
Descriptors: Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Safety, School Safety
National Inst. of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Dept. of Justice/LEAA), Washington, DC. – 1979
This 12-page pamphlet briefly summarizes some of the research on school crime and discusses suggested solutions that are grouped to reflect different philosophical biases and assumptions about the origins of school crime and vandalism. Eleven references with brief annotations and a list of national organizations providing technical assistance to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention
American School and University, 1978
The central police station monitors elementary schools and the administration building for fire and intrusion security in Missoula, Montana. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Education, Police School Relationship, Prevention
American School and University, 1978
To prevent unauthorized entrance to school buildings, preventive measures must be applied to the total entrance system including the door, entrance frame, and hardware. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Crime, Doors, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Instructor, 1978
Briefly discusses violence and vandalism in the nation's schools. Specific suggestions are offered for teachers on how to handle various types of attacks. Several methods of discouraging vandalism are also described. (JMB)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Police School Relationship, School Security, School Vandalism

Faily, Anwar; Roundtree, George A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1979
A review of school vandalism and specific systems and approaches to use in preventing it. (LD)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Alarm Systems, School Security
Maranzano, Chuck – High School Magazine, 1998
Describes one high school's use of video cameras as a preventive tool in stemming theft and violent episodes within schools. The top 10 design tips for preventing crime on campus are highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, High Schools, School Safety, School Security