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Lindbloom, Kenneth D. – American School and University, 1978
The director of security for the Aurora Public Schools tells how the department he built has cut crime. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Organization, Police School Relationship, Prevention

Warren, James H.; Rubenow, Robert C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
A program for reducing school vandalism must combine supervision by staff, constructive punishment for those involved in vandalism, and the development of student and staff pride in the school through extensive involvement of students. (MJL)
Descriptors: Discipline Policy, School Administration, School Security, School Vandalism
Johnson, Kelly Dedel – US Department of Justice, 2005
This guide addresses school vandalism and break-ins, describing the problem and reviewing the risk factors. It also discusses the associated problems of school burglaries and arson. The guide then identifies a series of questions to help analyze each local problem. Finally, it reviews responses to the problem, and what is known about them from…
Descriptors: School Vandalism, School Buildings, School Security, Risk
Miller, Lavon E.; Beer, David – American School and University, 1974
Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana) reduced vandalism costs from $22,450 a year to $550. Buildings are outfitted with a variety of intruder detection devices connected to a central monitoring station. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Schools, Cost Effectiveness, Delinquency Prevention, Merchandise Information
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1972
Examines cost figures for property insurance, vandalism contingency, and security. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Fire Insurance, Insurance, Operating Expenses
Lewis, Barbara – School Administrator, 1982
Vandalism prevention methods cited by school administrators and a city park director include a silent audio surveillance system; school visits at unscheduled times by a principal dwelling nearby; and prompt repair of broken equipment. Available from the American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209.…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Playgrounds, Police School Relationship
Smith, Charles – Executive Educator, 1982
Describes the security system used by Schaumburg Township (Illinois) Community Consolidated School District to reduce vandalism. The system includes "master key control" to restrict access to keys, an after-hours alarm system, guidelines for community use of buildings, protective community attitudes, and full prosecution of vandals. (RW)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, School Community Relationship
Blauvelt, Peter D. – Independent School, 1980
Three principles govern school security management: shared responsibility, prompt reporting, and proper planning. Specific strategies, called target-hardening strategies, exist to make schools safer places. This article offers several target-hardening techniques for protecting students, personnel, and property. (AN)
Descriptors: Facility Inventory, Fire Protection, Planning, Prevention
Schnabolk, Charles – School Business Affairs, 1979
The National Council of School Security Administrators lists the advantages and pitfalls of certain alarm systems and policies. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Standards, Performance Specifications

Cohen, Andrew – Athletic Business, 2002
Discusses how vulnerable lockers are to vandalism and thieves, offering examples from various athletic facilities of both forcible and "light-fingered" theft. (EV)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Equipment Storage, Locker Rooms, Physical Education Facilities
Grealy, Joseph I. – Security World, 1974
Published by Security World Publishing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, CA 90230.
Descriptors: Crime, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Reiss, Martin H. – Security World, 1974
Published by Security World Publishing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, CA 90230.
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime, Electronic Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education
Grealy, Joseph I. – 1979
This report indicates that while school security systems should be tailored to the school system's specific needs and problems, most must take cognizance of the following concerns: (1) evaluation of current security arrangements; (2) degree of dependence upon local law enforcement bodies; (3) management of the school system; (4) analysis of school…
Descriptors: Crime, Law Enforcement, Police School Relationship, School Safety

Massucci, Joseph D. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Measures taken by a Catholic high school decreased both vandalism occurring during school hours and vandalism occurring when the school was unoccupied. Among tactics used were increased monitoring by teachers, greater emphasis on the value of respect for others and for property, and installation of an extensive alarm system. (MJL)
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Discipline Policy, School Administration, School Security
Sabatino, Leonard N. – American School and University, 1981
The only security system that will work in today's school requires total involvement of all school personnel. Guards should be well-trained and a security alarm designed, installed, and maintained. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Participation, Prevention