Practical School Security
Basic Guidelines for Safe and Secure Schools
- Kenneth S. Trump - National School Safety and Security Services, Cleveland, Ohio
February 1998 | 120 pages | Corwin
Exposing common myths and misconceptions about school violence and security threats, this book discusses the changing nature of school security and how to safely take action to deal with it.
C Ronald Huff
Foreword
PART ONE: MYTHS AND REALITIES OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Threats to Safe and Secure Schools
The `Politricks' of School Security
Safely Managing the Problem
PART TWO: SCHOOL SECURITY BASICS
The Security Assessment Process
Security Assessment Components
Popular Security Strategies and Issues
Working Collaboratively with Students, Parents, Police, Community and Media
"Practical, cost-effective security strategies. A great reference book!"
Seven Hills Police Department, OH
"Covers every possible security issue. A practical, ‘nuts-and bolts’ approach with concrete ideas that are usable in all schools."
Trenton High School, Trenton, Michigan