May 13, 2008

Paying for Protection 

Mike Kennedy

As budgets shrink, schools and universities strive to make sure their campuses are safe and secure....

Welcoming and Secure 

Stephen Kromkowski

To accommodate community uses of school facilities, administrators and planners should make safety a priority....

A Need for Change 

Douglas Ellsworth

In response to legislation, colleges and universities must prepare to install sprinkler systems....

Comfort Zone 

By Mike Kennedy

In smaller schools, students get the personal attention and sense of belonging that discourages them from falling through the cracks and stirring up trouble....

Creating a Safe Haven 

Dennis Young

Secure school design begins with effective space planning....

Designing on the Outside 

Dennis M. Young

The fundamentals of school facility planning can lead to safe, secure facilities. Here's how....

A Special Event 

Richard D. Maurer

Planning the security thoroughly beforehand will help ensure a smooth school event....

Security Solutions: The Role of SRO 

Martin J. Dunn

Will communities accept more police officers in schools?...

Setting Priorities 

Beverly Vigue

Site surveys can help schools identify deficiencies and develop a security plan....

Sprinkler Safety 

Dennis Tremblay and John F. McCarthy

Don't neglect your sprinkler system in the maintenance of your school facility....

Security Solutions: Knowing Legislation 

Martin J. Dunn

Are you enforcing the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994?...

Traps and Treasures 

Colin A. Marshall

How to stay safe and avoid the perils of school construction....

Security Solutions: Assessing Security 

Martin J. Dunn

Is your campus as safe as you think?...

Saving Lives 

Daniel Moon

Few districts know how to establish an automated external debibrillator (AED) program. Here's how to get a jump on the process....

Keys to a Safe, Secure School 

By Mike Kennedy

A mix of programs, personnel and equipment help schools provide a secure environment for learning. Here are 10 steps that work....

Closer Scrutiny 

By Mike Kennedy

In the post-September 11 world, events and activities on school campuses are subject to greater security....

Shelter from the Storm 

by Corey Schultz and John Metz

Most schools need to upgrade the spaces they use to protect students and staff from tornadoes....

In the Line of Fire 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities say sprinklers are key to preventing fire fatalities on campus....

Security Solutions: Creating Order Out of Disorder 

By Martin J. Dunn

Addressing minor school infractions can help to prevent more serious school incidents....

Security Solutions: The Colors of Crisis 

By Bob Hull

It is vitally important for each building's crisis team to have numerous opportunities to practice or drill together in advance of emergencies. ...

Planning Safer Schools 

By Sherry P. Carter and Stanley L. Carter

Schools can reduce the threat of crime through wise environmental design....

Designing Safe Schools 

By Gary C. Prager

No school design can eliminate security risks, but thoughtful planning can help schools avoid trouble....

Security Solutions: Break the Bullying Cycle 

By Martin J. Dunn

Administrators have a duty to step in whenever they become aware of an incident of bullying in their schools....

Fighting Crime by Design 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools can include features and equipment in their facilities that deter vandalism and unauthorized entry....

On Call 

Mike Kennedy

Emergency call boxes continue to be a critical element in establishing a safe campus environment....

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