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School Security
How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program
1st Edition - September 11, 2014
Author: Paul Timm
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9780124078734
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It seems that every day there’s a new story about a security lapse, emergency lock-down, or violent act taking place at a school somewhere in the United States. Today it’s si…Read more
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It seems that every day there’s a new story about a security lapse, emergency lock-down, or violent act taking place at a school somewhere in the United States. Today it’s simply inexcusable not to have adequate security measures in place—regardless of how safe you think your community may be. In School Security, author Paul Timm, a nationally acclaimed school security expert, explains how to make your institution a safer place to learn with easy-to-follow steps.
Throughout the book, Timm emphasizes a proactive rather than reactive approach to school security. Readers are introduced to basic loss prevention and safety concepts, including how to communicate safety information to students and staff, how to raise security awareness, and how to prepare for emergencies. The book discusses how to positively influence student behavior, lead staff training programs, and write sound security policies. An entire chapter is dedicated to describing what school security resources are available for follow-up reading and further training. School Security isn’t just a book for security professionals: it helps people without formal security training—namely, educators and school administrators—effectively address school risk.
Serves as a comprehensive guide for building an effective security program at little or no cost.
Covers fundamental crime prevention concepts, making it suitable for both school security professionals and educators with no formal security training.
Addresses the risks commonly facing school administrators today, from access control to social media.
Takes a holistic approach to school security rather than focusing on a particular threat or event.
Security professionals and consultants; school administrators and staff at public or private K-12 schools, universities, or day care centers; and anyone who has responsibility for policy implementation or protective services in the school setting.
About the Author
Acknowledgments
1. What Is School Security?
Introduction – Security Is Not CSI
Security Is Loss Prevention
Today’s Student
Today’s Security Program
Security’s Impact on School Culture
Stakeholder Responses to “What Is School Security?”
Conclusion
2. How Safe Is Your School?
Introduction: How May I Help You?
Loss Prevention: Proactive Security
Making Security a Priority
A Collaborative Approach
A Comprehensive Approach
Financial Considerations
Keys to School Security
Practices with Security Consequences
State Requirements
Conclusion
3. Developing a Plan
Introduction
Documenting Practices
4. Securing Your Environment
Introduction: Coming Full Circle
Selecting Products, Systems, and Measures
Communications
Access Control
Key Concept–Testing Physical Security Devices
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Conclusion
5. Influencing Behavior
Introduction
Defining Bullying
The Bystander
Bullycide
Addressing the Bullying Problem
Bullying Prevention Programming
What is Cyberbullying?
Sexting
Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault
Conclusion
6. Preparing Your People
Introduction
Staff Surveys
Student Problem Indicators
Visitor Management
Security Awareness
In-Service Training and Annual Presentations
Personal Crime Prevention
Personal Safety
Online Training
Motivation
Documentation
Security Systems
Emergency Preparedness
Substitutes and Part-Time Staff
Security Personnel
Conclusion
7. Managing Emergencies
Introduction
Preparing to Get Started
Plan Content
Plan Training and Preparedness
The Evolution of Active Shooter Procedures
Conclusion
8. Tackling Social Media Risks
Social Media Introduction
Addressing Social Media Risks
Law Enforcement and Social Networking
Web Filters
Conclusion
9. School Security Resources and Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter Summary
Book Conclusion
Index
No. of pages: 228
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: September 11, 2014
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
eBook ISBN: 9780124078734
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Paul Timm
Paul Timm is a board-certified Physical Security Professional and a nationally acclaimed expert in school security. He was named one of the Most Influential People in Security in 2020 by Security Magazine. Paul serves on the Campus Safety Conferences Advisory Board, the Advisory Council for the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools, the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials Risk Management Committee.