Practical School Security: Basic Guidelines for Safe and Secure Schools

by Kenneth S. Trump

Overview

A thorough guide to creating and implementing a workable safety and security plan for your school.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803963535
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/26/1997
Series:	Security Personnel Series
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Kenneth S. Trump, M.P.A., is the President of National School Safety and Security Services, a Cleveland-based national firm specializing in school security and emergency preparedness training and consulting. He has over 25 years experience in the school safety profession and, has advised school and public safety officials from all 50 states and internationally.

Ken served as a school safety officer, investigator, and youth gang unit supervisor for the Cleveland City Schools' safety division. He also served as a suburban Cleveland school security director and assistant gang task force director on a federal-funded anti-gang initiative.

Table of Contents

Foreword - C Ronald Huff
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

Editorial Reviews

"Covers every possible security issue. A practical, ‘nuts-and bolts’ approach with concrete ideas that are usable in all schools."

Larry Leapley

"Practical, cost-effective security strategies. A great reference book!"

Chief John R. Fechko