2008 School Security Survey. |
This survey of the school security professionals presents graphs indicated top security concerns, time spent reviewing security preparedness, security spending, security equipment installed or... |
06/30/2008 |
21st Century Security and CPTED. |
Presents a collection of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) writings by CPTED practitioners. These essays outline contemporary national building security codes, best practices, and... |
12/31/2007 |
A Blueprint for Safer Campuses. |
Provides 20 recommendations from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) for creating safer higher education campuses. The points cover safety personnel and... |
12/31/2008 |
A Green Perspective on Campus Security |
Campus police and security departments are critical players in the greening of the campus environment and can embrace the following green technologies and strategies: use bicycles, hybrid or electric... |
11/02/2011 |
A Healthy Approach to Fitness Center Security. |
Examines techniques for keeping college fitness centers secure while maintaining an inviting atmosphere. Building access control, preventing locker room theft, and suppressing causes for physical... |
07/31/2000 |
A Holistic Approach to Mass Notification. |
Cites disadvantages to audio mass notification, and advocates strategically placed visual alerting and smart LED signage in campus high traffic and gathering areas. |
12/31/2007 |
A Look Back at a Disaster Plan: What Went Wrong and Right. |
Presents an evaluation of Tulane University's disaster plan by the University's Vice President for Information Technology. The successes and failures of its information technology... |
12/08/2005 |
A Multi-Pronged Plan. |
Reviews a number of security technologies currently available for campus security. These include video surveillance, video analytics, cell phone alerting, and personal tracking systems. |
06/30/2007 |
A School Security Outlook for 2009. |
Presents an interview with a school security professional indicating that mass notification systems, computer network security, and connectivity to local law enforcement agencies are the current... |
11/30/2008 |
Access Control Is More than Security. |
Describes the University of New Mexico's photo identification LOBO card system, which performs both security and validation tasks. It is used in conjunction with several C-CURE 800 Integrated... |
10/31/2002 |
Access Control Systems, Policies, and Procedures. |
Discusses the problem of failed access control systems due to improper use, failure to comply with the system, and disabling for convenience. |
12/31/2008 |
Access Granted. |
Explores card access systems in colleges and universities and how access cards are being upgraded to include other features that enhance functionality and building security. Addressing card... |
09/30/1997 |
Accessing the Campus. |
Discusses the expanded uses of school identification card systems for college campuses and the benefits to the campus of having a one-card, multi-purpose system. Tips for setting up a one-card system... |
04/30/1999 |
Achieving Metal Detection Optimization. |
Reviews considerations for metal detectors in schools, including proper placement to avoid electronic interference, types of walk-through and handheld detectors, adjustment of metal detectors for... |
06/30/2008 |
Advanced Security Solutions in Higher Education. |
Reviews current needs for security in higher education, including sophisticated digital video surveillance analytics that uses existing cameras, can play back without interrupting surveillance, and... |
12/31/2007 |
After Accidents, Laboratory Safety is Questioned. |
Reviews safety problems at rapidly-proliferating higher education biodefense laboratories. Lack of oversight and delays in incident reporting by research institutions are cited as particularly... |
10/18/2007 |
After Va. Tech, Campuses Rush to Add Alert Systems. |
Reviews combinations of low- and high-tech alerting techniques that are rapidly being deployed on college campuses in response to recent violent incidents. Challenges in getting students to sign up... |
10/04/2007 |
All American Upgrade. |
Reviews how American University upgraded an uneven security system afflicted by poor installation and maintenance. Hardware and locking devices were standardized, staff was trained, cameras installed... |
10/31/2007 |
All-Hazards Campus Safety: From Tornadoes to Terrorism. |
Emphasizes the importance of a risk and vulnerability assessment before dramatic and expensive campus security measures are put in place. Four types of assessment tools are outlined, accompanied by... |
10/31/2005 |
Are You Ready? Basics of Emergency Operations Planning. |
Describes the steps colleges and universities can take to build an effective emergency operations plan to keep students and staff safe when disasters strike. |
11/30/2001 |
Arena Security Is No Game Taken Lightly. |
Advises on security at athletic venues, discussing perimeter and access control, credentialing, physical protection systems, risk and emergency management, recovery, security personnel, training, and... |
04/30/2009 |
Balancing the Freedom to Connect with the Mandate to Protect. |
Describes steps taken at Arizona State University to maintain an accessible computer network while reducing the extraordinary numbers of security breaches being experienced. This involved securing a... |
10/31/2005 |
Because One Day the Emergency Will Be Real. |
Explores the importance of disaster drills for colleges and universities and the key factors in planning these drills. Important factors in planning disaster drills include starting early in the... |
05/31/2000 |
Behind Closed Doors. |
Explains why campus security officials consider locker rooms and restrooms the bane of their jobs, and offers a formula for protecting property and privacy at the same time: first secure the entire... |
01/31/2002 |
Better Safe Than Sorry. |
Discusses how involving safety and security personnel throughout the planning and design process contributes to better campus safety and security. Security personnels' involvement in the master... |
11/30/2000 |