Resource Lists
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
Information on safety and security issues on college and university campuses, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. References to Books and Other Media
Mass Notification Layers Fail to Reach the Classroom. Means, Timothy (Emergency Management, Jul 08, 2011)
The two primary emergency notification system (ENS) issues inside the classroom arise by architectural design and classroom culture. It is a space architecturally designed to minimize distractions from the outside. There is also a long-standing culture enforced by teachers to minimize distractions inside classroom walls. The one-two punch of these two classroom dynamics has a big impact on the effectiveness of the methods used for emergency notification. The most predominant methods of mass notification used on university campuses — cell phone/text messaging, e-mails and Web announcements — are minimally effective in the classroom. This describes precision notification systems that has dedicated, networked alerting devices inside the classroom.
School Security Technologies.
 Schneider, Tod (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , Jul 2010)
Provides current information on school security technologies, including access control systems, surveillance equipment, weapons detectors, communications and alarm systems, and emergency notification systems (ENS). Explains the shift underway from individual system controls to an IP (Internet protocol) model where everything feeds into the same network. Updates and replaces two landmark publications on school security technologies. 20p.
Library Security Guidelines.
(Library Administration and Management Association, Security Guidelines Subcommittee of the Buildings and Equipment Section, Safety & Security of Library Buildings Committee, Chicago, IL , Jun 27, 2010)
These guidelines include an introduction and definitions, and sections covering the following topics: 1. Duty to Protect; 2.Foreseeability of Loss; 3. Adequacy of Protection; 4.Fire and Emergency Protection;
5.Physical Barrier and Lock and Key Security; 6. Security Duties and Security Staff; 7. Personal Access and Parcel Control; 8. Security Alarms and Electronics and 9. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. 29p.
Campus Attacks.
Drysdale, Diana; Modzeleski, William; Simons, Andre (U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Dept. of Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Washington, DC , Apr 2010)
Reports on a study of targeted violence incidents on U.S. campuses of higher learning. Overall, 272 incidents were identified through a search of nearly 115,000 results in open source reporting from 1990 to 2008. The findings include all kinds of targeted violence, ranging from domestic violence to serial killers. Location of incidents, subject profiles, method of attack, motivation, target selection, and behavior observation before the attack are addressed. 40p.
CPTED 101: Crime Prevention through Environmental Design - The Fundamentals for Schools.
Schneider, Tod (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2010)
Discusses the concepts of natural surveillance, natural access control, and territoriality as a means to improve school security. Each concept is defined and presented along with basic principles of how to achieve it within an uncomplicated framework of design, furnishing, and staffing. Includes five references. 2p.
Door Locking Options for Schools.
(National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2009)
Explains the building and fire code requirements governing doors in schools, discusses existing door locking options, and describes the varied and sometimes conflicting safety- and security-related functions of school doors. The California Department of Education's recommendations for school entrances, doors, and access control, as well as eight references 4p.
Longitudinal Study of a Building-Scale RFID Ecosystem.
(University of Washington, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Seattle , 2009)
Reports the results of a radio frequency identification (RFID) study conducted at the University of Washington. 67 People and a variety of objects were outfitted with 300 tags that made them trackable by the system, producing data on their movement and whereabouts within the building, and enabling them to find each other. 14p.
Security Design for Sustainable Buildings and Campuses.
O'Neil, Dan; Rueda, Roger; Savage, Jenna (Applied Risk Management, Stoneham, MA , 2009)
Begins by discussing the importance of sustainability, and how security is often mistakenly omitted from green initiatives, followed by a discussion of the importance of making security a high priority in the design process and how costly inadequate security can be for a company. The third section discusses the risk assessment process and the importance of carrying out such an assessment early on in the design process. Subsequent sections discuss the challenges of balancing security and sustainability, and introduce various solutions that can be achieved through new technologies and systems integration, with respect to specific building elements such as outdoor and indoor lighting, HVAC systems, the exterior envelope, and landscaping. The document concludes with a discussion of additional benefits that can be reaped from systems integration, details about how systems integration can be implemented, and how pre- fabrication of security components can generate LEED credits. 31p.
Selecting Security Technology Providers.
Schneider, Tod (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2009)
Describes a process for selecting security technology consultants and systems integrators. Includes two appendices, "Identifying Desired System Attributes" and "Identifying Desired System Components." 4p.
Providing Safe Facilities: Conducting a Facility Risk Review.
Seidler, Todd; Miller, John (Athletic Business Publication, Inc., Madison, WI , 2009)
Outlines steps of an athletic facility safety audit and offers a sample format of a safety inspection checklist and action report. Includes 12 references. 10p.
School Safety & Physical Design.
Harris, Steve; McElroy, Steven (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Washington, DC , Aug 2008)
This presentation examines how physical design affects school safety, reviews elements of strong safety-related school design, discusses school vulnerability assessments, highlights solutions that address physical design weaknesses, and outlines the four elements of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). 51p.
Natural Disasters and School Construction. [Podcast] (United Nations Radio, New York, NY, Jun 25, 2008)
Presents an audio inteview that reviews loss of children's lives within schools that were damaged by recent natural disasters. The design and seismolological professionals interviewed advocate for better design and construction of schools worldwide, along with better and quicker restoration of school housing after natural disasters. Improvements in school construction undertaken after lessons learned from the disasters are noted. Also urged are improved preparation and acceptance of the inevitability of natural disasters, improved training for the building profession in developing countries, recognition of the disproportionate affect of disasters on vulnerable populations.
Campus Violence Prevention and Response: Best Practices for Massachusetts Higher Education.
(Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education, Boston , Jun 2008)
Reports on current practice for violence prevention on Massachusetts higher education campuses. In four sections, the report defines the nature and scope of campus violence, reviews previous reports of study groups and task forces and discusses established best practices for enhancing campus safety and violence prevention, examines the current state of security and violence prevention at institutions of higher education throughout Massachusetts, and makes 27 recommendations for how Massachusetts schools can best improve their security and violence prevention efforts. The report also cites numerous safety deficiencies across the state system and urged the 29 public colleges to take immediate steps to rectify them. 127p.
The Ripple Effect of Virginia Tech.
(Midwestern Higher Education Compact, Minneapolis, MN , May 2008)
Reports how higher education institutions have addressed campus as a result of safety audits conducted after recent shootings at Virginia Tech and other campuses. Survey methodology, a summary of safety audits, prevention, mitigation, recovery, notification systems, security monitoring and enhancement, recognizing and responding to student behavior, and budgetary impacts are addressed. 32p.
Overview of the Virginia Tech Tragedy and Implications for Campus Safety: The IACLEA Blueprint for Safer Campuses.
(International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, West Hartford, CT , Apr 2008)
Synthesizes reports written following the April 16, 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech. The document concludes that unmanaged mental health issues, easy access to firearms, a lack of communication among campus direct service providers, and erroneous interpretation of federal laws all coalesced to compound the risk and the tragedy. Twenty recommendations for campus safety and a statement by the publishing organization are included. 14p.
Low-Cost Security Measures for School Facilities.
(National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , Apr 2008)
Presents 50 school safety and security measures that may be implemented at little or no cost and without the use of complex technology. These measures are selected from the assessment guides that supplement the NCEF publication Mitigating Hazards in School Facilities. 4p.
Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide for Colleges and Universities.
(APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, Alexandria, VA, 2008)
Assists facilities and campus safety professionals in meeting the basic requirements of environmental regulations. The guide provides a basic understanding of obligations and responsibilities, and helps develop compliance plans for a campus. It includes a listing of current laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air and Water acts, CERCLA, FIFRA, RCRA, and more. This second edition updates the key environmental rules and regulations affecting physical surroundings of campuses. 106
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Improving School Access Control.
(National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2008)
Discusses a wide range of access control measures for school buildings and grounds. For school grounds, the topics of surveillance, territoriality and maintenance, landscaping, exterior lighting, traffic circulation, dumpster enclosures, site utilities, storm water retention areas, and high risk sites are addressed. Natural surveillance, boundaries, setbacks, and joint use are considered for outdoor athletic facilities and playgrounds. Within the school building, exterior doors, exterior walls, windows, roofs, canopies, awnings, breezeways, covered walkways, courtyards and high-value targets are considered. Building security and surveillance systems are discussed, as are specific areas within the school, such as entries, corridors, stairs, classrooms, performing arts areas, food service, music rooms, restrooms, labs, shops, computer rooms, athletic facilities, and custodial areas. Includes ten references. 11p.
Mitigating Hazards in School Facilities.
(National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2008)
This NCEF publication describes a process for assessing the safety and security of school buildings and grounds, making a hazard mitigation plan, and implementing the plan. Steps include: select an assessment tool; assemble an assessment team; look at the record; perform the assessment; write up the results; create a standing committee on hazard mitigation; prepare a hazard mitigation plan; understand risk; weigh passive vs. active safety; select security technology with care; improve school climate; calculate costs, locate funding; seek input; coordinate hazard mitigation with crisis planning; start small, think big; justify thoroughly; meet regularly, advocate continually; and benefit mutually.
4p.
NCEF School Safety Assessment Guides.
(National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC , 2008)
The 25 guides found on the lower portion of this web page assist in the school safety assessment process. Each downloadable guide addresses a specific area or space within the school, presenting a series of "yes-no" questions that assess the safety and security of physical features typical for that area. 67p.
Security for Education with IP Surveillance Systems.
(D-Link, Fountain Valley, CA , Jan 2008)
Describes the advantages of Internet Protocol (IP) surveillance systems in educational settings. It explains technology concepts, provides an overview of benefits, describes advantages for specific education-industry security applications, and details the necessary requirements and considerations for implementation of the technology. Comparisons to other technologies like cigital video recorder (DVR) and traditional analog systems are also explored. 5p.
21st Century Security and CPTED.
Atlas, Randall (CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL , 2008)
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 standards of care in private and public buildings. The book includes sample security and real-world applications of CPTED theory and practice, examines architectural surety from the perspective of risk analysis and liability, and explores next generation CPTED practices based on emerging security and safety concerns. There is a chapter devoted to CPTED for schools, as well as 400 photos, diagrams, tables, and checklists that accompany the text. 559p.
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A Holistic Approach to Mass Notification.
Trumbo, Berkly (Inova Solutions, Charlottesville, VA , Jan 2008)
Cites disadvantages to audio mass notification, and advocates strategically placed visual alerting and smart LED signage in campus high traffic and gathering areas. 4p.
Report to the President: On Issues Raised by the Virginia Tech Tragedy.
(U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, U.S. Dept. of Education, U.S. Dept. of Justice; Washington, DC , Jun 13, 2007)
Summarizes findings from meetings between federal delegations and state officials in the aftermath of the April 16, 2007 shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). The findings include: 1) Obstacles exist to critical information sharing between education officials, healthcare providers, law enforcement personnel, and others. 2) State laws and practices do not uniformly ensure that information on persons restricted from possessing firearms is appropriately captured and available to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). 3) Parents, students, and teachers must learn to recognize warning signs and encourage those who need help to seek it. 4) Meeting the challenge of adequate and appropriate community integration of people with mental illness requires effective coordination of community service providers. Though state and local leaders pointed out that these issues reside primarily with states and localities, this report also identifies steps the three federal agencies can take to ensure federal law and activities support, rather than impede, state and local efforts to deal with the complex issues raised by the Virginia Tech tragedy. 22p.
School and Campus Safety Programs and Requirements in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Higher Education Act.
Skinner, Rebecca; McCallion, Gail (Congressional Research Service, Washington, DC , Apr 27, 2007)
Discusses provisions of federal programs as they apply to campus safety in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. It begins with a description of programs and requirements included in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), followed by a discussion of relevant requirements included in the Higher Education Act (HEA). Both the 1965 ESEA, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and the 1965 HEA contain requirements regarding crime and student safety. The ESEA also includes specific programs that support efforts to prevent school violence. While the HEA does not authorize specific programs to address campus crime and security issues, it does contain statutory requirements related to campus crime and security, known collectively as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Institutions must comply with these requirements to participate in the federal student aid programs and other programs authorized by Title IV. Unlike K-12 education, there are limited federal funds available to support institutions of higher education in addressing campus crime and security issues. 19p.
Senate Hearings: Security on America's College Campuses
(U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Apr 23, 2007)
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on April 23 exploring the adequacy of security plans, communications systems, and mental health resources. Includes opening statements by Senators Joseph I. Lieberman and Susan M. Collins and witnesses testimony by David Ward, President, American Council on Education; W. Roger Webb, President, University of Central Oklahoma; Steven J. Healy, President, International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, Director of Public Safety, Princeton University; Russ Federman, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Department of Student Health, University of Virginia; and Irwin Redlener, Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Associate Dean for Public Health Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.
Educational Facilities Disaster and Crisis Management Guidebook. [Florida]
(Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee , Jan 02, 2007)
Provides direction for disaster preparedness planning and management in a variety of disasters affecting school districts and community colleges. The book is intended for facility managers, and is organized around four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The dual issues of schools as emergency shelters and their prompt return to an educational function are covered. 38 references are included, as is an appendix advising on sheltering, mental health, debris removal, family preparedness, and other related topics. (This very large document may take several minutes to download. Or, you can right click on the link and save it to your computer.) 232p.
Campus Safety Audit.
(Security on Campus, Inc. , 2007)
Checklist for determining safety on campus in the areas of residence hall security, visitors, security patrols in residence halls, roommate conflicts, health services, campus security, and parental notification. 2p.
Protecting School Perimeters.
(Ingersoll Rand, Hamilton, Bermuda , 2007)
Briefly addresses school access control through improved electronic access over key control, as well as biometrics. Examples from a high school and two school systems are cited. 5p.
Texas School Safety Center: Campus Safety and Security Audit Toolkit.
(Texas State University, San Marcos , 2007)
Assists safety audit teams with their work, being a toolkit written for personnel who will be conducting the audit, and including a campus safety and security audit tool. A variety of survey, interview, and assessment instruments are included at the site. The school safety audit checklist addresses safety and security of the site and building exterior, access control, the safety and security of the building interior, the type and extent of monitoring and surveillance, communication and information security, development of emergency operations plans, and school climate and culture (including development and enforcement of policies). 32p.
Creating and Maintaining Safe College Campuses: A Sourcebook for Enhancing and Evaluating Safety Programs.
Jackson, Jerlando F. L., Ed.; Terrell, Melvin Cleveland, Ed. (Stylus Publishing, LLC , 2007)
This book serves as a sourcebook to enhance and evaluate safety programs, generate new solutions and interventions, comply with new legislation, and present practical steps and guidelines to establish best practices. It pays particular attention to the factors that may give rise to crime, considering high-risk drinking and examining the intersection between hate crimes and violence. 286p.
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Fire Safety 101: A Factsheet for Colleges and Universities
(U.S. Fire Administration, Mar 2006)
Tips to help reduce and prevent the loss of life and property in dormitory and university housing fires. 1p
Campus Public Safety Preparedness for Catastrophic Events: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes and Explosives.
(International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, West Hartford, CT , 2006)
Presents the demographic information, chronology of priorities, emergency plans, command and coordination, equipment and logistics, communications, staff and critical incident stress management, recall and staffing, lessons learned, and unmet needs of fifteen higher education institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, or by bomb incidents. 148p.
Elements of Campus Security Design Guidelines.
(Aegis Security Design, Louisville, KY , Jul 25, 2005)
Presents a summary of principle security-related issues that should be addressed in a campus design manual. The document details each category of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) that should be covered, including in each category the particular design features that must be considered. A 16-division design directive corresponding to the MasterFormat divisions is also provided. 8p.
Protecting Schools with Advanced Access Control Systems.
Vigue, Beverly (www.securityinfowatch.com, Kennesaw, GA , Mar 01, 2005)
Proposes a four-level "security pyramid" to organize campus security, with ascending levels representing more sophisticated, and probably less frequently needed, security technologies. Varieties of security technology and how they have been deployed in various school districts and higher education institutions are described. 4p.
OECD Recommendation Concerning Guidelines on Earthquake Safety in Schools.
(Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris , 2005)
Presents the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's position on school earthquake safety guidelines, outlines the principles of school seismic safety programs, and details recommended elements of such programs, which include policy, accountability, building codes and enforcement, training, preparedness, community awareness and participation, and risk reduction. 7p.
National Summit on Campus Public Safety. Strategies for Colleges and Universities in a Homeland Security Environment.
(U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services [COPS], Sep 24, 2004)
This report is the result of a COPS-sponsored project led by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Community Policing Institute to take an in-depth look at current activities and future needs in the field of campus safety. By identifying notable successes in campus safety and security and how they may be replicated, campus police agencies, local law enforcement, and national organizations can plan courses of action, short-term and long-term, for advancing safety and security on the nation's college and university campuses.
84p.
Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes.
(Organisation for Co-Operation and Economic Development, Programme on Educational Building, Paris, France , 2004)
Reports on a 2004 conference of international seismic and educational facility experts. Part 1 discusses the recognition of obstacles to improving seismic safety of schools in various countries. Part II defines seismic safety principles for schools. Part III discusses assessing vulnerability and risks to schools and other public buildings. Part IV identifies strategies and programs for improving school seismic safety. Part V presents the group's recommendations for improving seismic safety in schools. 242p.
Transportation and Sustainable Campus Communities: Issues, Examples, Solutions.
Toor, Will; Havlick, Spenser, W. (Island Press, Washington, DC , 2004)
Examines techniques for managing transportation in campus communities. Alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles are presented, along with case studies that show how transportation demand management programs have worked in a variety of campus communities, ranging from small towns to large cities. The case studies highlight what works and what does not, as well as the programmatic and financial aspects involved. 293p.
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Building a Disaster-Resistant University.
(Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC , Aug 2003)
This guide is intended to support efforts by universities to reduce and manage their vulnerability to hazards. It includes a description of a disaster-resistant university; how to perform a risk assessment; developing interest and support; developing a loss reduction plan; maintaining interest; and additional information. This is both a how-to guide and a distillation of the experiences of six universities and colleges that have been working to become more disaster-resistant 55p.
Campus Public Safety: Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Protective Measures.
(U.S. Department of Education; U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness, Washington, D.C. , Apr 2003)
The Office for Domestic Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has compiled suggestions for the approximately 4,000 Title IV institutions of post-secondary education in the United States serving 15 million students, and several million faculty, staff and visitors. Within available resources, and consistent with each college or university's policies, procedures and governing philosophy, consideration may be given to the affirmative steps listed on this webpage to prevent, deter, or effectively respond to a weapons of mass destruction terrorist attack. These steps may be calibrated to local, state, or national alert levels.
Transportation and Parking Issues
(APPAInfo List Archives, 2003)
Questions and answers on college and university transportation and parking issues, including such topics as the cost of parking garages, student parking fees, university fleet progams, and handicapped parking. 5p.
Building Security: Strategies and Costs.
Owen, David D. (R.S. Means Company , 2003)
Comprehensive resource for evaluating a facility’s security needs, with design solutions and cost data. Will assist in identifying threats, performing a detailed risk assessment of an existing facility, evaluating and pricing security systems and construction solutions, and putting effective crisis management and emergency response teams and plans in place. Includes a review of security devices.
390p.
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: A Handbook. FEMA 154, Edition 2.
(United States Federal Emergency Management Administration, Washington, DC , Mar 2002)
Presents a method to quickly identify, inventory, and rank buildings posing risk of death, injury, or severe curtailment in use following an earthquake. The procedure can be used by trained personnel to identify potentially hazardous buildings with a 15- to 30-minute exterior inspection, using a data collection form included in the handbook. A significant difference in this second edition is the need for a higher level of technical engineering expertise on the part of the users. The structural scoring system has been revised, based on new information, and the handbook has been shortened and focused to make it easier to use. 164p.
Report NO: FEMA 154, 2nd ed.
Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide for Colleges and Universities.
(APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, Alexandria, VA , 2002)
Assists campus facility and safety professionals in meeting the basic requirements of environmental regulations. The guide provides a basic understanding of obligations and responsibilities under the law, and helps the reader develop compliance plans for the campus. A listing of current laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air and Water acts, CERCLA, FIFRA, RCRA, and more is included, as are numerous resources and references. 195p.
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Mission Continuity Planning: Strategically Assessing and Planning for Threats to Operations.
Qayoumi, Mohammad H. (National Association of College and University Business Officials, Washington, DC. , 2002)
This book covers the principles of risk and risk management and offers a framework for analyzing the significant, often unforeseen threats facing higher education institutions today. It examines the critical elements of a disaster preparedness plan and addresses business continuity and mission continuity planning. The book also provides tools for calculating system reliability and examines facilities-related risks. The book guides institutions in putting plans in place to minimize or eliminate service interruption to the processes that are critical to the organization. The chapters are: (1) "Risk Management"; (2) "Disaster Preparedness"; (3) "Business Continuity Planning"; (4) "Calculating System Reliability"; and (5) "Addressing Facilities-Related Risks." (Contains 26 references.) 69p.
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Handling Natural Disasters on Campus.
(International Assn. of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, West Hartford, CT , 2001)
Relates the experiences of campus law enforcement officers in handling specific hurricanes, floods, and blizzards, as well as planning for earthquakes and other natural disasters. 99p.
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Earthquake Preparedness 101: Guidelines for Colleges and Universities.
(California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Earthquake Program , Nov 2000)
Detailed information on earthquake preparedness, earthquake response, and post-disaster recovery, written for university and college emergency managers. 98p.
Hazardous Materials Management Manual, 2nd Edition, University of Missouri- Columbia.
(University of Missouri-Columbia , Sep 2000)
Provides guidance to the campus community on the safe handling of hazardous materials, focusing on procedures for materials that are no longer needed. The document emphasizes safety and provides guidance on compliance procedures, also placing emphasis on how to reduce waste and prevent pollution. For this purposes of this document, hazardous chemicals are those that exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. 40p.
Handling Crime Prevention on Campus.
(International Assn. of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, West Hartford, CT , 1995)
Discusses higher education campus safety and crime prevention programs, critical issues in crime prevention, and theft management initiatives. Programs at three institutions are described. 103p.
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Handling Special Events on Campus.
(International Assn. of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, West Hartford, CT , 1994)
Advises higher education institutions on safety and security when hosting international sporting events, concerts, television and filming, and special visitors. Plans from two institutions are included. 68p.
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Broadcasting Security
Shanes, Sam Security Today; Jan 2012
Describes a mass notification system that allows the University of the Sciences, in Philadelphia, to broadcast live and pre-recorded audio messages to any exterior and interior paging units and emergency phones strategically placed on campus. At the same time, personal notifications via SMS, e-mail or RSS can be routed to the appropriate segments of the population.
A Green Perspective on Campus Security
Taylor, Bill Campus Safety; Nov 03, 2011
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 vehicles and Segways as alternative modes of transportation; choose security systems with green benefits in mind; select suppliers who are environmentally conscious; consider the environment when specifying products; and design systems with fewer components.
Painting A Secure University Education.
Wilbur, Mary E. Campus Technology ; , pS8-S9 ; Nov 2011
Case study of the enhanced security system for Academy of Art University in San Francisco, an urban campus environment.
Your Campus Emergency Notification Check-List.
Hattersley Gray, Robin Campus Safety; Oct 2011
List of tasks to ensure mass alert systems reach everyone on campus during a crisis.
Building a University Safety & Security Structure
Harkins, Bob Campus Safety; Oct 05, 2011
Support for public safety by senior campus leadership, as well as the creation of emergency plans and appropriate communications systems are critical components of University of Texas Austin’s successful campus protection program.
Case Study: Security is in the Cards for Skidmore College Vigue, Beverly Doors and Hardware; , p18-22 ; Oct 2011
Discusses the conversion of the access control of its residence halls and academic buildings from mechanical keys to cards.
School Safety: Safeguarding Your Campus. Maximizing School IP Investments with Emergency Mass Notification. Edgar, David American School and University; Jul 01, 2011
Discusses investing in a network-centric emergency mass notification system that leverages the existing IP infrastructure and integrates with existing fire alarm notification systems or public address systems. This has proven to be the most effective way of alerting the most people in the shortest amount of time—regardless of the danger.
Maintaining Security. Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v14 n6 , p44-48 ; Jun 2011
Advises on testing and ensuring that comprehensive life-safety and security technologies are prepared to work when they must. Strategies considered include oversight of access control, campus lighting, emergency call stations, emergency power, emergency fire, life-safety, mass notification, and video surveillance. The articles includes a special section on setting standards and rationalizing costs.
Door Hardware: Code Considerations. Westerkamp, Thomas Maintenance Solutions; v19 n6 , p19,20 ; Jun 2011
Reviews highlights of major codes regarding door hardware, with particular attention to maintaining both fire safety and security, as well as compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Practical Documents for Campus Security: NFPA 730 and 731. Anthoyn, Michael; Davis, Richard ASHRAE Journal; v27 n3 , p46,47 ; May 2011
Compares content of two National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents regarding campus security. In principle, they complement each other. NFPA 730 is a standard. NFPA 731 is a guide to implementing the standard.
Seven Tips for Vetting an Outside Contractor. Rizzo, David Buildings; v105 n5 , p40-42,44,46,48 ; May 2011
Advises on minimizing downtime and maintaining safety when engaging outside facilities contractors. Planning, checking credentials, safety, contingency plans, communication, and long-term commitment are addressed.
Timely Notification.
Means, Timothy American School and University; Mar 2011
Education administrators face challenges in responding to the need for timely notification in the event of an emergency. This discusses planning ahead, precision emergency notification systems, and targeted warnings.
Take a Better Look.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v14 n1 , p24-26 ; Jan 2011
Reviews current IP camera surveillance capabilities, citing examples of how these have been deployed, managed, and successfully used to thwart criminal activity on higher education campuses.
The Next Step.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v14 n1 , p14-20 ; Jan 2011
Discusses seven trends in higher education. These are: bringing multimedia into the classroom, expansion of campus store offerings, new tax reporting requirements for universities operating overseas campuses, energy-efficient IT departments, enhanced security, and "bridging" as a construction project delivery method.
Security at the University of Kentucky.
Ayers, Mark Doors and Hardware; v74 n11 , p16-18,20 ; Nov 2010
Describes access control at the University of Kentucky coliseum, along with its attached new athletic addition. The keyless system enables complex control of access during lockdown, day-to-day operations, and special events. The configuration of the hard-wired, computer-controlled doors and battery-operated doors is described, as is the necessity of separating spectators from players.
Ready, Fire, Aim: Why Security Measures May Miss the Target.
Kroll, Karen Building Operating Management; v57 n11 , p14,16,-18 ; Nov 2010
Advises on areas of building security that are often overlooked. A security assessment should always be the first step, followed by selection of technology, staffing, policies, and procedures. Typical areas that are overlooked include unsupervised or improperly installed technology, lobbies, stairwells, roofs, windows, and employee participation.
Off Camera.
Benne, Paul American School and University; v83 n1 , p34-36 ; Sep 2010
Discusses school security planning beyond video surveillance and access control. Security assessment, project planning, design and engineering, and construction administration are detailed as the four significant phases for security enhancement in new construction.
Video Surveillance Keeps School Users Safe.
Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v49 n8 , p62.64,65 ; Aug 2010
Lists different types of surveillance equipment available and describes advantages of fixed and PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom). Surveillance includes interior and exterior, as well as monitoring athletic fields.
Convergence: The New Security Priority.
Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v49 n2 , p29-31,34 ; Feb 2010
Discusses the importance of physical security in defending IT security. Door and access control is emphasized as the front line against intruding hackers.
Security vs. Sustainability.
O'Neill, Daniel Building Operating Management; v56 n12 , p34,35 ; Dec 2009
Discusses the potential competition between building sustainability and security issues. Preferences for lighting, landscaping, and opening control by one interest may inhibit success in the other. Collaboration between the multiple disciplines involved is recommended in order to find intelligent solutions.
Caller I.D.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v12 n10 , p46-48 ; Oct 2009
Discusses the use of anonymous tip lines for reporting on campus crime. The phone line typically directs the caller to a voice mail box and no caller ID or human interface is made to ensure confidentiality. Other institutions contract with outside agencies to receive tips via a human interface, and then pass the information to the appropriate law enforcement personnel.
Putting a Lock on Security.
Visbal, Mark Maintenance Solutions; v17 n9 , p12,14 ; Sep 2009
Discusses affordable retrofits of door locks that do not require switching to a fully automated system. Electronic lock cylinders are emphasized, with their programmability and scalability detailed, as well as their independence from hard wiring.
Security Technologies.
Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v48 n8 , p31-33 ; Aug 2009
Discusses convergence of networked security technologies that connects cameras, video analytics, and mass notification systems. These systems are typically Internet-based and can identify potential physical threats while they are still in their formative stage.
Cutting Budgets in the Recession? Don t Cut Security. [Four Building Security Hotspots.]
Muszynksi, Lacey Building Operating Management; v56 n8 , p14,16 ; Aug 2009
Advises against cutting security budgets during a recession. Re-evaluating systems for effectiveness and economical updates are suggested, while opening up the organization to liability should security be reduced and an occupant harmed is strongly discouraged.
Selecting a Security Systems Integrator.
Giannini, Tom College Planning and Management; v12 n7 , pS12-S14 ; Jul 2009
Outlines a due-diligence process for selecting a security systems that addresses security assessment steps, envisioning security challenges, implementing the process, and persistence in asking questions.
Securing the Community College.
McClure, Ann University Business; Jul 2009
Discusses strategies for managing security issues at two-year institutions,including using smart ID cards that control entrance and exit points, and increasing their use of security cameras. Capital expenses could also be involved, such as the need for a generator to provide a redundant power source for an emergency communication system.
Joining Forces.
Schachter, Ron University Business; v12 n6 , p41-44 ; Jun 2009
Highlights programs at Virginia Tech, Boston University, Bryant University, Kent State University, and the University of Philadelphia, that strengthen ties and cooperation between college and university security and emergency officials and their local, regional, and state counterparts. The programs connect cell phones, land lines, computers, 400 megahertz and 800 megahertz radios, and walkie-talkies to the common denominator of an IP network, enabling system-wide with one call.
Design Considerations Balance Sustainability, Safety Needs.
School Construction News; v12 n4 , p12,13 ; May 2009
Briefly addresses several issues where building security and sustainability meet in the areas of outdoor and indoor lighting, the exterior building envelope, and landscaping.
Protecting the Security Budget.
Ahrens, Sean Building Operating Management; v56 n5 , p31,32,33 ; May 2009
Advises on justifying security expenditures by demonstrating how security technology can reduce demands on security staff, and how to prioritize cuts when necessary. Excessive access control, architectural changes that impact security, and using add/alternates to specifications to evaluate the costs of various security technologies are addressed.
Survey Says: Campus Security Tops List.
Elvey, William; Kinnaman, Maggie Facilities Manager; v25 n3 , p60,61 ; May 2009
Reports that a recent survey of facility management professionals revealed that locks and security, emergency response, and fire alarms were the three highest priorities, registering 84, 83, and 81 percent respectively.
Test Emergency Lighting Systems: It's a Requirement.
Martin, Robin School Planning and Management; v48 n5 , p32,34,36,37 ; May 2009
Discusses the codes that require regular testing of emergency lighting, the frequent neglect of these requirements in school facilities. Methods of testing are cited, noting their respective staffing and budgetary requirements.
Arena Security Is No Game Taken Lightly.
Moran, Mark Doors and Hardware; v73 n5 , p10-12,14 ; May 2009
Advises on security at athletic venues, discussing perimeter and access control, credentialing, physical protection systems, risk and emergency management, recovery, security personnel, training, and toxic materials protection.
The Main Event.
Ezarik, Melissa University Business; v12 n4 , p26-30 ; Apr 2009
Advises on security for special campus events with 24 points to consider that cover the security team, planning, training, surveillance, communication, and evacuation.
Sustainable Security.
Rosenberg, Glenn College Planning and Management; v12 n4 , p40,42,44,46 ; Apr 2009
Advises on creating vibrant, affordable neighborhoods around higher education campuses to improve security and to enable employees to live close to work. Merging of security features with sustainable building is discussed, as is digital training for security employees.
Ensuring Our Schools Are Safe.
Bentley, Russell Doors and Hardware; v73 n3 , p44-47 ; Mar 2009
Illustrates how many sophisticated school security systems can be breached, suggests elements of a school safety assessment and components of the assessment team, and describes necessary qualifications of an outside security assessment firm.
Seeing Eye Cameras.
Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v48 n3 , p60-63 ; Mar 2009
Discusses video surveillance equipment that can be programmed to use analytics to discern, highlight, and alert to unwanted activities in school areas. This relieves security personnel of constant video monitoring.
Selling Security.
Acosta, John Building Operating Management; v56 n2 , p41,42,44,46 ; Feb 2009
Advises on how to justify expenditures for building security, including security assessments of the surrounding neighborhoods, willingness of the institution to assume risk, upgrading security technology to keep up with other upgraded technology in use, forming partnerships within the institutional community, and creating a long-term security plan.
Trial and Error: How to Achieve Maximum Benefit from Campus Security Technology.
Balck, James American School and University; v81 n6 , pSS42,SS44,SS45 ; Feb 2009
Details five common mistakes made in school security deployment: 1) believing all product claims, 2) thinking technology will solve all the security problems, 3) insufficient lanning, 4) excluding critical personnel, and 5) deploying more technology than necessary.
Keeping it Safe.
George, David School Planning and Management; v48 n2 , p29,30,32 ; Feb 2009
Discusses an array of fire warning devices for schools, including addressable control panels, area-specific detection and suppression equipment, and training of personnel.
Standing Tall.
Rosenburg, Glenn American School and University; v81 n6 , pSS46,SS48,SS49 ; Feb 2009
Advises on contract security personnel for widespread campus locations. Problems finding for diverse settings, and then supervising them when they do not necessarily report for a roll call are discussed, as is the use of students as guards, and commitment to training and campus safety awareness.
A Blueprint for Safer Campuses.
Facilities Manager; v25 n1 , p36-41 ; Jan-Feb 2009
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 their training, communications systems, and faculty and staff issues. The recommendations are organized under the categories of emergency planning and critical incident response, empowering and resourcing the campus public safety function, and prevention and education programs to address campus safety risks.
Campus Fire Facts.
Campus Safety; v17 n1 , p20,22 ; Jan-Feb 2009
According to a December 2008 survey by this magazine, half of college and K-12 school fire safety professionals say systems maintenance is one of their top four fire protection challenges. More than 48 percent also indicated false alarms are a significant problem. Integration with other non-fire systems, such as mass notification, is another challenge that was most often checked by participants. Of the 447 campus officials who took the survey, 141 (32 percent) marked this option as one of their top four concerns. The study also points out that one in five schools say their systems do not comply with National Fire Protection Association code.
Complying with the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act.
Beranek, Joe Campus Safety; v17 n1 , p24,26,28 ; Jan-Feb 2009
Reviews particulars of the 2008 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act, which requires higher education institutions to annually report considerable fire safety information to the U.S. Department of Education. Advice on achieving a balanced approach to fire safety, cost-effective fire prevention measures, standpipe fire hose stations, and special fire suppression systems for kitchens and laboratories is included.
Emerging Trends: Technology Can Address Evolving Security Needs on Campus.
Black, James American School and University; v81 n5 , p39-41 ; Jan 2009
Discusses emerging educational security technology, including advances in intelligent video analytics, mass notification systems, and building perimeter control.
Campus Safety Grant Strategies: Your First Steps.
Bradley, Kurt Campus Safety; v17 n1 , p30,32,33 ; Jan-Feb 2009
Offers strategies for obtaining grants to enhance campus safety, discussing what grants typically do and do not cover, and the steps that institutions need to take before even seeking grant funds.
Planning for Campus Safety.
Dessoff, Alan Facilities Manager; v25 n1 , p22-27,52 ; Jan-Feb 2009
Reviews recent disasters that have affected higher education campuses, how the facilities staff prepared for and recovered from them, and lessons learned from successes and failures in their approaches.
Access Control Systems, Policies, and Procedures.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v12 n1 , p84,85 ; Jan 2009
Discusses the problem of failed access control systems due to improper use, failure to comply with the system, and disabling for convenience.
Transparency Builds community.
Stack, Gregory Learning By Design; n18 , p168 ; 2009
Explores the advantages of transparency in educational facilities. Admitting daylight, supervision, and visual communication between groups is discussed.
Implementing a Total Security Plan on a Slimming Budget.
Rosenberg, Glenn College Planning and Management; v11 n12 , p29,32,33 ; Dec 2008
Discusses a "hybrid" approach to campus security, combining campus police and contract security services. The personnel costs of monitoring security technology, building and landscape design that improve security, and crime prevention education are also addressed.
A School Security Outlook for 2009.
Schaffhauser, Dian T.H.E. Journal; Dec 2008
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 issues for school security.
Overcoming Common Barriers to Good Campus Safety.
Dorn, Michael Doors and Hardware; v72 n11 , p40-42,44,46,47 ; Nov 2008
Explores common barriers to campus safety and approaches to addressing them. Apathy, misdirection of efforts due to notorious but rare events, lack of funding, contradictory advice, and political pressures are discussed. Sensible responses to these include safety assessments, open communication about actual safety risks, comprehensive safety planning, utilization of grants, focusing on inexpensive but powerful security measures, and advocacy for the benefit of campus safety to the institutional mission.
Special Considerations for Multiple Fire Alarm Systems in Educational Facilities.
Anthony, Michael; Reiswig, Rodger Facilities Manager; v24 n6 , p40,41 ; Nov-Dec 2008
Discusses a particular problem with "add-on" fire alarm systems for new additions in educational buildings, when resetting after an alarm is difficult to coordinate.
Selecting a Mass-Notification Solution.
Brown, Edward Buildings; v102 n11 , p62,64-66 ; Nov 2008
Advises on evaluating a mass notification system for ease of use, reliability, scalability, cost, and features. Techniques for testing a vendor's system are suggested, as are considerations of message quality and functionality of the system. A short history of the first three generations of mass notification system features and pricing are illustrated in a table.
Wandering Eyes and Security.
Jahan, Youngmin; Verbitski, Christine School Construction News; v11 n7 , p12,13 ; Nov 2008
Discusses library security in light of the expanding array of spaces and services that libraries provide. Glass interior walls improve supervision, and security tags on materials are recommended, especially in situations where there is more than one entrance to a library.
The Computer Security Battle.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v11 n11 , p36-38,40 ; Nov 2008
Descbribes ways that universities are protecting their data, including separating student, faculty, and staff intranets; removing social security numbers from records; and separating backups to diverse locations.
Eye on You.
Benne, Paul American School and University; v81 n2 , p25-28 ; Oct 2008
Advises on video surveillance for schools, discussing matching of equipment to the need, legal considerations of surveillance, resolution, frame rate, effective and immediate use of information that is recorded, and costs.
Planning Your Security Program.
Glavin, Tom Buildings; v102 n9 , p90,92,94 ; Sep 2008
Outlines basic steps when planning and implementing a building security system. Determining needs, exploring options, obtaining professional feedback, implementation, and review are addressed.
Ideal Solutions for Campus Fire Alarm Networks.
American School and Hospital Facility; v31 n5 , p18,20,21 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Cites the advantages and disadvantages of proprietary versus non-proprietary fire alarm networks and the challenges of keeping an existing campus fire alarm system operational while a new one is being installed.
Choose Your Integrator Wisely.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p38,40 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Describes approaches to choosing a campus electronic security system integrator, either through single sourcing or a competitive bid. Assessing an integrator's credentials, choosing between a local or national provider, and subcontracting of work are addressed.
Core Components of Contract Security RFPs.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p50 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Lists sixteen items that should be present in every campus security provider request for proposal.
Five Tips for Writing Effective RFPs.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p46,47 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Advises on writing a request for proposal (RFP) for campus electronic security. Hiring a consultant, limiting the number of bidders by pre-qualifying, weighing input from manufacturers, and investigation of what other institutions have done, and inclusion of specifics are addressed.
Making the Leap to IP Video a Safer Bet.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p18,20,22-24 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Highlights improvements in internet protocol video surveillance that make it a more viable option for schools. These include the advent of open standards that allows more selection between components, improvements in megapixel coverage that allows the use of fewer cameras, and a general decline in the cost of analytics, network video storage, and other infrastructure.
Seven Secrets to Selecting a Contract Security Provider.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p42,44 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Advises on selecting a campus security contractor that has the appropriate specialized experience, local infrastructure, access to the most current information, the right training, special events experience, appropriate pay, and a record of quality performance throughout the length of the contract.
The Bids Are Back...Now What?
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p48 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Advises on how to compare bids for campus security integration, including rejecting or confirming with bidders displaying serious omissions, lack of specifics, or extremely high or low prices.
Five Critical Door Closer Solutions.
Reynolds, Bruce Doors and Hardware; v72 n9 , p28-31,33 ; Sep 2008
Discusses five critical issues when considering door closers: durability, ADA accessibility, safety, security, and design.
Five Steps to Successful Security Upgrades.
Scherer, Matt Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p26-30 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Describes a coordinated approach to campus security upgrades, with a multi-disciplinary group in charge of changes, careful budgeting, thorough training of students and staff on new security technologies, response to parents who are concerned about security, and flexibility built into the system.
Gas Pains.
Scott, Mike Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p58-61 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Discusses ways campus administrators are cutting down on gasoline expenses, including not warming up vehicles and limiting idling time, limiting take-home car use, replacement of cars with bicycles and Segways, and alternative fuels.
Preparing for the Worst, Just in Case.
Willis, Ashley Campus Safety; v16 n5 , p62-65 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Reviews how Coastal Carolina University installed 80 wireless call boxes, accompanies by nearly 200 IP video surveillance cameras with superior coverage and image quality.
2008 School Security Survey.
American School and University; v80 n12 , pS1,S4,S5 ; Jul 2008
This survey of the school security professionals presents graphs indicated top security concerns, time spent reviewing security preparedness, security spending, security equipment installed or planned for, sources of security funding, frequency and nature of security breaches, and changes in security spending over the last five years and projected for the next year.
Bright Ideas for Picture Perfect Video.
Bard, Cheryl; Ryan, Willem Campus Safety; v16 n4 , p28,30,31 ; Jul-Aug 2008
Discusses lighting and camera selection for successful campus surveillance applications, imaging that makes best use of bandwith and requires less storage, and proper placement that puts cameras out of the reach of vandals and reduces glare.
Achieving Metal Detection Optimization.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n4 , p42,43 ; Jul-Aug 2008
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 proper sensitivity, expediting passage through the equipment, and deciding when and when not to use them.
Security Officers Speak Out.
Herrmann, Michele University Business; v11 n7 , p46-48 ; Jul 2008
Presents the responses of five higher education safety directors to questions concerning the relationship of campus security to local law enforcement, carrying arms, reduction of assaults, and projected challenges to campus safety.
Operating in a New Era of Campus Security.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v80 n12 , pS6-S8 ; Jul 2008
Advises on current approaches to higher education campus security, emphasizing conformance to National Incident Management system standards, improving mass notification systems, and how to solicit vendor help with security communication and technology.
Ready to Respond.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v80 n12 , pS9-S13 ; Jul 2008
Presents the responses of four higher education security officers as to how they are adapting their security measures in response to recent high-profile campus shootings. Procedural and communications issues, advice on choosing emergency notification systems, and obstacles to enhancing emergency response are also addressed.
Campus Alert: Smart Cards Enhance Security.
Morin, Rhonda College Planning and Management; v11 n7 , p33,34,36 ; Jul 2008
Describes how installing sophisticated access systems on multi-building campuses can increase security staff workload due to increased responses to nuisance alarms. Examples of how colleges have prioritized their facilities for access control are discussed, as are ways of keeping the campus open to the community while still securing the buildings.
Convergence: Yea or Nay?
Villano, Matt Campus Technology; v21 n11 , ps4-s8 ; Jul 2008
Discusses merging of campus physical and IT security, citing examples of hardware and software applications from higher education institutions that have merged these functions, as well as from those who have chosen to keep them separate.
The Road to Convergence.
Villano, Matt Campus Technology; v21 n11 , ps16,s17 ; Jul 2008
Presents six best practices for campus security technology convergence, beginning with testing the cable network, and continuing through product selection, careful and patient deployment, testing, and training.
Out with the Old, In with the New.
Willis, Ashley Campus Safety; v16 n4 , p36,38,40,41 ; Jul-Aug 2008
Describes how Riverside Community College District upgraded its student ID cards from simple identification for library use to cards that enabled the recording of laboratory use and access to ATM machines.
Upgrade or Replace? It Depends.
Grossman, Robert Campus Safety; v16 n3 , p42,44,46,47 ; May 2008
Advises on assessing the viability of existing campus security systems by considering whether or not they are functioning properly, as well as their age, serviceability, and expandability.
Outsourcing Campus Security Operations.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v11 n4 , p20,22 ; Apr 2008
Details the agreement between Auburn University and the city of Auburn whereby the city provides campus security via the municipal police force.
Emergency Power: The ABCs of UPS.
Piper, James Maintenance Solutions; v16 n4 , p18 ; Apr 2008
Describes three types of passive standby uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and advises on selection, proper sizing, and maintenance of UPS units.
Small Steps to Safety.
Turner, Marcia University Business; v11 n3 , p48-53 ; Apr 2008
Discusses improving campus safety by timely observation, communication, and response regarding hazards such as broken or uneven sidewalks, theft, outdoor lighting, and pedestrian visibility from roadways.
Getting Video to Play Nicely on the Network.
Banerjee, Bob Campus Safety; v16 n2 , p54,56,58,59 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Discusses management techniques for digital security video to prevent overwhelming a network. Content analytics and convergence are emphasized as ways to reduce the bandwidth needed to collect and store surveillance video.
Virginia Tech One Year Later: How Campuses Have Responded.
Gray, Robin Campus Safety; v16 n2 , p18-20,22-26,28 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Reviews improved higher education campus security since the April, 2007, Virginia Tech shooting, based on a survey by this magazine. Areas of improvement discussed are mental health services, information sharing, emergency planning, funding for security, and access control. Charts and graphs illustrate the percentages of increase.
Time to Bring in Contract Security.
Tomosaitis, Nancy Campus Safety; v16 n2 , p44,46,47 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Discusses Vanderbilt University's experiences with student security monitors, and their conversion to outsourced security. This move came with its own concerns, the resolution of which is also discussed.
Budgeting for Security.
Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v11 n3 , p54-57 ; Mar 2008
Discusses funding security enhancement at higher education institutions, emphasizing collective buying by campus and community, and campus-wide involvement. A case study from the Sewanee: The University of the South is included.
Technology Impacts Parking Safety.
Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v11 n2 , p30-33 ; Feb 2008
Discusses technology options for safety in higher educational parking facilities, reviewing the need for targeted security messages and details of adequate lighting to deter crime and enable video surveillance.
Advanced Security Solutions in Higher Education.
King, Michael College Planning and Management; v11 n1 , p97,98 ; Jan 2008
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 export images.
Preventing Crime in Parking Lots and Structures.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v11 n1 , p26,27,29 ; Jan 2008
Discusses how to apply principles of natural surveillance, territorial reinforcement, natural access control, and target hardening for new parking facilities. Also included is advice on how to make an existing parking facility safer.
Big Ideas.
American School and University; v80 n3 , p362-383 ; Nov 2007
Presents selected responses of 57 active school architects to five questions concerning trends in school design and school security.
The New Hall Monitor.
Security Management; Nov 2007
Reviews considerations for closed circuit television surveillance software, cameras, users, and installation, citing the experience of the North Carolina's Buncombe County School System.
Don't Drop the Ball When it Comes to Event Security.
Eakins, Lewis Hospital, School, & University Campus Safety; v15 n6 , p40,42,44,45 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Advises on security for campus events, including identification of assets in need of protection, identification of threats, rating the impact that loss might have, and determination of cost-benefit of mitigation strategies. Lighting, access controls, security cameras, and perimeter barriers are considered, and risk assessment matrices for athletic events and commencement exercises are included.
All American Upgrade.
Gray, Robin Hospital, School, & University Campus Safety; v15 n6 , p30-32 ; Nov-Dec 2007
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, and a dedicated security network created.
Building Security FAQ's.
Powers, Vicki University Business; v11 n11 , p61-64 ; Nov 2007
Collates information from a number of higher education institutions that describes various ways video surveillance is handled. The balance between privacy and security, funding strategies, numbers and placement of video cameras, and video analytics, typical challenges, and upcoming evolutions in the technology are discussed.
After Accidents, Laboratory Safety is Questioned.
Field, Kelly The Chronicle of Higher Education; v54 n8 , pA1,A21 ; Oct 19, 2007
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 problematic.
After Va. Tech, Campuses Rush to Add Alert Systems.
Foster, Andrea The Chronicle of Higher Education; v54 n6 , pA1,A31,A32 ; Oct 05, 2007
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 for alert services are discussed, as are the widely varying participation rates on selected campuses.
NFPA 150: The Road Ahead for Animal Housing Facilities.
Hawthorne, Timothy; Davodi, Hoosein Laboratory Design; v12 n9 , p8-10 ; Sep 2007
Discusses fire safety in animal housing facilities, according to the National Fire Protection Associations standard 150. The standard addresses society's value of animal life, an animal's inability to protect itself from fire when confined in structures, and the lack of animal considerations in current building, fire, and life safety codes. The three sections of the standard cover administrative requirements, general requirements for all animal facilities, and specific requirements focused on the class of the facility, with class being determined by amount of public access to the facility.
Minimizing Reheat Energy Use in Laboratories, Part Two.
Frenze, David; Mathew, Paul; Morehead, Michael; Sartor, Dale; Starr, William Laboratory Design; v12 n7 , p14-17 ; Jul 2007
Discusses the problem of simultaneous heating and cooling resulting from load variations in laboratories. The problem arises when adjacent laboratories have widely differing equipment loads, but are served by a single air-handling unit with zone reheat coils for temperature control. The air being supplied to the high-intensity laboratory drives the supply air temperature down, but that air will subsequently be reheated for the low-intensity laboratories in order to maintain desired temperatures. This second part of a two-part article describes alternative HVAC systems that will address the problem.
Safe Passage.
Razwick, Jeff American School and University; v70 n12 , p38-42 ; Jul 2007
Discusses thre primary elements of fire safety: detection, suppression, and compartmentalization of the structure. Particular attention is given to the properties of fire-rated glass and ceramics which offer compartmentalization without inhibiting visibility.
A Multi-Pronged Plan.
Starkman, Neil Campus Technology; v20 n11 , pS9,S10,S12,S14 ; Jul 2007
Reviews a number of security technologies currently available for campus security. These include video surveillance, video analytics, cell phone alerting, and personal tracking systems.
Proven Tactics to Prevent Campus Weapons Assaults.
Dorn, Michael; Dorn, Chris College Planning and Management; v10 n6 , p22,24,26,28,29 ; Jun 2007
Reviews policies, procedures, and facilities-related measures for preventing higher education campus weapons assaults, including access control, traffic enforcement, metal detection, and a variety of search and threat assessment techniques.
Crisis on Campus.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v79 n10 , p18-20,22,24,25 ; May 2007
Reviews the sequence of events in the April 16, 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech University, and some of the particular security issues on multi-building college campuses. Various methods of notifying entire campuses of an emergency are discussed, as are the costs of training, technology, and mental health intervention.
Virginia Tech: The Challenge of Assuring Safety.
Rikleen, Lauren Stiller Chronicle of Higher Education; v53 n36 , pB14 ; May 2007
The recent events at Virginia Tech reinforce the idea that nothing is more fundamental for college leaders to address than campus security and safety. In this article, the author discusses what trustees need to do in order to assure safety within the colleges.
Different TV Reality.
Wren, Andrew; Spicer, Brad School Planning and Management; v46 n5 , p37,38,40,42 ; May 2007
Discusses the proactive use of video surveillance made possible through digitization. Real-time sharing with law enforcement, camera placement, open communication about the surveillance policy, system selection, testing, and scenarios of how police and fire personnel can be assisted by the technology are covered.
Seeing it Through.
Wren, Andrew; Spicer, Brad American School and University; v79 n7 , p38-41 ; Mar 2007
Reviews current digital surveillance technology, with emphasis on IP video. Advice on selecting, funding, prioritizing, and collaborating on systems is included.
Location-Aware Services: Where on Earth?
O'Hanlon, Charlene Campus Technology; v20 n6 , p32-34,36,38,39,44 ; Feb 2007
Discusses the benefits of location-aware services to campuses, including tracking shuttle busses, security alerts, and monitoring a student's location when crossing campus at night. Examples of such systems in place at MIT and Montclair State University describe their advantages, as well as necessary privacy safeguards.
What's Your Emergency?
Semer, Jeri; Ostrom, Dave; Peabody, Chris American School and University; v79 n6 , pSS44,SS46,SS48 ; Feb 2007
Discusses the use of IP telephony to assist in location of emergency callers and enhance campus security. This enhanced 911 (E911) capability for multi-line phone systems is the law in a growing number of states. Issues of phone location identification and the necessity for meticulous maintenance of this information are also covered.
Duquesne Stands Strong After Campus Shooting.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v10 n2 , p20,22,24 ; Feb 2007
Describes this institution's response to a shooting by visiting teenagers, including effective communications and a review of campus safety measures. Additional crowd control for events, as well improved security cameras, lighting, and signage were suggested by the review.
Prepare Students for Carbon Monoxide Safety in Residence Halls and Off-Campus Housing.
College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , pS14 ; Nov 2006
Advises on carbon monoxide safety, including proper alarms and recognition of symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Controlling the Ins and Outs of Campus Buildings.
Halligan, Mike College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , pS12 ; Nov 2006
Reviews six criteria that should be met in order for access-controlled egress doors to meet codes.
Bring on the Night.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , p32,34,35 ; Nov 2006
Discusses proper night lighting that illuminates the intended campus area without excessive spill or glare, thus saving energy and avoiding the adverse environmental impact of a loss of night sky.
Systemizing Safety in Higher Education.
Nolan, Harry College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , pS3,S4,S6 ; Nov 2006
Outlines organization for effective campus security, listing the components of a thorough safety assessment, describing typical security challenges according to type of facility, and advice on how to build staff support and teamwork for a security program.
School Security: No Strings Attached?
Trundle, Steve College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , pS8,S10 ; Nov 2006
Describes opportunities for wireless technology in school security, particularly in remote and older buildings, and on construction sites. Special applications for day and night functions and advantages for web-enabled access are also outlined.
Student Safety and Security on the Campus and Beyond.
Borrelli, David College Planning and Management; v9 n7 , p40,42,43,45 ; Jul 2006
Suggests ways that training and coordinating campus security and custodial personnel can improve campus security.
Facilitating Fire Safety.
Halligan, Mike College Planning and Management; v9 n5 , p22,24,25 ; May 2006
Reviews the role that facilities staff play in fire safety, including keeping mechanical spaces clear, maintaining egress lighting and fire suppression systems, testing alarms, and promoting fire-safe products.
Enemy at the Gates.
Steinbach, Paul Athletic Business; v30 n5 , p36-40,42,44,46,47 ; May 2006
Discusses increased security at collegiate sporting events, citing steps taken by specific universities, security programs that have earned national recognition, and cost-effective interventions where such large numbers of people are involved.
Improving Campus Security.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v9 n3 , p36,38-40 ; Mar 2006
Reports on higher education campus crime levels, with theft, alcohol abuse, and sexual assault being the most frequent.
A Look Back at a Disaster Plan: What Went Wrong and Right.
Lawson, John The Chronicle of Higher Education; v52 n16 , pB20-B22 ; Dec 09, 2005
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 preparedness, continuance, and recovery program are detailed.
Case Study: Boise State University Gets to the Core of Housing Security.
College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , pS-26,S-27 ; Nov 2005
Describes the keying system put in place at this institution to reduce maintenance and spare parts requirements, as well as improve control over who has keys.
Complying with the Jeanne Cleary Act.
College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , pSS-24,S-25 ; Nov 2005
Describes the crime statistics that higher education institutions must report annually for incidents occurring on campus, in unobstructed areas adjacent to or running through the campus, and in off-campus facilities such as Greek housing and remote classrooms. The seven categories of crimes, other types of incidents, and building type requirements of the reporting are also outlined.
How to Prevent On- and Off-Campus Fires.
College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , pS-20,S-21 ; Nov 2005
Suggests rules for residence halls and Greek society housing that will help prevent fires. These involve banning of candles, appliances with exposed heating elements, and halogen lighting. Safe electrical practices and fire safety training are also outlined.
All-Hazards Campus Safety: From Tornadoes to Terrorism.
Dorn, Michael College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , pS-2,2-4,S-6 ; Nov 2005
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 advice on hiring consultants and how to write a plan that covers prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Balancing the Freedom to Connect with the Mandate to Protect.
Lewis, William College Planning and Management; v8 n11 , pS-12,S14 ; Nov 2005
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 city-wide wireless network with significant public use, scanning laptops, and maintaining clear and constant communication with users.
When Disaster Strikes.
Burton, John University Business; v8 n9 , p42-46 ; Sep 2005
Describes backup procedures followed at several higher education institutions to protect their data during disasters.
Safety by Design
Dorn, Michael College Planning and Management; v8 n8 , p16-17 ; Aug 2005
This describes the concept of CPTED, its limitations, and how it can be applied to concerns about severe weather and terrorism.
Keep it Safe.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v8 n6 , p52,54,56,58 ; Jun 2005
Reviews recent changes in fire safety codes, with emphasis on sprinklers, exit doors, and wired or filmed glass. A fire sprinkler "Q & A" is included.
Shedding Light on University Security.
Roberts, Marta Security Management; May 2005
Advises on the incorporation of lighting into campus security, as a means of illumination for CCTV surveillance, influencing traffic flow, and creating a sense of safety. Recommended levels and gradations of light, light type, pole height, fixtures, maintenance, and walking the campus for assessment are discussed.
Cross-Campus CCTV.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v8 n4 , p22,24,26,28 ; Apr 2005
Explains how CCTV can be connected to existing campus wired or wireless networks, with handheld monitors for security officers.
On Fire for Safety.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v8 n2 , p26-28 ; Feb 2005
Describes efforts to improve fire safety on various college campuses, and to enhance relations with the local fire departments, especially since the campuses are typically exempt from local taxes. Also discussed are means of dealing with false alarms and students who refuse to evacuate in the event of an alarm.
Protecting Campus IT Assets.
College Planning and Management; v7 n11 , pS-18,S-19 ; Nov 2004
Describes potential threats to IT security, strategies that can help protect campus networks, and Concordia University of Wisconsin's endeavors in this area.
Residence Hall Rooms Become Safe and Sound.
Donahue, Meg College Planning and Management; v7 n11 , pS-6,S-8 ; Nov 2004
Describes the effectiveness of safes in residence hall rooms, due in part to the "fashionably portable" sizes of communications and computing technology.
Is Your Safety Plan up to the Best Practices?
Dorn, Michael College Planning and Management; v7 n11 , pS-2,S-4 ; Nov 2004
Recommends that higher education institutions follow the example of K-12 schools where more comprehensive safety planning practices have been established. Two significant publications for school safety planning are reviewed.
Opportunistic Security.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v7 n11 , pS-12,S-16,S-17 ; Nov 2004
Describes how disparate security technology responses on a campus can form the basis for an overall security strategy, including those seemingly unconnected implementations that respond to specific threats or incidents.
Making Fire Safety Technologies Safer on Campus.
Fickes, Michael. College Planning and Management; v7 n8 , p38,40-42 ; Aug 2004
Describes smoke detectors that announce tampering as well as smoke, networked fire detection and suppression technology, and sophisticated systems installed in dormitories at Boston's Northeastern University.
Preparing for Disaster.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v76 n11 , p16-18,21,22 ; Jun 2004
Discusses tornado and earthquake safety preparations, citing examples of damage and recovery at an Illinois middle school after a tornado, and at California State University, Northridge, after the 1994 earthquake.
More Security Technology on Campus.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v7 n5 , p42,44,45,46 ; May 2004
Describes the expanding roles of closed circuit television, access control, and computer security on higher education campuses. Legislation mandating more rigorous security and declining costs for these technologies make them more attractive.
The ABC's of Safety: Latest Trends in Security and Life-Safety for Educational Facilities.
Babcock, Regina Raiford Buildings; v98 n3 , p28-30 ; Mar 2004
Describes integrated fire safety and security practices, one way paging, and smart card technology being used to enhance campus safety and security.
Preparing for Disaster.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v7 n2 , p34,36,37 ; Feb 2004
Describes protective measures undertaken at two universities in advance of 2003's Hurricane Isabel, the minimal property damage sustained, and procedural changes that were made afterward.
Landscaping for Safety and Security.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v6 n12 , p18,20 ; Dec 2003
Advises incorporation of landscaping design for safety within campus master plans. Discusses plantings that preserve sight lines and enhance safety, as well as ways to separate pedestrians and vehicles.
Campus Shootings-Could Your School Be Next? How to Reduce and Prevent Weapons Violations and Assaults on Campus.
Dorn, Michael S. College Planning and Management; v6 n11 , pS16-S20 ; Nov 2003
Outlines concepts for reducing weapons violations and assaults including strict policies with diligent enforcement, screening of employees and proactive mental health services.
The Integration of Security Technology.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v6 n11 , pS3-S4 ; Nov 2003
Describes how alarms, surveillance equipment, locks and security personnel can share data to enhance campus security without the necessity of investing in the latest and most expensive equipment.
The New World of Campus One-Cards.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v6 n11 , pS8,S10 ; Nov 2003
Describes recent innovations in student identification cards that enhance security, register attendance, and perform accounting functions.
Ins and Outs of Campus Access.
Koziol, Jeff American School and University; v76 n1 , p48,50,52 ; Sep 2003
Suggests determining campus access by deciding who will get access to which points at which times. Describes aspects and vulnerabilities of keycode, magnetic stripe cards, and biometric systems.
The Essentials of Safety and Security Management.
Jones, Lance D. College Planning and Management; v6 n8 , p31-33 ; Aug 2003
Presents a road map for colleges and universities to follow when establishing an in-house protective services department, focusing on: the leadership and command structure, screening and hiring of security officers, training of campus security personnel, documentation of officers' actions, policies and procedures (particularly regarding the use of deadly force), and equipment and resources needed for officers to perform their duties.
Security/Life Safety: A Need for Change.
Ellsworth, Douglas American School and University; v75 n11 , p30-32 ; Jul 2003
In response to legislation, colleges and universities in several states must prepare to install sprinkler systems. Four basic issues an engineering study should examine include: whether the existing water service has the size, capacity, and pressure to support a sprinkler system; whether the protected facility will have to comply with more stringent code requirements; what the sprinkler system will cost; and what project planning and management will cost.
Homeland Security Hits Home.
Sullivan, Edward Building Operating Management; May 2003
This discusses how the war in Iraq and a Code Orange alert brought tighter facility security. Facilities managers took small, sometimes temporary steps intended to make it a bit harder to get into facilities, to improve lines of communication, and to assure that plans work as expected. Examples incude actions taken by several universities, such as Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Miami, and Emory University.
Evaluating Your Campus Mail Center Security.
Weiner, Mitchell D. College Planning and Management; v6 m5 , p20-22 ; May 2003
Describes five strategies to consider when evaluating the security of a campus mail center: mail center efficiency, electronic tracking, identifying dangerous mail, training, and continuity planning.
One-Card Programs Boast Endless Options.
Pearcey, Kevin College Planning and Management; v6 n2 , p26-28 ; Feb 2003
Discusses how all-campus ID cards are easy to manage, enhance overall campus security, lower operating expenses, and provide a chance to build lasting relationships with the community by taking the card to off-campus businesses.
Safety and Security: Lessons Learned from 9/11.
Schmitz, William J. College Planning and Management; v5 n12 , p20-22 ; Dec 2002
Discusses issues faced by the Borough of Manhattan Community College following the September 11th terrorist attacks: the expense of recovery and budgeting for it, developing an emergency preparedness plan, the characteristics of emergency management and disaster recovery plans, technology and its role in emergency management, being prepared for obstacles in recovery, documentation, HVAC and air handling systems, building and facility design, and business management and purchasing.
Access Control Is More than Security.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v5 n11 , p34-46 ; Nov 2002
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 Security Management Systems supplied by Software House of Lexington, Massachusetts.
What the Disaster Planning Lessons Didn t Teach You.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v5 n10 , p17-18 ; Oct 2002
Describes how officials at the Borough of Manhattan Community College dealt with the emergency created by September 11, and offers a list of tips for dealing with out-of-the-ordinary emergencies.
We Have Seen the Enemy...
Goral, Tim University Business; Sep 2002
One year after 9/11, colleges and universities are using the impetus to jump-start disaster response plans for 'more likely' scenarios. This discusses focusing on more likely threats, the cost of feeling secure, recovery measures, communication, and the greatest vulnerability. Includes a list of firms specializing in assessing security vulnerabilities and creating contingency plans.
Safeguarding Campus Assets.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v75 n1 , p42-44 ; Sep 2002
Explores the need by colleges and universities, especially after 9-11, to provide more than routine security for sensitive research projects and valuable or historically significant articles. Offers examples from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ohio State University of approaches taken to security.
Defining the Role of the Professional Security Consultant.
Webster, Jim College Planning and Management; v5 n8 , p20-22 ; Aug 2002
Discusses the skill set that should be available in security consultants to higher education, including the ability to work with mechanical, architectural, electrical, landscaping, and telecommunications systems. Addresses the need to bring consultants into the building design phase.
Making Safety Systematic at City University of New York.
Dodson, Ann Elizabeth; Hundley, Esther College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p34,36 ; Jun 2002
Describes a program involving the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) in which a private contractor provides annual loss-prevention surveys and detailed safety reports for buildings at every CUNY campus. Discusses why the program has worked and its benefits.
How To Reduce the Risk of Residence Hall Fires.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v5 n6 , p30,32 ; Jun 2002
Explores reasons for the decline in the number of fires in college and university residence halls and describes a four-pronged program called PODS (Prevention, Occupant awareness, Detection, and Suppression) to help administrators organize fire-prevention efforts.
Wired for Protection.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v74 n10 , p50B,50D,50F ; Jun 2002
Describes how growing acceptance of security measures such as access- control cards, video surveillance, and biometric devices is allowing colleges to protect students and their belongings more effectively.
Caught on Camera.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v5 n5 , p34,36 ; May 2002
Describes the benefits of and rules to be followed when using surveillance cameras for school security. Discusses various camera models, including indoor and outdoor fixed position cameras, pan-tilt zoom cameras, and pinhole-lens cameras for covert surveillance.
On the Campus:
Rethinking Security
Rivard, Nicole University Business; Apr 2002
This discusses security solutions on college campuses, including key card access control, entry systems and procedures, campus security officers, surveillance cameras, and funding issues. Includes a list of security systems, products, and services.
Implementing a Community-Oriented Policing Program.
Sumner, Dave College Planning and Management; v5 n4 , p16,18 ; Apr 2002
Describes a successful community-oriented policing program at the University of South Alabama which has cut crime rates while not requiring extra funding. Discusses the reorganization of the police department, efforts targeting children, university services started by the deputy chief, and other new crime prevention and training initiatives.
School Security Solutions: Bringing Corporate Safety to Schools and Colleges
Pendzick, Richard E.; Downs, Robert L. Journal of Science Education and Technology; v11 n1 , p5-8 ; Mar 2002
Describes software for electronic visitor management (EVM) called EasyLobbyTM, currently in use in thousands of federal and corporate installations throughout the world and its application for school and campus environments. Explains EasyLobbyTM's use to replace visitor logs, capture and store visitor data electronically, and provide badges that quickly allow anyone in the school to recognize authorized strangers.
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Shelter from the Storm.
Urbaniak, Al; Farber, Yuriy College Planning and Management; v5 n3 , p36-39 ; Mar 2002
Discusses how door manufacturers are introducing products designed to pass the rigorous tests needed to withstand tornadoes, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 320 and 361 directives.
Behind Closed Doors.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v5 n2 , p34,36-37 ; Feb 2002
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 building, then zero in on specifics. Describes various security options for these campus areas.
Connect the Dots in Disaster Planning.
Knapp, Jolene; Benton, Kathy; Calhoun, Terry Business Officer; v35 n7 p25-27 Jan 2002 ; v35 n7 , p25-27 ; Jan 2002
In the second article in a series on the implications of September 11 to colleges and universities, executives at the Society for College and University Planning outline an integrated approach to preparing for disasters.
Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v5 n1 , p22-24,25,28 ; Jan 2002
Makes some observations on college and university disaster planning as these schools attempt to prepare for the possibility of campus terrorism following the attacks of September 11. Several highlighted articles provide additional thoughts on outsourcing security services, using security card systems, and learning how security will change in the future.
Are You Ready? Basics of Emergency Operations Planning.
Dorn, Michael College Planning and Management; v4 n12 , p23-25 ; Dec 2001
Describes the steps colleges and universities can take to build an effective emergency operations plan to keep students and staff safe when disasters strike.
Closer Scrutiny.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v74 n4 , p48-50 ; Dec 2001
Examines strategies that some universities are using to make their stadium sporting events more secure in the post September 11 era. Schools reveal how they are minimizing their terrorism risks and providing a greater security presence.
Keeping the Madness at Bay.
Romano, Gerry Business Officer; v35 n6 , p22-28 ; Dec 2001
In the first of a series on terrorism's affect on higher education, college officials describe security steps their schools are taking against terror attacks.
Campus Fire Safety Today.
Thompson, Mike Facilities Manager; v17 n6 , p22-26 ; Nov-Dec 2001
Reviews information on recent college and university dormitory fire fatalities, and highlights five examples of building features reported to be major contributing factors in residence-hall fires. Explains how public awareness and expectations are affecting school dormitory safety.
In the Line of Fire.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v74 n2 , p50B,D,F,H ; Oct 2001
Highlights the importance of using sprinkler systems in school residence halls to prevent fire fatalities. Understanding the risks involved, retrofitting schools to meet these risks, and realizing the need to extend safety education to off-campus housing are discussed.
Building It Safely.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v74 n1 , p36,38,40 ; Sep 2001
Explores how schools and universities can make sure that construction sites do not pose a hazard to students or a temptation to thieves and vandals. Highlights safety recommendations for mounting construction projects while schools are in session.
The Key to Security.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v74 n1 , p34b,34d-34f ; Sep 2001
Provides tips on using low-tech, traditional key and lock systems for effectively securing university and college facilities. Discusses providing keys with utility patents as well as the need to design doors that offer greater deterrence to vandalism.
Safety Rises to New Levels.
Lafo, Joseph; Robillard, Marc College Planning and Management; v4 n8 , p22-23 ; Aug 2001
Explains how high-rise residence halls can provide high-level safety and security at colleges and universities. Boston University is used to illustrate high-rise security and fire protection issues.
Emergency Lighting Technology Evolves To Save Lives.
Gregory, Dennis College Planning and Management; v4 n4 , p40,42-43 ; Apr 2001
Explores the benefits of including high-brightness light-emitting diode lighting systems (LEDs) for emergency use. Examines the use of LED lighting systems in residence halls. Also highlights LED emergency lighting options and their qualifications.
Improve Security and Keep the Bugs Out.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v4 n1 , p68,70 ; Jan 2001
Addresses the issue of cost versus durability when choosing security screens for educational facility windows over traditional screens. Security screens and their use in break-in prevention is discussed relative to the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, as are screen standards.
Lighting for Safety and Security.
Fleming, Colette College Planning and Management; v13 n12 , p24-25 ; Dec 2000
Discusses ways to use lighting to provide a safe environment, reduce vandalism, improve visibility, and reduce overall liability for colleges. Guidelines for outdoor, parking, and emergency lighting are discussed.
Better Safe Than Sorry.
Mullins, Becky; Reid, David College Planning and Management; v13 n12 , p34-35 ; Dec 2000
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 planning and site selection, building positioning, and floor planning and building form decision making are discussed, including building system design.
What We Learned from Hurricane Floyd.
Harrell, George W. Facilities Manager; v16 n6 , p23-27 ; Nov-Dec 2000
Discusses what one university learned about disaster planning when struck with a serious and long-lasting environmental emergency. Notes that campus backup systems weren't able to sustain emergency operations over a prolonged period and that the situation called for a crisis response plan that could be changed hourly. Includes specific recommendations resulting from the experience.
The Fires of 2000.
Jesse, Hugh Facilities Manager; v16 n6 , p28-29 ; Nov-Dec 2000
Discusses the University of Montana's handling of their own fire events occurring during the year 2000's major fire season disasters in the American West.
Disaster Planning 101: Not Just Waiting for the Rainbow Sign.
Brown, Richard Business Officer; v34 n4 , p39-42 ; Oct 2000
Recounts the experience of East Carolina University (North Carolina) in responding to the disaster of Hurricane
Floyd in 1999. Identifies 10 operational lessons such as ensuring that the institution's emergency response team is prepared for quick decisions and planning with the assumption that all vital utilities will be lost for not less than a week.
A Healthy Approach to Fitness Center Security.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v3 n8 , p36-37 ; Aug 2000
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 violence are discussed.
Because One Day the Emergency Will Be Real.
Przyborowski, Danielle College Planning and Management; v3 n6 , p29-30 ; Jun 2000
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 planning process, marketing the event to increase attendance, and using school resources to cut costs. How to make these drills more realistic is also covered.
Closed View.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v72 n8 , p40,42 ; Apr 2000
Discusses security requirement needs when selecting windows and doors for schools and university buildings. Issues addressed include key and lock management, window sturdiness, and emergency exiting.
This Way Out.
Wright, Dorothy College Planning and Management; v3 n4 , p33-34,36 ; Apr 2000
Discusses new technology in life safety lighting and exit signs that provides safer educational facilities at reduced costs. Exit sign light source cost comparisons are highlighted.
What's Ahead for Campus Security?
Queeno, Cam College Planning and Management; v3 n3 , p30-32 ; Mar 2000
Identifies five trends in security technology and what they mean for colleges and universities in the near future. Trends addressed are: less emphasis on complete system integration; increased prevalence of open networking protocol systems; rising use of proximity and smart cards; increased use of digital technology and remote video surveillance; and continued rise of professional services.
Revolving Doors Spin Off Benefits.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v3 n2 , p30,32-33 ; Feb 2000
Discusses how revolving doors can serve as security tools and help control energy costs for college buildings. Reduction of tailgater entries and passback techniques to help unauthorized people enter buildings are addressed. Concluding comments highlight revolving door features that assist emergency exiting and energy cost savings potentials.
Getting Started on Your Environmental and Safety Programs.
Manicone, Santo Facilities Manager; v16 n1 , p17-18 ; Jan-Feb 2000
Examines safety and environmental compliance issues surrounding higher education facilities management. Using performance standards is argued to be the best approach to staying in compliance, and advice is given on how to effectively use this approach.
Combine Security and Safety with the Right Door Hardware.
Olmstead, Patrick R. College Planning and Management; v2 n11 , p29-30 ; Nov 1999
Discusses how door design and construction can add safety and security to educational facilities. Exit device variations, and electromagnetic locks and access control are explored. Also discussed are inexpensive ways to improve the safety and security profiles of a building using door hardware.
Surviving a Crisis.
Kennedy, Mike School Planning and Management; v38 n10 , p31,32,36 ; Oct 1999
Discusses crisis management planning for college and university campuses that can contribute to effective and rapid response and wise decision making during not only natural disasters, but also those that are manmade.
Security vs. Safety.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v2 n10 , p21, 24 ; Oct 1999
Provides administrative advice on how some safety experts have made college campuses safer and friendlier without breaking the budget. Tips on security and advice on safety management that encompasses the whole environment are highlighted.
Increasing Union Safety at Ole Miss.
Hodge, Eldrid; Elmore, David College Planning and Management; v2 n8 ; Aug 1999
Discusses the inclusion of a police substation in the student union of the University of Mississippi and its positive impact on administrators and students. The importance of having visible security and how it was designed into the facility are discussed; and the desired goals, shared by Union staff and the university police, that drove the design process are outlined.
Keeping Campuses Safe.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v71 n10 , p66a-66b,66d-66e ; Jun 1999
Describes how colleges and universities are using technology, as well as traditional methods, to keep campuses safe and reduce crime. Topics include using free pizza in a successful contest to teach students about campus safety, installing security cameras, using access-control cards, providing adequate lighting, and creating a bicycle patrol unit.
Accessing the Campus.
Gallagher, Joe American School and University; v71 n9 , p66b,d,f ; May 1999
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 and its future potential and benefit to a college are addressed.
Safe Havens: Preventing Violence and Crime in Schools.
Agron, Joe American School and University; v71 n6 , p18-20,22,24 ; Feb 1999
Discusses ways to help prevent crime and violence in schools and universities by predicting
risk and training and planning for security. Signs of potential violence in
students are highlighted, as are ways of guarding against bomb threats and
use of preventive technology. Includes sources for security information and
community characteristics where prevention, intervention, and crisis
response strategies work best.
Electronic Security is a Team Effort at Brigham Young University.
Wright, Dorothy College Planning and Management; v2 n2 , p35-38 ; Feb 1999
Discusses how Brigham Young University used the team approach to successfully control its student card access system. Examine the components of the card identification system used, the development of user control, and the creation of building occupant involvement in the system's management to improve security.
Dragnet? No, Internet! Campus Security on the Web.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v1 n6 , p35-36,38-39 ; Nov 1998
Examines college campus security's use of an Internet Web page to better inform its students and enhance campus law enforcement. The University of Richmond's security Web site is provided as an example of how an interactive security system works. This system is available free to campus law enforcement agencies able to satisfy certain criteria.
Ice Storm: Reacting to a Natural Disaster in Quebec.
PEB Exchange; n35 , p6-7 ; Oct 1998
When a severe freeze hit Quebec in January 1998, schools and universities were forced to remain closed for up to 23 days. Here is an account of how school authorities handled the crisis and the lessons they learned.
Driving Force.
Rich, Richard A. American School and University; v70 n12 , p141-143 ; Aug 1998
Discusses campus parking assessment and planning to meet the increasing demands of colleges and universities while controlling costs and reducing student and staff discontent. Advice for expanding parking lot space and maintaining security are explored. A chart is provided that shows general parking requirements based on students enrolled, for various groups.
Taking a One-Card System to the Maximum.
Pierce, Ron College Planning and Management; v1 n3 , p65-69 ; May 1998
Discusses how multi-purpose electronic student identification cards can benefit students and provide income to colleges and universities. Looks at future uses for multi-purpose cards and provides tips for implementing a one-card system.
Securing a Lock on Safety.
Daneman, Kathy American School and University; v70 n6 , p49-50,52-53 ; Feb 1998
Describes the integration of security systems to provide enhanced security
that is both effective and long lasting. Combining card access systems with
camera surveillance, and highly visible emergency phones and security
officers is examines as one of many possible combinations. Some systems
most capable of being integrated are listed.
Here's Looking at You, Kid.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v1 n1 , p54,56,58-59 ; Jan 1998
The University of Maryland at College Park installed 25 surveillance cameras
to combat crime. A minimum of disruption occurred because unused twisted
pair wires left in place when the conversion to a fiber optic telephone system
was made could be used for the camera installations. The campus is safer,
and its budget is intact.
Access Granted.
Cox, Susan M. American School and University; v 70 n2 , p28a-28b,28d,28f ; Oct 1997
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 management problems are discussed and sources of help when implementing an advanced card system are offered.
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