School Critical Incident Planning: An Internet Resource Directory
School Safety Resources: Physical Security and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Appropriate and Effective Use of Security Technologies in U.S. Schools
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/178265.htm
Source: National Institute of Justice
Abstract: This guide will help school administrators and their colleagues in law enforcement analyze a school's vulnerabilities.
Checklist For the Safety and Security of Buildings and Grounds
URL: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Instruction/schoolsafety/safetyaudit.pdf
Source: Virginia Department of Education
Abstract: This site provides an evaluation/checklist for assessing a school’s strengths and weaknesses relative to the safety and security of buildings and grounds. This information also explains how to develop a crisis management plan.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and Community Policing
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/157308.htm
Source: National Institute of Justice
Abstract: Police, citizens and government have a role to play in preventing crime under the CPTED/community policing approach, according to this site.
The Expanding Role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Premises Liability
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/157309.htm
Source: National Institute of Justice
Abstract: This research in brief discusses the historical evolution of the legal basis for premises liability case and the connection to CPTED.
Physical Environment and Crime
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/157311.htm
Source: National Institute of Justice
Abstract: This publication contains information on physical environment and crime.
Physical Security Training Program
URL: http://bjatraining.ncjrs.gov/SearchDetails.asp?intCourseID=736&
Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance/Department of Treasury/Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Abstract: This site contains information on physical security procedures and equipment, vulnerability assessment and site survey training.
Last updated: Aug. 21, 2009