School vandals are running up a damage bill of more than $500 million a year. This article describes what to do about it, and provides a frank discussion of major types of detection equipment. (Author/DN)

The central problem examined in this dissertation is the rapid increase in violence and disorder in American public schools. The extent and types of disruption are described and analyzed. School disorders have been divided into two broad categories: 1) school disorder relating to problems of ideological conflict and dissent, and 2) school…

Police use a middle school at Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, as a nighttime headquarters. At several colleges and universities students are supplementing professional campus security departments. (Author/MLF)

Teachers at John F. Kennedy Senior High School carry a mechanical ultrasonic device that can summon security personnel in seconds. (MLF)

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Teachers in Chicago and Atlanta share their experiences in coping with the problems of maintaining discipline and preventing violence. (Author)

With the alarming climb in the incidence of school violence, teacher organizations have pushed to make teacher security a crucial item in their list of priorities. (Author)

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Discusses the uses of building security systems to prevent loss from damage by vandalism in school buildings. Outlines types of systems, selection of systems, and current practices in securing schools. (MD)

There are two separate approaches to school security--man and/or machines. Advantages and disadvantages are cited for each. (Author/MLF)

Guidelines for establishing school security and a summary of detection systems. (MLF)

Article details several environmental factors which influence a school's vandalism potential. (GB)

Describes a few of the many electric safety devices and systems that can keep educational facilities secure from fire, theft, and vandalism. (Author/MLF)

School vandalism is a register of student dissatisfaction with the antiseptic'' educational facility and process. (Author/EA)