Thirty-five annotations from the ERIC system discuss the problems of vandalism and violence in the schools, touching on causes, prevention, solutions, security methods, and programs and responses advocated and used by various groups. (Author/MLF)

School security encompasses a larger area than it did a decade ago. Whereas it used to imply the need to provide a safe educational environment for students, it now connotes the protection of all school personnel, facilities, and equipment. Moreover, the concern in school security has moved from accidental to deliberate losses. The single greatest…

Although there have been only scattered incidents of arson and vandalism in academic libraries, the number of such incidents has increased recently. Specific incidents are discussed with suggestions on how security may be improved. (Author/NH)

Excerpts from a school security seminar. (MLF)

Some recorded evidence of crime rate decrease has resulted from improved lighting in the larger cities. (Author)

Six case histories exemplify current practices in some of the successful school security programs. (Author)

An ultrasonic detection and alarm system protects Hasbrouck Heights High School, New Jersey, from unauthorized entry. (Author/MF)

Describes a new system incorporating blend of intrusion detectors, proper installation of detectors, proper training of security personnel, and cooperation with local police and newspapers. (Author/MLF)

Fairfield, Connecticut, public schools are protected by an automatic fire detection system covering every area of every building through an electric monitor. An intrusion alarm system that relies primarily on pulsed infra-red beams protects the plant investment. (Author/MF)

Comments by the staff director and chief counsel of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency. (Subscription $14.00 yearly, 2639 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.) (MLF)

Arson at a Bellevue, Washington, high school destroyed the learning resource center. Plans are currently underway to install intruder alarms in a number of schools. (Subscription $14.00 yearly, 2639 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.) (MLF)