School Safety Resources: Physical Security and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

The 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 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.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: School CPTED Basics
URL: http://www.e-doca.net/Resources/Conference%20Papers/1998%20ICA%20Conference/CPTED-1998_14.htm
Source: Tod Schneider: Crime Prevention Specialist, Eugene, Oregon Police Department
Abstract: This site explains the concept of "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED) for schools. CPTED's concepts of natural surveillance, natural access control and territoriality can be integrated into initial school architecture.

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 their 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.

Safe Schools Do-It-Yourself Site Survey
URL: http://www.irsafeschools.com/pdf/Survey.pdf
Source: Ingersoll-Rand Security and Safety
Abstract: This site survey allows schools to identify potential problems with their doors and door hardware that may compromise school safety.