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The following are noteworthy recently published books on various aspects of homeland security.
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The Handbook For School Safety And Security: Best Practices And Procedures
Release Date: 08/12/2014
Written By: Lawrence J. Fennelly And Marianna A. Perry
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Page Count: 420
Our Rating:
The Contributors To This Comprehensive Handbook Provide A Wealth Of Practical Information And Procedures For School Staffs And Administrators To Secure K-12 Schools Against A Spectrum Of Threats, Such As Active Shooters, Bullying (including Cyber Bullying), Crimes, Vandalism, And Hazards (such As Dangerous Spills From Classroom Labs). The Chapters Cover Topics Such As The Types Of Threats And Hazards Confronting Educational Institutions; How To Conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Security Surveys And Assessments; Prevention And Mitigation Methods, Including General Intruder Response Guidelines; Mass Notification Requirements In The Event Of An Emergency; Procedures For Hiring Private Security Services, Including Liability Issues; Templates For Establishing Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Lighting, Video Surveillance Technologies, And Fire Alarms; And The Importance Of Partnering With Local First Responders And Law Enforcement Agencies. The Final Chapter Presents A Listing Of "100 Things You Need To Know About School Security." Note: This Book Differs From The Editors' ASIS International Volume, Reviewed Earlier. It Has Different Contributors (although It Retains Some From The Earlier Volume) And Its Chapters Are Substantially Lengthier.


Reviewed By, Dr. Joshua Sinai

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