"When it comes to student and staff safety, there are no excuses. The authors have created a handbook that is comprehensive, explicit, and relevant to educational environments."-Darlene R. Jones, Principal Francis Howell North High School, St. Charles, MO"Brunner and Lewis have done an outstanding job creating a series of commonsense reminders that will guide school leaders in creating and enhancing safety in their school and community."-Ronald Stephens, Executive Director National School Safety Center Make a difference in school safety and security with these practical, realistic strategies! This timely resource for new, veteran, and aspiring school administrators offers cost-effective techniques for creating a safe environment for students, staff, and the community. The authors use their experience in education and law enforcement to show how administrators can combine the need for a secure campus with the desire to maintain an open, welcoming environment. Succinct and user-friendly, this handbook offers practical, realistic methods for designing general and event-specific safety plans, forming safety committees, and creating security checklists and visitor screening procedures. Sections on staff training include methods for handling harassment and bullying as well as recommendations for:Helping prevent or minimize a potential crisis Facilitating a stronger, more informed response when needed Aiding in school recovery and a return to normalcy For easy reference, readers will find strategies organized by categories and concluding with a top ten list of security recommendations.