School/Law Enforcement Partnerships: A Guide to Police Work in Schools

The first book from the former Police Chief whose leadership caused a dramatic improvement in the level of safety in a troubled school system. The effect his department had was so profound it came to be known as "The Macon Miracle." Read this how-to guide based on the program that became a model for school systems around the country based on its 90% reduction of weapons violations in less than ten years.

Some of the topics discussed in this book include:

-How to incorporate police officers into your schools without offending students
-How to screen and hire school police officers
-Informational and educational programs that can be taught to increase the level of safety of your students
-Dealing with weapons and keeping them off campus
-Campus patrol methods
-Emergency Operations Planning for schools
-School search and seizure
-Gangs

Plus
-A 15 page reference guide to more information on school safety and police in schools
-40 pages of forms and materials developed and used by the Bibb Campus Police and discussed in the book
-Anniversary dates of school shootings