School security programs would do well to learn from past school violence incidents.

The importance of integration as it pertains to school security.

This article appeared in the April '08 issue of School Management magazine.

It takes time and effort to develop safety policies and select appropriate security products. In fact, the correct approach to school security must be both comprehensive and collaborative in nature.

Recent tragedies have magnified the threat of school violence in the minds of students, parents and educators. Unfortunately, the reactionary response is to purchase trendy equipment in an attempt to upgrade security.

No community is immune, and a systematic approach works most effectively.