Page 30 - Campus Security & Life Safety, March/April 2022

Know the Building You Work In!
• All exterior doors (public, staff, classroom) • All storage rooms and closets
• All custodial areas
• All restrooms (student and staff)
• All fire-alarm pull stations
• All alarmed areas
• Know the alarm codes
• All utility mains, shutoffs, distribution
points
Know the Other Buildings in Your District!
• Know where they are
• Know how to get there
• Know their general layout
• Know where the alarm panels are
• Know who to call if you need codes to
another building
Know the Surrounding Area!
• Major roads, side streets, alleys
• Nearby irrigation canals, creeks, rivers
• Local hangouts: fast-food places, shops,
Know Your Students!
• Know your student body officials
• Know the popular kids
• Know the unpopular kids
• Know what gangs are in your schools • Know who the gang members are
• Get to know the “loners”
• Learn what makes them feel safe at school • Teach them that they can trust you
Know Your Staff !
• Know who the “power” group is
• Learn who will support you
• Learn who you can trust and confide in
• Know who are the “challenging” staff
• Learn their backgrounds
• Earn their support and trust, not demand it
Types of Patrol
On-Site Patrol (Routine Patrol)
• Hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, etc. • Lunch room, break rooms
• Empty classrooms, offices, staff rooms • Gymnasium, pool, theater
• Courtyards
• Parking lots
• Playing fields
Offsite Patrol
• Off-campus parking areas
• Local convenience stores
• Fast food establishments
• Off-campus gathering areas • Other schools
Foot Patrol
• Be in good physical condition
• Wear the proper shoes
• Wear clothes appropriate for the season • Be prepared for emergencies
• Don’t “over-extend” your patrol area
• ALWAYS have communications
• Know where you are
Bicycle Patrol
• Be in good physical condition
• Have good equipment (bike, helmet, shoes,
clothing, etc.)
• Always have communications
• DON’T GET TOO FAR FROM HELP! • Don’t use it all the time
• Let others know where you will be
Vehicle Patrol
• Always use a marked vehicle
• NEVER ASSUME YOU ARE THE POLICE! • Make sure local law enforcement knows
who you are and what you are driving
• If possible, have communication with local
law enforcement
• Use to travel between school, special
events, parking lot management
Electronic Video Patrol
• KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT!
• Use it when needed, not all the time
• Target “hotspots”
• Have electronic video recording available
• Understand “chain of evidence” where
video recording is concerned
• Understand privacy issues with regards to
video recordings of students and events
Security Management
neighborhood stores, “kid hangouts”
• Know the neighbors
• Safety hazards (both natural
made)
Know What Others Do!
and
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• Other security officers’ responsibilities • Law enforcement response
• Fire department response
• Contract services
• Other districts
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