NCJ Number
17912
Date Published
Unknown
Length
25 pages
Annotation
EXAMINATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE POLICE VERSUS SECURITY DILEMMA EXPERIENCED BY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS WHEN FACED WITH DETERMINING THE COMPOSITION, OBJECTIVES, AND AUTHORITY OF CAMPUS PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS.
Abstract
CONSIDERED ARE THE RELATIVE MERITS OF IN-HOUSE VERTICAL PATROL, HORIZONTAL OUTSIDE PROTECTION, RELIANCE ON LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND THE USE OF CONTRACT GUARD SERVICES. THE AUTHOR ADVOCATES A TWO-PRONGED ATTACK ON THE PROBLEM OF CRIME ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN THE FORM OF AN ADEQUATE, PROFESSIONAL POLICE CONTINGENT FOR CRIME CONTROL NEEDS, AND AN EQUALLY ADEQUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ARM FOR CRIME PREVENTION NEEDS.