Author Description

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.<br/>Some of the topics discussed in this book include:<br/>-How to incorporate police officers into your schools without offending students<br/>-How to screen and hire school police officers<br/>-Informational and educational programs that can be taught to increase the level of safety of your students<br/>-Dealing with weapons and keeping them off campus<br/>-Campus patrol methods<br/>-Emergency Operations Planning for schools<br/>-School search and seizure<br/>-Gangs<br/>Plus<br/>-A 15 page reference guide to more information on school safety and police in schools<br/>-40 pages of forms and materials developed and used by the Bibb Campus Police and discussed in the book<br/>-Anniversary dates of school shootings