21st Century Security and CPTED, 2nd Edition

546 21st Century Security and CPTED

should have a clear and secure line of communication to main administrative areas (see Figure 22.77).

Many schools now incorporate expensive hardware and technology. It is important to secure and

regularly check high-end items, such as computers. Besides security emergencies, there will be

medical emergencies in schools. A comprehensive communications system is essential in schools

and universities to account for emergency situations. Some schools have incorporated monitoring

and locator systems, others have used intercoms and man-down alarms in the phone systems, and

panic buttons in administrative ofces. ...