Title Page
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Site Conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Security Assessment
The Grounds
Grounds: General Observations
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The organization of the school campus is easily comprehended.
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The school grounds are in good condition.
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Remote areas are visible from occupied buildings, pedestrian pathways, or vehicular travel routes.
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Directional lighting is aimed at the building
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Seldom-used areas or buildings are secured to prevent access.
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There are no hiding places created by landscaping or fencing.
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The grounds are easily viewed from school buildings.
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Security devices are unimposing.
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There are no signs of vandalism.
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Please note any other observations
The Grounds: Perimeter
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School property boundaries are delineated from adjacent properties
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Perimeter Fencing allows for natural surveillance of school grounds
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Visitor entrance is clearly marked and designated
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Perimeter is secured in areas not easily monitored
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Signs direct approaching vehicles and pedestrians to appropriate entries to the school property
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Posted rules are located at key points around the school grounds
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Shrubs and foliage are trimmed to allow for good line of sight: Shrubs trimmed to 36 inches or less, trees and bushes limbed up to 96 inches or higher. Shrubs near the bottom of the building have been trimmed up to allow view of bottom of building.
Grounds: Vehicular Routes
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Vehicular travel routes are clearly marked.
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Vehicular travel routes are in good condition.
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There are traffic-calming measures on adjacent public streets that limit vehicular speeds where students cross.
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Delivery activities are orderly and do not interfere with normal school functions.
The Grounds: Points-of-entry
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There is an attractive and visible sign indicating the schools name near the primary entry
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Signs, at each primary entry to the school property, direct student, staff, visitors, and delivery traffic to appropriate locations.
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Entries to the school property can be easily monitored.
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Secondary pedestrian entries are secured during schoolhours.
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Secondary vehicular entries are secured during schoolhours.
Grounds: Parking Areas
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Parking lot entrances and exits are clearly marked.
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Parking areas are delineated for staff and visitors.
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All parking spaces are clearly marked.
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Parking lots are easily monitored.
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Parking lots are in good condition.
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Parking lots are well lit.
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Accessible parking lot light lenses are protected by some tamper resistant material
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There are no signs of vandalism in parking lots.
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Vehicular traffic flows in an orderly manner in and out of parking lots.
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Visitor parking is located directly adjacent to the main entry of the administrative offices.
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Visitor parking areas are visible from adjacent buildings.
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Students/Staff are issued parking stickers for assigned parking areas
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Student access to parking area is restricted to arrival and dismissal times
Grounds: Parent Drop-off/Pickups: Bus Unloading/Loading
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Parent drop-off/pickup locations are clearly marked by signage, pavement and curb treatments.
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Students are dropped-off and picked-up at authorized location(s).
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Speed bumps are in place to restrict vehicle speeds
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Parent drop-off/pickup areas are well lit.
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Parent drop-off/pickup areas are easily monitored.
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There are authorized adults visible and available for assistance in proximity of parent pickup areas during departures and arrivals.
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There is sufficient capacity in parent drop-off/pickup areas for the orderly movement of vehicles.
Grounds: Exterior Pedestrian Pathways and Gathering Areas
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There are signs directing visitors to the office.
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There is a wayfinding system, which includes signs; plant materials; and artwork, monuments or other landmarks.
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Pedestrian crossings of adjacent public streets are clearly marked by signage, pavement treatment and/or curb treatment.
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Pedestrian pathways on school property are separated from vehicular routes by curbing, color markings, landscaping and/or other real or symbolic barriers.
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Pedestrian pathways on school property are easily monitored.
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Pedestrian pathways on school property are in good condition.
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Pedestrian pathways on school property are well lit.
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Accessible pathway light lenses are protected by some tamper resistant material
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Landscaping elements do not allow easy access to roofs, windows, or other upper level areas.
Grounds: Exterior Athletic Areas
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Exterior athletic areas are easily monitored
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Exterior athletic areas are in good condition.
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Posted rules are located near exterior athletic area entries and exits.
Grounds: Other
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Access to dumpsters is controlled.
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There are no hiding places in or around dumpster areas.
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Site utilities are secured.
The Building
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Note any general building observations
Building(s): General
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Buildings are organized to promote natural surveillance of the school campus.
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All buildings have highly visible identification names and/or numbers.
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All locking hardware is in working order
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All buildings are in good condition.
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Exterior door hinges are not accessible from outside
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Covers for exterior walkways and stairs are designed to limit easy access to roofs, windows, or other upper level areas.
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Directional lights are aimed at the building
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All ground floor windows are whole and have no broken panes
Building(s): Entries and Exits
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There is one clearly marked and designated entrance for visitors
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All exterior doors have signs requiring visitors to report to the main office to sign-in and obtain ID
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The public entry is located adjacent to the administration area and visitor parking.
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The public entry is well defined with architectural features, signs, lighting, artwork, landscaping and/or landmarks such as flags.
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Extensive windows and glazed doors enhance natural surveillance of the public entry.
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Entrances and exits are easily monitored.
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Describe exterior door lock system
- Knob Locks
- Keyed Deadbolts
- Access Card Swipe system
- Keypad Locks
- Padlocks
- Smart Locks
- Other
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Please describe door lock system
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Secondary entrance and exit doors are secured in the closed position.
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The design of emergency exits, such as the use of alarms, deters access from the outside.
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Exterior waiting areas are well lit.
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Exterior waiting areas are visible from adjacent buildings.
Building: Exterior Stairs, Balconies, Ramps, and Open Upper-level Corridors
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Exterior stairs, balconies, ramps, and upper level corridors are well lit.
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Pedestrian flows are orderly.
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Exterior stairs do not create hiding or hard-to-see areas.
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Exterior stairs, balconies, ramps, and open upper level corridors are visible from windows or doors of the school buildings, parking lots and/or other activity areas.
Building: Exterior Walls
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The design of exterior walls does not create hard-to-see locations or hiding places.
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Screening walls and/or other architectural features do not allow for easy access to the roof or upper level areas.
Buildings: Courtyards
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Entries to courtyards are easily monitored.
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Courtyards are visible from windows and doors of the school buildings.
Building(s): Portables (including trailers)
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Portables are visible from adjacent permanent buildings.
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Sidewalks clearly mark routes to the entrances of portable buildings.
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All portables have highly visible identification names and/or numbers.
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Windows and doors with windows enhance natural surveillance at the entry.
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Spaces under portables, including stairs and ramps, are screened to limit access.
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Portables are secured when not in use.
Building(s): General Policy, Procedure, and System Review
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A key control system is in place and all keys are accounted for
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High-risk areas are protected by high security locks and an alarm system: Main office, cafeteria, computer labs, industrial arts rooms, science labs, Nurse's Office, Boiler Room, Electrical Rooms, IT closet, Electrical rooms
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Unused areas of the school can be closed off during school activities
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Each classroom has a phone or direct intercom connection
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Staff and faculty outside the building have two-way communications systems with the main office
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Visitors are required to sign-in
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Visitors are issued ID cards or badges
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Visitor ID cards and badges are collected when visitors leave the premises
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Proper identification is required of vendors
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All staff, full-time and part-time, are issued ID cards that are worn in a manner that is visible at all times
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All staff and security are trained and empowered to question visitors who are not wearing a visitor badge
Accessory Building(s) (example: Medical/Health Centers, Public Meeting Facilities, Stadiums, Transportation Facitlities)
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Accessory Building Present?
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Building Name/Description
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The grounds are in good condition.
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There is a wayfinding system, which includes signs; plant materials; and artwork, monuments and/or other landmarks.
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Vehicular travel routes are clearly marked.
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Parking areas are easily monitored.
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Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas are easily monitored.
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There are no hiding places created by landscaping or fencing.
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Entrances and exits are easily monitored.
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The building is in good condition.
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The building is secured when not inuse.
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There are no signs of vandalism.
Accessory Building Interior
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The entrance(s) is easily viewed.
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There are authorized adults who have unobstructed views of workspaces.
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Access to chemicals, tools, and similar items is controlled.
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The area is well lit.
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The entrance(s) is secured when Building is not in use.
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The area is in good condition.
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Accessory Building Present?
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Building Name/Description
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The grounds are in good condition.
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There is a wayfinding system, which includes signs; plant materials; and artwork, monuments and/or other landmarks.
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Vehicular travel routes are clearly marked.
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Parking areas are easily monitored.
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Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas are easily monitored.
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There are no hiding places created by landscaping or fencing.
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Entrances and exits are easily monitored.
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The building is in good condition.
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The building is secured when not in use.
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There are no signs of vandalism.
Accessory Building Interior
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The entrance(s) is easily viewed.
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There are authorized adults who have unobstructed views of workspaces.
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Access to chemicals, tools, and similar items is controlled.
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The area is well lit.
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The entrance(s) is secured when Building is not in use.
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The area is in good condition.
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Accessory Building Present?
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Building Name/Description
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The grounds are in good condition.
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There is a wayfinding system, which includes signs; plant materials; and artwork, monuments and/or other landmarks.
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Vehicular travel routes are clearly marked.
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Parking areas are easily monitored.
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Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas are easily monitored.
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There are no hiding places created by landscaping or fencing.
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Entrances and exits are easily monitored.
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The building is in good condition.
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The building is secured when not inuse.
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There are no signs of vandalism.
Accessory Building Interior
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The entrance(s) is easily viewed.
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There are authorized adults who have unobstructed views of workspaces.
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Access to chemicals, tools, and similar items is controlled.
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The area is well lit.
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The entrance(s) is secured when Building is not in use.
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The area is in good condition.
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Accessory Building Present?
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Building Name/Description
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The grounds are in good condition.
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There is a wayfinding system, which includes signs; plant materials; and artwork, monuments and/or other landmarks.
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Vehicular travel routes are clearly marked.
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Parking areas are easily monitored.
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Pedestrian pathways and gathering areas are easily monitored.
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There are no hiding places created by landscaping or fencing.
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Entrances and exits are easily monitored.
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The building is in good condition.
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The building is secured when not inuse.
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There are no signs of vandalism.
Accessory Building Interior
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The entrance(s) is easily viewed.
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There are authorized adults who have unobstructed views of workspaces.
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Access to chemicals, tools, and similar items is controlled.
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The area is well lit.
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The entrance(s) is secured when Building is not in use.
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The area is in good condition.
Building Interior
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General Interior Notes:
Interior: General
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There is a central alarm system in the school
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Alarm system is
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Video surveillance systems are present
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Interior security equipment is unimposing.
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Visitors have distinctive and highly visible nametags.
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Staff and teachers have highly visible nametags.
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Security personnel wear distinctive clothing and have distinct, visible identification badges.
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Exit signs are clearly visible and pointing in the correct direction
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Some interior lighting remains on at night
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There is an abundance of natural light within interior spaces.
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Interior spaces are well lit.
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The organization of interior spaces is easily comprehended.
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Electrical panels are secured.
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Interior doors and windows are in good condition.
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Interior light fixtures are in good condition.
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Obsolete or underutilized spaces are secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons. (Example: under stairs, storage closets, IT/Server rooms)
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There are no continuously occurring loud noises in the interior spaces.
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P.A. System is working properly
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P.A. System can be accessed from several areas in the school
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P.A. system can be heard, and understood, outside
Interior: Main/Visitor Lobby
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Pedestrian flows through entry security devices are orderly.
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The lobby is well lit.
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The lobby is easily monitored.
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Signs direct visitors to the office.
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Signs provide directions to major school areas, i.e. administrative offices, cafeteria, media room, auditorium, gymnasium, etc.
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The lobby area is visible from adjacent administrative offices.
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Extensive use of windows in the lobby area provides natural surveillance opportunities.
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Reception desk design hinders visitors from reaching over or around the desk
Interior: Administrative Offices
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Access to school staff area(s) is controlled.
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School files and records are maintained in locked, vandal proof, fireproof containers or vaults
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Extensive use of windows in the administrative area provides natural surveillance opportunities to adjoining interior spaces.
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Extensive use of windows in the administrative area provides natural surveillance opportunities to exterior spaces.
Interior: Student Entry Areas - Other than Main Lobby
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Pedestrian flows through entry security devices are orderly.
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The entry areas are well lit.
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The entry areas are easily monitored.
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Signs direct visitors to the office.
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Signs provide directions to major school areas, i.e. administrative offices, cafeteria, media room, auditorium, gymnasium, etc.
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Extensive use of windows in the entry areas provide natural surveillance opportunities.
Interior: Corridors
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Interior corridors are well lit.
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Interior corridors are easily monitored.
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Convex mirrors are in place to aid in seeing around corners in hallways.
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Restricted areas are clearly and properly identified
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There are no hiding places
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Pedestrian flows are orderly.
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Interior corridors are of sufficient capacity to allow orderly movement between classes.
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Interior corridors are free of obstacles that impede orderly pedestrian flow.
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Interior corridor light controls are secured to prevent unauthorized access.
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There are authorized adults visible in interior corridors when students are moving in corridors (i.e. between classes, during arrivals/departures)
Interior: Stairs and Balconies
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Interior stairs and balconies are well lit.
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Pedestrian flows are orderly.
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Interior stairs do not create hiding or hard-to-see areas.
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Convex mirrors are in place to aid in seeing up and down stairwells
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Interior stairs and balconies are in good condition
Interior: Restrooms
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Multiple stall restrooms have open zigzag entries, rather than door systems.
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Restrooms with solid doors have vents to increase the opportunity for auditory surveillance.
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Restroom entries are easily viewed from other active areas.
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Restrooms are well lit.
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Restroom light controls are secured to prevent unauthorized access.
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Stall doors and locks are in good condition.
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Restroom ceiling treatment does not provide access to a hiding place.
Interior: Classrooms
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Classrooms have windows that allow for natural surveillance of exterior spaces.
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Classroom door windows allow for natural surveillance into the classrooms.
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Furniture, lockers, or other objects do not compromise natural surveillance within the classroom.
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Classrooms can be secured and locked down from the inside.
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Classroom door(s) are secured when the classroom is not in use.
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Classrooms are well lit.
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Classrooms are numbered with reflective material in any of the following locations: Over door, on the bottom of the door, or on an exterior window (visible to emergency responders)
Interior: In-School Suspension Area
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In-school suspension areas are easily monitored.
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In-school suspension areas are in good condition.
Interior: Cafeteria and Food Courts
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Cafeteria(s) and food courts have a well-defined entry(s).
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The cafeteria entry(s) is easily monitored.
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There are authorized adults visible and available for assistance.
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Kitchen and serving areas have limited access.
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The pedestrian flow within the cafeteria(s) is orderly.
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The pedestrian flow around the outside of the cafeteria(s) is orderly.
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There is sufficient capacity for all students to sit within authorized locations.
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There is sufficient space between tables to allow orderly circulation.
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Entrance is secured when room is not in use.
Interior: Auditorium
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The auditorium(s) has a well-defined entry(s).
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The auditorium(s) is easily monitored.
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All entrances are secured when room is not in use.
Interior: Gymnasium
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The gymnasium(s) is easily monitored.
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Access to the underside of bleachers, whether open or closed, is limited.
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The gymnasium(s) is well lit.
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Light controls are secured to prevent unauthorized access.
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Entrance is secured when room is not in use.
Interior: Locker Room (Mens/Boys)
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Locker areas are easily monitored.
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Lockers in the center do not obstruct visibility.
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Lockers are adequately spaced to avoid crowding.
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Lockers and/or locker doors are see-through.
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Shower areas are easily monitored.
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All areas of the locker room are well lit.
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Light controls are secured to prevent unauthorized access.
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The ceiling treatment does not provide a hiding place.
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Entrance is secured when room is not in use.
Interior: Locker Room (Womens/Girls)
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Locker areas are easily monitored.
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Lockers in the center do not obstruct visibility.
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Lockers are adequately spaced to avoid crowding.
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Lockers and/or locker doors are see-through.
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Shower areas are easily monitored.
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All areas of the locker room are well lit.
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Light controls are secured to prevent unauthorized access.
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The ceiling treatment does not provide a hiding place.
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Entrance is secured when room is not in use.
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All areas of the locker room are in good condition.
Interior: Library/Media Center
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The library or media center has a well-defined entry.
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The entry is easily monitored by staff and volunteers.
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Activity within the library area is easily monitored.
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The library is secured when not in use.
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Rooms within the library are secured when not in use.
Interior: Elevators
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Access to elevators is limited to authorized individuals.
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Elevators are located in easy to view areas.
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Elevator lobbies are well lit.
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Mirrors are strategically located within the elevator cabs to eliminate hiding places.
Policy Review
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What is the communication system during emergencies
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Describe emergency communication system
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The School maintains a record of all maintenance on doors, windows, lockers, or other areas of the school
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The telephone numbers of the principal or other designated contact person are provided to the police department.
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If a classroom is vacant, students are restricted from entering the room alone
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Friends, relatives, or non-custodial parents are required to have written permission to pick up a student from school
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There are written policies regarding access and control of school personnel using the building after school hours
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All school equipment is permanently marked with an Identification Number
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An up-to-date inventory is maintained for all expendable school supplies
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There is a regular maintenance and/or testing schedule of the entire security system at least every six months
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Faculty members are required to lock classrooms upon leaving
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A control system is in place to monitor keys and duplicates
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A record of health permits is maintained
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A record of Fire inspection is by the local or state Fire officer is maintained
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Fire drills are conducted as required by law
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Describe frequency of fire drills
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A staff member is designated to perform security checks at the end of the day
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Checks that all classrooms and offices are empty and locked
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Checks that all restrooms are empty
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Checks that all locker rooms are empty
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Checks that all exterior entrances are locked
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Checks that all night lights are working
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Checks the alarm system
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The Student Conduct policy is reviewed and updated annually
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All staff are trained to challenge any visitor without identification
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The school has a Crisis Management Plan in effect that is reviewed and updated annually
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Team Membership is open to all employees and student representatives
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The school has established a well-coordinated emergency plan with law enforcement and other crisis response agencies for:
- Natural Disasters
- Accidents
- Acts of violence
- Death
- Loss of Power
- Fire
- Earthquake
- Other
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Please describe "Other"
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The Incident Command System is an integral part of the Safety Plan
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A chain-of-command has been established for the school when the principal and/or other administrators are away from the building
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The school has implemented pro-active security measures on campus, at school sponsored activities, and on all school property (i.e., school buses)
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Behavioral expectations and consequences for violations are clearly outlined in the Code of Conduct, including sanctions for weapon and drug offenses and all other criminal acts
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The policy provides a system(s) whereby staff and students may report problems or incidents anonymously.
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Specific policies and/or procedures are in place that detail staff members’ responsibilities for monitoring and supervising students outside the classroom, such as in hallways, cafeteria, rest rooms, etc.
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Administrators and staff (including security and law enforcement personnel) are trained in conflict resolution methods.
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Administrators and staff (including security and law enforcement personnel) are trained in implementation of the Crisis Management Plan and have the training updated annually.
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Administrators and staff are trained in personal safety
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School Resource Officers (law enforcement) receive in-service training for their responsibilities
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School volunteers receive training to perform their duties
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Teachers and staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities for the enforcement of safety rules, policies, and state and federal laws.
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School safety and violence prevention information is regularly provided as part of the staff development plan.
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Incidents of crime that occur on school property or at school-related events are reported to law enforcement
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Law enforcement personnel are an integral part of the school’s safety planning process. Law enforcement and fire departments have complete current campus maps, floor plans and diagrams showing the location and use of all rooms and critical materials such as chemicals and utility shut-off. Police and fire departments have had tours of the buildings and opportunities to familiarize themselves with the campus.
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The school and local law enforcement have developed a written agreement of understanding, defining the roles and responsibilities of both.
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Law enforcement personnel provide a visible presence on campus during school hours and at school-related events
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Local law enforcement provides after hours patrols of the school site.
