School security encompasses all measures taken to combat threats to people and property in education environments.[1] One term connected to school security is school safety, which is defined as the sheltering of students from violence and bullying, as well as exposure to harmful elements such as drugs, guns and gang activity.[2] Along with other public places, schools are at risk for invasion from outside as well as attacks from students or faculty because of the high traffic of potential assailants and availability of victims.
- ^ "Importance of School Safety and Security | Goodwin College". Goodwin College. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ "Safety | Safe Supportive Learning". safesupportivelearning.ed.gov. Retrieved 2018-02-04.