NCJ Number
59997
Date Published
1978
Length
115 pages
Annotation
THE MANUAL OUTLINES SECURITY PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR SECURITY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL IN THE ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Abstract
RULES ARE GIVEN GOVERNING THE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SECURITY OFFICERS. THE OPERATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED AND FIELD SERVICES, SUCH AS MOBILE UNITS AND CITIZEN OBSERVERS, ARE LISTED. DETAILED PROCEDURES ARE GIVEN REGARDING THE CARRYING OF FIREARMS, SECURITY CHECKS, REPORTING OF VANDALISM, DETECTING AND REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE, HANDLING HOSTAGE SITUATIONS, USE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT AND CODES, PROPER HANDLING OF SCHOOL PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE, AND RESTITUTION PROCEEDINGS FOR DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY. A SECTION ON PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES COVERS INTERVIEW PROCEDURES, USE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LEAVE, OVERTIME, JOB-RELATED INJURIES, AND A DRESS CODE. THE PROPER USE OF DEPARTMENT VEHICLES IS DISCUSSED AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING GUARD DOGS ARE INCLUDED. ARREST PROCEDURES FOR ADULTS AND JUVENILES ARE OUTLINED. (MJM)