The text explains 11 topic areas that can be used to define exemplary campus security programs. These are a statement of behavioral expectations by the institutions' campus leaders, a plan for the timely dissemination of information, an effective security organization and personnel, services designed to promote safety through prevention, and a security-sensitive physical plant design and maintenance. Additional areas include a fair, just, clearly articulated judicial system; victim assistance programs; special considerations for residence halls; special attention to more volatile areas such as alcohol and illicit drug use and sexual assault; good campus-community relations; and a crisis prevention and response plan. Addresses of colleges and universities from which to obtain more information about promising practices and list of 4 additional resources