CROMWELL Paul

Crime and incivilities in libraries : situational crime prevention strategies for thwarting biblio-bandits and problem patrons / Paul Cromwell, Gwen Alexander, Paul Dotson - 2008

Examines the application of Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) techniques to help reduce incivilities such as thefts of library materials, vandalism, assaults, inappropriate use of library computers, etc. Suggests that with the implementation of SCP strategies and techniques in association with a well-conceived security plan and staff training, the problems mentioned can be substantially reduced.


LIBRARIES--SECURITY