Perceived Roles and Responsibilities of Secondary School Principals and School Resource Officers towards School Security

Author

Macel Ely II, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleFollow

Date of Award

12-2010

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Education

Major Professor

Pamela A. Angelle

Committee Members

David H. Folz, Gregory C. Petty, Gerald C. Ubben

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study is to identify the perceptions of Tennessee’s high school principals and school resource officers as to their roles and responsibilities during a school security crisis. Four thematic elements are discussed as existing among principals and school resource officers. Those thematic elements include relationships, school environment, roles, and obstacles between both groups. Previous research has examined an array of school security issues, but few have delved into this specific topic. Such knowledge is essential for the citizenry to maximize efforts of protecting students attending public schools.

Recommended Citation

Ely, Macel II, "Perceived Roles and Responsibilities of Secondary School Principals and School Resource Officers towards School Security. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2010.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/878