Security budgets will decrease for 35 percent of respondents and remain the same for 42 percent. Just 23 percent thought spending would increase in the coming year. Many respondents indicated hiring freezes or staff reductions were necessary due to the financial crisis. The stakes are high for campus safety, but the dollars are tight, says school security supervisor. In 2008, more than half of respondents planned to increase their security budget and just 24 percent expected to see a decrease in spending in 2008. However, when it comes to spending on staff, 41 percent expect a decrease.”]