Paul Raymond

Secure Lock Box Info Sheet (NHFMO) [September 2022]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades

Schools should consider installing a secure lock box in a safe location away from the building, such as near the driveway entrance, that allows the school to store critical access information and tools for predetermined, rapid response to school incidents. Attached is an information sheet from the NH Fire Marshal’s Office. Resource: Download the Secure …

Fire, First Responder, FMO, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 20, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools, SROs

Indicators of School Crime & Safety: 2018 (IES) [April 2019]

Filed under Planning

This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and electronic bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions. Indicators of crime and safety are compared across different population subgroups and over time. Data on crimes …

Active Threat, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, EMDs, EMS, Families, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Resource Document, SAUs, School Bus, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers, Training

After a School Tragedy…Readiness, Response, Recovery & Resources (MHTCC) [April 2019]

Filed under Mental Health

From the document: This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. We provide strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy. We offer places to turn for more resources. We …

Active Threat, EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Planning, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers

CloseUp: Preventing school shootings in NH (WMUR) [April 2019]

Filed under Communication

CloseUp: Preventing school shootings in NH April 21, 2019 MANCHESTER, N.H. — As the fight over control rages on at the State House, New Hampshire law enforcement officials work around that debate to improve school safety. Resources are available here: https://schoolsafetyresources.nh.gov/ https://www.wmur.com/article/closeup-preventing-school-shootings-in-nh/27218116

Active Threat, Bullying, DOS, EMDs, EMS, Families, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers, Training

Testing Recommendations for Emergency Communications Technologies (NH DESC) [May 2022]

Filed under Communication, Planning

This document was written by the NH Division of Emergency Services & Communications to assist organizations with understanding recommendations for communications technologies. Resource: Download Testing Recommendations for Emergency Communications Technologies

DESC, Planning, Recommendation 22, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools

Recommendations for Multi-Line Telephone Systems (NH DESC) [September 2023]

Filed under Communication, Planning

School phones, when being used to place calls to 911, should be able to display accurate address and location information, down to the floor and room level, for the phone that is being used to make the call. A school’s telephone service provider, in conjunction with their Multi Line Telephone System (MLTS) vendor, should be …

DESC, Planning, Recommendation 22, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools

School Fencing: Benefits and Disadvantages (Hanover Research) [November 2013]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades

In the following report, Hanover synthesizes research on school fencing to support school district planning for the installation and repair of fencing around school grounds and play areas. The report discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of fencing as a school safety measure and the relative merits of different types of fencing for school campuses.

Recommendation 52, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools

Violence Prevention in Schools (FBI) [March 2017)

Filed under Planning

Practical advice gathered from experienced school resource officers on how law enforcement, schools, and districts can work together to keep schools safe. Includes best practices on: • Choosing a school resource officer • Establishing parameters • Necessary training and resources • Working with school officials • Challenges • Legal matters • School climate • Reporting …

Active Threat, EMDs, EMS, Families, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers

School Bus Safety (NHTSA) [March 2019]

Filed under Planning

NHTSA is responsible for establishing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Demonstrating our commitment to children’s safety on school buses, we have established minimum safety standards for school buses that are above and beyond those for regular buses because we believe school buses …

Planning, SAUs, School Bus, Schools, SROs, Training

Traffic Safety Marketing Website (USDOT) [March 2019]

Filed under Planning

NHTSA offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including drunk driving, car seats, vehicle safety, distracted driving, and motorcycles.These marketing tools offer a way to get involved through traditional media and online media.

Planning, SAUs, School Bus, Schools

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