Preventing unauthorized persons from entering a school facility is vital to protecting those in the school. This flyer includes information on electronic access controls, security features and exterior hardware. Resource: Download the Exterior Access Control flyer here.
Category: Facilities Upgrades
Protecting and strengthening the safety of school facilities is a challenging, but worthwhile endeavor. This section provides resources to aid schools in facilities upgrades for school safety and security.
Camera and Surveillance Systems in Schools Guide (NH HSEM) [January 2025]
Video Assessment and Security Cameras enhance the staff’s ability to respond to attacks and emergencies quickly and appropriately. School officials need to be aware of their surroundings and/or have the capability to observe danger and potential threats. This resource document provides information relative to the use of cameras and surveillance systems in NH schools. Resource: …
Door Locking Mechanism (FMO) [January 2025]
As a best practice, the School Safety Preparedness Task Force recommends securing all interiordoors with a door locking mechanism such that the door can be locked from both sides and unlockedfrom inside without a key, tool, or special knowledge. Resource: Download the Door Locking mechanism here.
School Safety Preparedness Recommendations (HSEM) [August 2024]
Resource: Download the above list of flyers with links as a guide to School Safety Preparedness here.
Future Facilities Changes (NH FMO) [January 2023]
Any future facility changes or upgrades should be promptly shared with local law enforcement and fire departments prior to implementation so they maintain situational awareness and can make any necessary changes to their plans. This flyer addresses task force recommendation 59. The flyer can be downloaded here.
Statewide School Safety and Security Mapping Project (NHIAC) [July 2022]
Statewide template provides consistent public safety references and terminology across all jurisdictions; supporting map fluency across any mutual aid situation. Supports enhanced data collection and site specific planning. Click here to download the flyer on Statewide School Safety and Security Mapping Project
Door Access Cards and the Replacement of Keys at Schools (NH HSEM) [June 2022]
Schools should consider replacing issued keys with door access cards issued to all staff to monitor, track, and control access to the school building. Download the Exterior Access Control Information Sheet
5 Reasons Schools Should Avoid Classroom Barricade Devices (PASS) [September 2019]
Partner Alliance for Safer Schools FACT Sheet: 5 Reasons Schools Should Avoid Classroom Barricade Devices: Following high-profile attacks on our nation’s schools, it’s instinctive to want to do everything possible that could protect students and teachers from being in the line of fire; however, the need to act urgently, combined with limited information and available …
Benefits of Ballistic Glass and Security Films for Schools (NH HSEM) [November 2022]
Glass features in or around the interior doors at the front entrance of the school, ground level of the school and/or the entry to a classroom should be designed in such a way that would prevent unauthorized access into that space or the building if the glass was compromised. This can be done with reinforced …
School Fencing Recommendations Flier (NH HSEM) [July 2024]
According to Hanover Research’s findings on School Fencing, there are several benefits to schools having proper fencing. Fences, as defined in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s K-12 School Security Survey, “are barriers enclosing or bordering a school that are used to prevent entrance, contain people to particular areas, or mark a boundary”. Resource: Download …
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