Recommendation 56: Enhance monitoring capabilities and deter potential assailants by installing surveillance cameras. Cameras should be monitored during school hours and other activities at the facility. Lead Agency: Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, School Readiness Office Resources: Click here for access to a best practice guide for use of surveillance …
Category: Task Force
The task force report was drafted by the School Safety Preparedness Task Force established by Governor Christopher T. Sununu in March of 2018. The Task Force was charged with the consultation of subject matter experts and members of the public to find areas of agreement regarding steps that move the State forward in improving the safety of New Hampshire’s students while maintaining and improving the core purpose of educational institutions. This section provides updates on the 59 recommendations from the 2018 Task Force Report.
Recommendation 57
Recommendation 57: Consider replacing issued keys with door access cards issued to all staff to monitor, track, and control access to the school building.
Recommendation 58
Recommendation 58: Consider issuing identification badges to all staff annually with discernable differences from year to year. Additionally, issue identification badges to all authorized visitors and establish and enforce policies that badges remain visible in order to identify individuals in the school building. Lead Agency: Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, …
Recommendation 59
Recommendation 59: 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. 
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