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
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Recommendations for Multi-Line Telephone Systems (NH DESC) [September 2023]
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 …
School Fencing: Benefits and Disadvantages (Hanover Research) [November 2013]
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.
Violence Prevention in Schools (FBI) [March 2017)
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 …
School Bus Safety (NHTSA) [March 2019]
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 …
Traffic Safety Marketing Website (USDOT) [March 2019]
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.
School Bus Traffic Safety Facts (NHTSA) [May 2016]
A school-transportation-related crash is a crash that involves, either directly or indirectly, a school bus body vehicle or a non-school bus functioning as a school bus, transporting children to or from school or school-related activities. In this fact sheet school-age children are defined as children 18 and younger.
Fire Safety School Building Inspection Program (NH FMO) [March 2019]
NH Division of Fire Safety School Inspection Program RSA 153:14 was modified by the state legislature during its 2008 session to include a requirement for every fire chief to inspect each of their private and public schools within their jurisdiction once per year. The Bureau of Building Safety and Construction has developed a training program …
NH Senate Bill 11: Relative to “relative to mental health services and making appropriations therefor.” (NH Senate) [January 2019]
SENATE BILL 11 AN ACT relative to mental health services and making appropriations therefor. SPONSORS: Sen. Sherman, Dist 24; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Chandley, Dist 11; Sen. Levesque, Dist 12; Sen. Cavanaugh, Dist 16; Sen. Dietsch, Dist 9; Sen. Morgan, Dist 23; Sen. Kahn, Dist 10; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist …
NH Senate Bill 199: Relative to “requiring teachers to have training in suicide and bullying awareness and prevention.” (NH Senate) [January 2019]
SENATE BILL 199 AN ACT requiring teachers to have training in suicide and bullying awareness and prevention. SPONSORS: Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Gray, Dist 6; Sen. Morse, Dist 22; Rep. Abrami, Rock. 19 COMMITTEE: Education and Workforce Development —————————————————————– ANALYSIS This bill …