The U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security have released new resources to help schools design and implement active shooter drills. These materials focus on improving preparedness while supporting the emotional well-being of school communities. Resources below: The CISA K-12 Active Shooter Drills and Programs Landscape Assessment provides an overview of …
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The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Presents: Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Strategies from Practice to Policy (DHS) [January 2025]
Join us for our first Prevention Forum of 2025! This Forum will focus on behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) strategies and how BTAM strengthens our nation’s prevention abilities across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities. BTAM programs use a multidisciplinary and structured process to identify, inquire, assess, and manage …
School Identification Cards Recommendations (NH HSEM) [January 2025]
School Identification (ID) cards, when issued and worn, are a form of access control that ensures individuals on school property are easily identified. Credentials for faculty, staff, and visitors play a key role in identifying persons during emergencies. Emergency responders, parents, and students need a way to rapidly identify authorized personnel. Identifying visitors in the …
Exterior Access Control (NH HSEM) [January 2025]
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.
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 Door and Window Labeling Recommendations (NH HSEM) [January 2025]
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in cooperation with the NH Fire and Police Chiefs Association, City of Manchester Police Department, NH Department of Education, and the NH Fire Marshall’s Office has endorsed a model system for the labeling or doors, windows, and other access points in NH schools. It is recommended that …
Secure Lock Box Info Sheet (NHFMO) [January 2025]
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. Resource: Download an information sheet from the NH Fire Marshal’s Office here.
Fire Drills and All Hazard Response Drills/Exercises in Schools (NHFMO) [January 2025]
As of August 2024, NH educational facilities (K-12th grade) are required to follow amended NH Law RSA 189.64 and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code 2021 Edition, related to emergency response drills. This flyer provides relevant information related to these required exercises and drills. Resource: Download Fire and Hazard Drills here.
Emergency Evacuation Go Kits (HSEM) [January 2025]
In case of an emergency evacuation, it is critical that every classroom and the administration maintaina “go kit,” a self-contained and portable stockpile of emergency supplies, often placed in a backpack orbucket and left in a readily accessible but secure location so that it is ready to “go.” The school safety planshould reference the go …
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