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UNH Manchester Campus Security is a division of the UNH Police Department. Campus security plays an important part of campus life and supports a safe and secure learning environment for all members of the UNH Manchester community. Campus security officers are on duty during campus business hours. They provide authorized access to University buildings after hours, secure campus buildings and parking lots. Campus security issues college ID's, coordinates campus parking and issues parking passes.

Although, UNH Campus Security Officers do not have police authority, they work closely with Manchester Police and are have direct communication to Manchester Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Units and the UNH Police on the Durham Campus. Officers attend the mandatory New Hampshire College and University Campus Security Academy and various in-service training throughout the year.

Security Escort Program

Campus Security also coordinates the Security Escort Service. This service is a walking escort service provided free of charge to members and visitors of the University community. For more information on the escort program and on campus safety tips, contact Security Supervisor Gary Sears at 603-641-4101 or email at gary.sears@unh.edu.

Workplace Violence Protocol and College and Community Resources

We want to reiterate the systems we have in place for a campus crisis, and the resources that are available to our community, should you ever need help. While we are a part of the University of New Hampshire, the Manchester campus has its own resources, in addition to what the Durham  campus offers. We want you, those with whom you work and those you teach, to be aware of what the resources are.  

As a public university with numerous points of entry to both the Durham and Manchester campuses, it is impossible to provide absolute protection, but the University does pay careful attention to safety and security. On the Durham campus,the UNH police force has been a strong campus presence for more than three decades and are fully certified police officers. UNH Police are graduates of the New Hampshire Police Academy and have protocols to handle such tragic events.  On the UNH  Manchester campus, UNH Security officers are graduates of the New Hampshire Campus Public Safety Academy and work directly with the Manchester Police Department.  Both UNH Security and Manchester Police have protocols to handle campus crises.

We are including an executive summary of our workplace violence protocol below, which is only part of the University’s extensive and confidential emergency operations plan, followed by campus resources for safety programs and personal coping strategies.

UNH Executive Summary on Workplace Violence Reporting

Workplace violence may take many forms and may include use of deadly weapons. Advance warning of the violence is highly unlikely. Contact the Manchester Police Department at 911 and UNH Manchester Security at 1-4333 or 641-4101 in the event of any incident of workplace violence.

Shooting Protocol

1. If you witness any armed individual on campus at any time, immediately contact Manchester Police Department at 911 and UNH Manchester Security at 1-4333 or 641-4101.
2. If the shooter is outside the building:
• Turn off all the lights and close and lock all windows and doors.
• Close all window blinds and curtains.
• If you can do so safely, get all individuals on the floor and out of the line of fire.
• Move to a core area (an internal corridor) of the building if safe to do so and remain there until an "all clear" instruction is given by an authorized known voice.
3. If the shooter is inside the building:
• If it is possible to flee the area safely and avoid danger, do so.
• Contact 911 with your location if possible.
• If flight is impossible, lock all doors and secure yourself in your space.
• Close all window blinds and curtains.
• Get down on the floor or under a desk and remain silent.
• Get individuals on the floor and out of the line of fire.
• Wait for the "all clear" instruction.

4. If the shooter comes into your class or office:
   • Stay calm.
   • Attempt to get the word out to other individuals if possible. Call 911 if possible.
   • Maintain eye contact.
   • Stall for time.
   • Attempt to talk with the individual. If you know the individual, use their first name.
   • Put distance between yourself and the offender.
   • If possible, keep an escape route behind you.
   • Never try to grab the weapon.

Suspicious Individuals Protocol

1. Report a suspicious looking individual or activity to UNH Manchester Security at 1-4133 or 641-4101 and Manchester Police at 911. Give your location, name and reason for calling. Be ready to supply a physical description of the individual: age, weight, hair color and length, clothing, facial hair and any other distinguishing features. If the individual is in a vehicle, attempt to get the vehicle make, model and color as well as the license plate number, if possible

2. If you suspect the person is armed or see a weapon, call 911 immediately and report the situation.

3. Do not approach a suspect individual yourself. Contact UNH Manchester Security at 1-4133 or 641-4101and Manchester Police at 911 as quickly as possible while monitoring the location of the person if feasible.

Campus Resources:

University Police offer excellent programs in campus safety strategies. Contact UNH Manchester Security Supervisor Gary Sears at 1-4333 or 641-4101.

Greater Manchester Mental Health will be contacted by Carol Swiech or Regina McCarthy to provide critical incident counseling services through  Manchester Mental Health’s Strategies Toward Alleviating Trauma (STAT Team providing intervention for individuals who have experienced a traumatic event.)

Community Pastoral Counseling

Majors Gregory and Joyce Hartshorn
Corps Officers / Pastors
The Salvation Army
Manchester, NH
Phone: (603) 627-7013
Fax: (603) 622-8332
Gregory.Hartshorn@USE.SALVATIONARMY.ORG
Joyce.Hartshorn@USE.SALVATIONARMY.ORG

Reverend Stephen J. Ferreira, Pastor
The River at Manchester Worship Center
c/o Food For Children, Inc
P.O. Box 4786
ManchesterNH03108
Stephen_ferreira@msn.com
Phone: (603)799-8642

Rabbi Edward Friedman
TempleIsrael
66 Salmon Street
ManchesterNH03104
Phone: (603) 622-6171
Fax:      (603) 622-6199

Fr. Marc R. Montminy, Pastor
St. Marie’s Parish
133 Wayne Street
ManchesterNH03102
Phone: (603) 622-4615
Fax:     (603) 666-4732