Crime Prevention

The University of New Hampshire provides its community with a free text message/email alert system.  The alert system allows the University of New Hampshire to contact you during an emergency by sending text mesages to your: E-mail (school, personal, other), Cell Phone, or Pager. Read more at:

CAMPUS ALERT

An active shooter is defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms. Read more about protocools at:

ACTIVE SHOOTER

The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at UNH provides support to students managing significant mental health concerns. BIT members work directly with students to make referrals, ensure that they are connected to appropriate support, and promote a safe, successful, and nondisruptive environment on campus.  Read more at: 

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION

The University of New Hampshire utilizes a network of Blue Light Emergency Telephones for your safety and convenience. The phones are located throughout campus and marked by blue lights and the word "emergency." The yellow phone boxes located outside of many dorm entrances have a red emergency button as well. In an emergency press the red button to automatically dial the UNH Police Department.  Read more at:

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