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This resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Education and the Attorney General to regularly update two critical school safety documents that have remained largely unchanged since 2007. The first document, the "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines," provides schools with guidance on establishing security measures such as building access control, perimeter security, collaboration with law enforcement, and emergency planning. The second document, "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1," requires law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures for handling potential school safety emergencies like bomb threats, active shooter responses, school lockdowns, and evacuations. Given the evolving nature of school safety challenges, the resolution emphasizes the importance of keeping these guidelines current to help school personnel and law enforcement prevent, mitigate, and respond effectively to potential safety emergencies. The resolution calls for periodic reviews and revisions of both documents to ensure they reflect the most up-to-date best practices in school security, ultimately aiming to enhance the safety of students and staff in New Jersey schools.

Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR123