All vehicles must display the appropriate parking decal or pass. The residence life department, in conjunction with the facilities and public safety departments, provides security for the residence areas by installation of dead bolts in all students' residences, installation of public access emergency call boxes, and extensive exterior lighting of walkways and parking lots. The residence halls have a dual locking system where the student's room door lock and suite door are keyed to the same lock. In addition to these systems, the college staffs its residence areas with resident assistants and residence directors. Although not having powers of arrest, New Hampshire College public safety officers are trained in crime prevention, security patrolling, and general services to the campus community.
Emphasis is placed on personal security of students and staff, stressing interpersonal skill.
Although the protection of property is important, it is clearly secondary to the protection of people. Officers are encouraged to develop their powers of observation and to work closely with the Manchester and Hooksett Police and Fire Departments. A spirit of cooperation is maintained, working hand in hand to keep the campus and the adjoining communities safe. In accordance with established policy, local low enforcement agencies will take charge of investigations or arrests involving felonies or serious misdemeanors, unless both they and the college agree to deal with the situation otherwise.