This is a system that is now being studied by the school to better monitor those coming onto and leaving the campus. The system is seen as an alternative to placing a fence around the campus, which would change the atmosphere of the campus. The system not only would be used during the school hours to monitor parking lots and courtyard areas, but also would be placed in certain classrooms, for example, Special Needs classroom where there is the possibility that a situation may occur. At night after school hours, the system would be used in the area of school security to monitor activity around the campus and protect the school from theft and vandalism. An answering machine and a number that the students and faculty can call into to give the officer information the help keep the campus drug and violence free.
Information is left anonymously and is investigated by the officer.
A school initiated program that helps the students work out their conflicts without turning to violence to settle the dispute. There have been no reports of anyone being involved in a fight or conflict after meeting with the peer mediation group. York County Drug Dog. The York County Sheriff s Department provides a drug dog to the campus of Northwestern High School. The dog and a deputy come to the campus on a random basis and walk the locker and classroom areas of the campus.