Keeping students and staff safe at school has always been a top priority for district leaders. Recent violence, however, has called attention to gaps in coverage and areas for improvement. As Texas school districts are working to bolster security measures, teams like Circle Industries are increasing awareness about the latest technology improvements in video surveillance systems. These new features monitor kids’ safety at school and offer parents peace of mind knowing that potential issues and concerns are seen and addressed more quickly.

Continue reading to learn about the capabilities of smart video surveillance systems and how they will keep children safer at school in Corpus Christi and the greater Rio Grande Valley.

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Smart Video Surveillance

What is smart video surveillance? Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow today’s surveillance systems to learn and recognize patterns, spot abnormal behavior and notify district leaders and security teams of suspicious activities.

These innovative surveillance cameras learn information about an area over time and take note of routine activities. When something is out-of-the-ordinary, it can raise an alert and send the system manager a push notification or text message. Atypical events can include a large crowd gathering or a child experiencing a medical issue. Using these systems can reduce violent attacks and also help respond to medical emergencies.

Effective Cameras for Surveillance in Schools

Many types of surveillance cameras are available today, but not all are suited for the needs of schools. Here are three camera types schools should consider:

• Bullet security cameras - one of the most popular in schools, these cameras are mounted to walls or ceilings and pointed in specific directions. Even when the lighting is dim, these cameras generate high-definition images.
• Dome security cameras - these cameras often lurk near the ceiling in hallways and classrooms. They can rotate and allow filming at a wide angle to allow for the maximum amount of view.
• Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras - known for their ability to change position dynamically, these cameras are highly flexible. They can capture the most detailed security footage, zooming in on an intruder, providing facial recognition, or capturing a license plate.

Detecting People

Facial recognition is beneficial to schools in identifying intruders, banned students, or people who do not have permission to be on school grounds. By zeroing in on a person’s face, video surveillance camera software then compares that face to a facial recognition database to identify the person and respond accordingly.

Gunshot and Weapons Detection

In situations that deal with guns or weapons, we’ve learned all too well that time is of the essence to save lives. The latest cameras on the market can integrate with smart security systems and help identify the location of active shooters or other violent threats. In addition, smart video systems immediately notify authorities, so they can respond faster and protect students and staff.

 

If you want to learn more about how a smart video surveillance system could help protect students at your school in the Valley, call us or fill out our online contact form for more information.