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How to Use Cameras in Schools to Improve Security

School staff can now view digital camera footage on an HDTV and not only identify faces, but clothing and license plates as well. A camera can then identify students who ought to be in class and alert an authority, who can use the built in speaker to talk to that student and order him back to class. 

Some schools in Detroit are putting footage in real time on screens in the hallway so that students can see they are being filmed, a deterrent to bad behavior. Schools using cameras report a 60 percent reduction in vandalism after installing its system.  

Some schools have leveraged modern video system so teachers can focus on teaching rather than incident investigation. Principals and assistant principals can watch multiple cameras simultaneously from their desktop computers and do more with their limited resources than patrolling hallways. 

Universities are now using cameras that capture license plates. Also the school reports greatly reduced incidence of theft on campus, as well as improved safety. 

To tackle theft in school, some districts are even utilizing technology similar to that used for terrorist threats, which can pinpoint a suspicious package representing a potential bomb threat. 

Good coverage for an average school could involve a variety of camera options from fixed IP to movable PTZ or a new 360 View Camera. Zadar Technology can provide many solutions to any environment that involves childrens' safety.