July 6, 2007
Kids and cops synch up in integrated surveillance system
Students at Bishop Brossart High School in Alexandria, KY can look forward to an improved security system this fall - one that includes the 14-member Alexandria Police Department. Under a new test system, security cameras in Bishop Brossart's hallways and cafeterias will be accessible to police surveillance monitors. It's a test drive of a preventative program that is focused on student safety. Officers will be able to view surveillance footage from public areas at the school at any time, allowing them to respond quickly to any potential issues. Although the possibility of a serious problem is rare in this small town, this program, which will expand to neighboring elementary and middle schools if successful, could be a landmark model for other, larger schools, around the country in the future.
Officers and administrators in Alexandria are hoping that the surveillance cameras, especially the link to law enforcement, will further deter students and other citizens from vandalizing or otherwise endangering the school environment, at least in public areas like hallways and cafeterias, which will be the only areas accessible by law enforcement.
School surveillance is a growing market; increasing due to concerns over student safety and recent violence. This system in Alexandria would have never been possible without the recent advances of IP video, a technology that allows remote access and viewing of surveillance footage. The growing presence of IP video and related technologies will only make this kind of relationship more effective.
Posted by Jennifer on July 6, 2007 5:30 PM | Comments (0)
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