4 Real-World Examples of Remote Monitoring in Schools

School security has become a top priority for administrators and legislators nationwide. Everyone is looking for the perfect solution to protect our students and staff. But, evolving challenges like unauthorized access, vandalism, and mental health emergencies have stalled traditional security systems' impact. Schools are turning to more progressive means to monitor and secure their campuses. 

Remote monitoring is a game-changing solution, providing real-time, comprehensive coverage that enhances your school's security strategy. When managed by a professional and certified team, remote monitoring can help protect your Amarillo, TX, school in many ways. Continue reading for four real-world examples.

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Example 1: Detecting Vandalism Before It Escalates

After hours is a hard time to manage the security of a campus building, as most staff and students have left for the day. In this example, a group of individuals stays late and can access an area of the building where they go undetected by regular patrols. But, with remote monitoring cameras placed in the less-traveled parts of the building, security personnel can detect this suspicious activity. After spotting the potential vandals, they can alert local authorities and stop damage before it happens.

Example 2: Rapid Response to Mental Health Emergencies

A student is suddenly enraged on the playground during a regular school day and begins attacking others. No one on duty has the experience to calm the students down, and children scatter for their safety, resulting in a chaotic scene. Remote monitoring cameras catch the incident, and the monitoring team instantly responds by notifying school staff of the emergency. School personnel can quickly respond and tend to the student, while others help to corral the remaining children. The fast response time helped to limit the injuries caused by the student. 

Example 3: Spotting Unusual Behavior

At 8:00 a.m., a student is spotted attempting to access a secured school area. At 11:30 a.m., the student is spotted again attempting to access this area. The remote monitoring system, equipped with advanced analytics, detected this unusual behavior pattern and alerted the security personnel to investigate the situation further to uncover why the student repeated this attempt. The proactive insights allowed the school to prevent a potential security incident before it escalated to something more serious.

Example 4: Protecting the Entire Campus

Many schools focus security efforts on main buildings, leaving parking lots or sports facilities vulnerable. The simple truth is that on-the-ground resources must be prioritized in areas where most of the student population resides. Remote monitoring helps resolve this issue by providing comprehensive coverage across campus. Suppose a suspicious vehicle is spotted in the school parking lot late at night. In that case, remote monitoring can zoom in on the vehicle, take license plate numbers, and immediately alert local law enforcement to ensure that potential threats are addressed before they become more dangerous.

ASAP Security Services specializes in remote monitoring solutions that keep your Amarillo, TX, campus safe around the clock. These real-world examples show how these services could benefit your school. Contact us today to learn more about our school security solutions.