School Security and the Use of Proprietary Video Analytics

There was a time when schools added extra staff to watch over the kids during recess, at lunch, or at sporting events. Today, schools in Tyler, TX, are looking for 24/7 surveillance, a video monitoring system that keeps a watchful eye on the school grounds, students, and staff.

Of course, it can be difficult to choose the right system for your needs and budget. With only a certain amount of funds allotted for school security, it’s important to invest in the most useful system. 

The answer may lie in AI-enhanced video analytics.

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AI-Enhanced Video Analytics 

AI-smart video analytics automatically analyzes video content, transforming it into actionable intelligence that automates threat detection without increasing costs. By following a complex series of algorithms and rules, it automatically detects and categorizes certain types of activities. Schools can act quickly on any activity that represents potential threats, whether to students or staff. 

Detect and Respond

Schools may use this advanced technology to detect, deter, and mitigate potential threats. Common scenarios that benefit from AI video analytics include the following:

• The gathering of large groups in unusual areas. 
• Facial or license plate recognition of a person or vehicle on a watchlist. 
• Spotting a potential firearm or other weapon.
• Aggressive movement, possibly in the form of bullying or fighting.
• Someone is entering the school grounds after hours.
• Suspicious vehicle or human movement. 
• An act of vandalism or someone attempting to break in.

The appropriate staff, security personnel, or law enforcement are alerted whenever these scenarios occur, enabling a much faster response time. For instance, when a security camera spots a stranger on a watch list, it sends an immediate alert, allowing security personnel to stop the person before they enter the school grounds.  

Conflict Resolution

When an incident occurs at school between two students or even a student and a teacher, it’s often based on a series of accusations that can neither be proven nor disproven. However, when AI cameras detect trouble, they zoom in. 

Suppose the camera didn’t recognize the incident as a potential security event. In that case, investigators looking into the matter can still search for relevant security footage much faster, resolving the matter in a manner that ensures a fair resolution.

As a trusted leader in the Texas security market, ASAP Security Services is one of the largest privately held security companies. As school threats increased, we started the SECURED Podcast, a place where security experts and administrators can join forces to address the continued rise in issues threatening our schools.  

Some videos specific to this topic include “AI Revolution in School Safety: How Video Analytics Enhances Security and Peace of Mind” and “Securing School Campuses: Harnessing Innovative Technologies.”

To learn more about utilizing AI video monitoring in your school or to schedule a site survey, contact ASAP Security Services today.