The Benefits of License Plate Recognition for Schools

As we look back on 2022, many of our thoughts turn to the safety of our schools. Unfortunately, as many of you know, it was not a good year. According to K-12 Dive, the 2022 calendar year broke the record with about 300 school shootings, the most in over four decades. By comparison, 2010 saw 15 school shootings. 

While we can debate the reasons for this crisis, schools across the country are taking measures to create safer campuses, protecting both students and staff. One of the steps they’re taking is the implementation of security cameras with license plate recognition (LPR). 

Let’s explore what this advanced analytic offers schools in Wichita Falls, TX, and the surrounding areas. 

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How Does License Plate Recognition Work?

Advancements in technology and video analytics have made license plate recognition highly reliable and an affordable option for schools. At ASAP Security Services, we work with school districts throughout Texas to install advanced security systems. To support us in this work, we partner with Avigilon, a leader in state-of-the-art security cameras. 

Avigilon LPR analytics reads license plates and links the data to live and recorded video. Schools create and import license plate watch lists, enabling security alerts should the camera spot one of the license plates on these lists. 

How Does License Plate Recognition Benefit Schools?

An LPR solution can automatically screen arriving vehicles, giving security and administrators real-time awareness of who is on school property. This system also alerts security staff and administrators if a vehicle enters the grounds with a license plate that’s on the watch list. 

This proactive measure enables security to take immediate action, protecting the school from banned individuals. Not only do schools use this to detect potentially violent individuals, but also those wanted in connection with a crime or embroiled in potential custody issues. When integrated with access control, a school can go into immediate lockdown, protecting staff and students. 

Should a security event occur, time-stamped footage lets users quickly identify the offender. These smart cameras can also locate a vehicle in real time and track it through the property. Additionally, these cameras provide unusual motion detection and self-learning video analytics, getting smarter as they watch over your school and detecting possible security issues that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Why ASAP Security Services?

At ASAP Security Services, we’ve worked with schools across Texas since 1947, providing security measures that deter, detect, and mitigate potentially dangerous situations. We bring the latest carefully-implemented solutions that achieve the highest level of security while retaining a relaxed campus environment dedicated to learning. 

As the only Avigilon Platinum Plus Dealer in Texas, our staff is trained and certified in the design, installation, and deployment of their most advanced security systems. To learn more about the latest in license plate recognition or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact ASAP Security Services today.