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ments and characteristics of people and vehicles while ignoring any activity that is not relevant to a scene. These cameras were selected to help alert security officers of potentially critical events to help enable a proactive response.
The H4 Mini Dome and H4 Fisheye cameras were also chosen due to their exceptional low-light performance; they feature infrared and LightCatcher technologies to overcome challenging lighting conditions, day or night. Together, the selection of cameras that GCSD installed offer a tailored security solution for each of its school environments.
In addition to the capabilities of the new cameras, GCSD’s adminis- trators and dedicated security officers have reported that they are extremely satisfied with the usability of the new system, which has allowed for a centralized, collaborative approach to security.
The Motorola Solutions XPR 3500e radios GCSD uses across its locations allow security operators to quickly contact each other if a suspicious activity is flagged by the Avigilon solution, enabling them to take immediate action to keep students and staff safe. Together, the two systems help school officials seamlessly improve operations from the time an emergency call is placed until after an incident is resolved.
The radio system is operated by the district and provides county- wide coverage.
Exceeding Expectations
Since GCSD’s complete Avigilon and Motorola Solutions system was deployed, its advanced capabilities have benefited all of the depart- ments that rely on it. School administrators have reported that ACC software is easy to use and it has given them a greater ability to col- laborate with the district office in real-time when reviewing video of events, providing them with actionable information and the ability to
make decisions together.
lytics have expedited searches by presenting them with the desired information in a timely fashion, rather than requiring them to hunt through the system for events. Additionally, the new Avigilon solu- tion has allowed first responders to access a location’s video in near real-time before arriving, providing greater insight when responding to an event. When on site, Motorola Solutions radios keep them con- nected so that they are armed with the right information when responding to the incident.
Overall, the system has promoted better collaboration, helped improve efficiency and offered greater insight to those who use it.
Expanding its security and surveillance system has also helped mitigate misconduct amongst the students. Many students were aware of the gaps in the old system and would cause mischief in blind spots so that there was no video evidence of incidents that occurred, such as smoking, skipping class, vandalism or bullying.
Now that the system is much more robust, there are fewer behavioral incidents, and when they do occur, the ability to respond to them with clear video evidence has helped streamline disciplinary actions. School administrators can easily bookmark video clips, making it easy to refer back to when addressing an incident without storing the video.
School of Success
Before installing a complete Avigilon and Motorola Solutions system, GCSD found itself with an outdated system that had gaps in coverage and offered little reliability. Today, GCSD is satisfied knowing that its campuses are equipped with state-of- the-art security and critical communications technologies, helping to better protect its students, staff and resources.
Ralph C. Jensen is the editor in chief of Campus Security & Life Safety magazine.
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