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Video Deployment
School district’s bus security system serves as first line of defense for student safety and incident investigation
Canyons School District is located in the Southeast region of Salt Lake County, Utah. The school sys- tem serves approximately 33,900 students in 44 schools, including 29 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools and several spe- cial program schools.
District Covers Many Miles
This large district covers 192 square miles, and relies on a well-coordi- nated bus system to transport 15,000 students daily on bus routes that
cover close to 1.5 million miles a year. The district’s 200 Transportation Department employees maintain a fleet of 175 school buses that serve over 4,700 stops and 2,500 activity trips annually.
“Student safety is a top priority for us, and buses have more than their fair share of problems,” said Dean Glanville, director of technol- ogy support for Canyons School District. “Our video systems are a key piece of technology used to keep our students and drivers safe. Bullying, fights, inappropriate behavior, accidents and vandalism have all been documented with our camera systems. Video evidence is a critical piece of the puzzle that helps our principals and adminis-
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