Transform School Security with AI-Powered Video Security – Oregon Business

Brand Story – How data-driven video technology aims to proactively mitigate risk, respond to incidents more effectively, and ultimately provide peace of mind for students, employees, and families.

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In recent years, school districts across the United States have faced significant challenges in creating safe learning environments for students. The unfortunate increase in incidents of violence, vandalism and bullying has forced school administrators to seek innovative solutions to proactively protect their school communities.

While video security systems have been common in most schools for many years, these systems have traditionally been used for forensic purposes – to review incidents after the fact. But with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven video technology is now transforming school safety and security.

Real-time threat detection and response

AI-enabled cameras, smart sensors, and advanced analytics coupled with a video security system can provide real-time insights that enable schools to more effectively detect and combat potential threats. AI-enabled video systems can monitor, detect and classify objects and activities and alert staff to unusual situations. AI-powered video analytics software can learn a camera scene and detect atypical behavior, such as: E.g. large gatherings of people, people moving against the normal flow of traffic, or objects left unattended. Audio sensors can detect broken glass, gunshots or calls for help, while air quality sensors can detect smoking, vaping or the presence of harmful gases. When these events are detected, the VMS automatically sends alerts to appropriate personnel via desktop or mobile devices, allowing personnel to respond quickly and effectively.

By integrating with existing security systems such as access control and intercom systems, the open platform video management software (VMS) creates a comprehensive and user-friendly security solution.

Use recorded data for proactive planning

In addition to real-time monitoring, data-driven video technology provides a wealth of archived data that can be analyzed to better prepare for future threats. For example, if a child goes missing, the VMS's forensic search tools, combined with analytics data, can quickly determine the child's last known location and the person he or she may have left with, immediately providing the information needed to resolve the situation. The archived videos and data also provide a wealth of information that can be evaluated for protocol and process improvement. Key benefits of using AI and machine learning (ML) in video security for education include:

• Real-time threat detection and alerting
• Improved situational awareness for employees and first responders
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Efficient forensic search and analysis
• Integration into existing security systems for a comprehensive solution

Affordable and flexible solutions

As technology advances and costs decrease, implementing data-driven video management technology has become more accessible and affordable for school districts. The rise of cloud-based solutions and hybrid on-premise/cloud designs further expand the flexibility and scalability of these systems, allowing schools to adapt to their individual needs and budgets.

In today's world, the use of AI-powered video security is critical to creating safe learning environments. By harnessing the power of data-driven video technology, school administrators can proactively mitigate risk, respond to incidents more effectively, and ultimately provide peace of mind for students, staff, and families. As we continue to face new challenges in education, innovative video solutions will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of school communities.

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