California District to Install Security Cameras at Elementary Campuses

California District to Install Security Cameras at Elementary Campuses

Fresno Unified School District is installing security cameras on all of its elementary school campuses.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • April 15, 2019

Fresno Unified School District is in the process of installing new cameras and upgrading existing cameras on all elementary school campuses. The project will result in about two dozen cameras on each campus, which will feed into a central monitoring station that will be monitored 24/7.

"These are high-definition cameras," said Armand Chavez, with FUSD's Emergency Response. "We're able to zoom in and zoom out, the recording on it is high quality when you take a look at the replay on it."

School officials hope that increase in security will boost security on campuses for students and staff, as well as decrease after-hours vandalism.

"I think the one thing we've probably missed over the years with the absence of cameras is some of the things that have happened on the campus with vandalism and graffiti," Chavez said.

The principal of Aynesworth Elementary, one of 65 campuses in the district receiving the new cameras, said the equipment adds a layer of security.

"It's been received really well, including the kids," principal Cha Vang said. "We've talked to them about it's a way to keep you safe; it’s a way for us to monitor to make sure good things are happening here at school."

The elementary school camera installation project will cost $10 million. All high schools and middle schools in FUSD area are already equipped with video surveillance equipment.

About the Author

Jessica Davis is the Associate Content Editor for 1105 Media.

Featured

  • California School District Modernizes Surveillance System

    i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, recently announced that the Murietta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) in Riverside County, CA, has undertaken a project to modernize its first-generation surveillance system to new high-resolution i-PRO network cameras, and the i-PRO Video Insight video management system (VMS). Read Now

  • RAD Makes History with First Robotic Dog Deployed to Taylor Police Department

    Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., recently announced that it has delivered a RADDOG LE to the Taylor, Michigan Police Department. The delivery of RADDOG LE to the Taylor Police Department marks a historic moment in the integration of technology within law enforcement. This milestone underscores RAD’s commitment to revolutionizing the landscape of security and public safety through cutting-edge AI-powered, robotic solutions. Read Now

  • Passing the Test

    The discussion about secured access and access control for higher education and K-12 is continuously expanding and evolving. That is a good thing. The more knowledge we gain and the more solutions that become available, linked and interoperable, the better and higher the level of security and safety. Read Now

  • Driving a Major Shift

    One of the driving forces for change has been the high demand for unified solutions. Users are asking their vendors for a way to manage all their security systems through a single interface, from a single pane. This has led to a flurry of software development to seamlessly integrate access control systems with video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, health monitoring, analytics with artificial intelligence (AI), and more. Read Now

Most   Popular

Webinars