For college or university public safety agencies of any size, ensuring the safety of your community is critical. Break away from traditional body-worn camera systems by leveraging the versatility of smartphones, minimizing equipment fatigue and maximizing functionality.
Versaterm Visual Labs General Manager Scott Tomlin. Photo courtesy Versaterm
The Versaterm Visual Labs platform ensures that agencies can take advantage of rapid advances in both hardware and software technology with a versatile and flexible smartphone solution.
In this interview with Campus Safety, Versaterm Visual Labs General Manager Scott Tomlin discusses how his company’s all-in-one approach to officer body-worn cameras replaces traditional single-purpose hardware, helping to streamline operations and reduce officer equipment fatigue.
Campus Safety: What is the top video surveillance system from Versaterm, and what makes it special? How does it apply to healthcare facilities, schools and/or higher education security, public safety and/or emergency management?
Scott Tomlin: Versaterm Visual Labs redefines video surveillance with its Android-based solution, combining body-worn, in-vehicle, and interview room video capabilities into a single device. This all-in-one approach replaces traditional single-purpose hardware, reducing equipment fatigue and streamlining operations. Our platform ensures accountability, transparency, and compliance with features like secure cloud storage, automatic uploads, and advanced redaction tools. These capabilities improve incident response, coordination, and community trust for campus law enforcement.
CS: What other products or offerings would you like to highlight, and what are some of their qualities and benefits?
Tomlin: Our CJIS-compliant digital evidence management system simplifies video, audio and photo handling through automatic cloud uploads. Administrators can tag files with metadata, such as case numbers and locations, ensuring quick and accurate retrieval. Built-in redaction tools streamline the protection of sensitive information, including blurring faces or muting audio. This system enhances operational efficiency, supports transparency, and ensures compliance with public record requirements.
CS: How do Versaterm and its offerings address the needs of hospitals, schools and/or universities?
Tomlin: Visual Labs equips campus security teams with GPS tracking and real-time situational awareness, enabling swift and effective incident response. Our solution reduces costs and streamlines operations by consolidating critical functions like video capture and evidence management into a single platform. As part of the larger Versaterm ecosystem, it offers seamless integration with additional tools, giving campuses the flexibility to address their unique safety and transparency needs.
CS: What else is new or noteworthy about your Versaterm for 2025?
Tomlin: Versaterm continues to build out and enhance its purpose-built public safety ecosystem, spanning from community engagement to professional standards to school safety. This year, we introduced new capabilities for mental health, wellness and flexible CAD/RMS options through recent acquisitions of Mindbase and Integrated Computer Systems. We also expanded our community engagement solutions, which include smart automation and AI-powered non-emergency reporting and triaging.
CS: What is Versaterm’s overall value proposition to schools, universities and/or hospitals? Why should they do business with you?
Tomlin: Versaterm empowers schools and universities to prioritize safety, optimize operations and enhance security, all while future-proofing their infrastructure. For example, Komutel offers advanced communication solutions that streamline workflows, improve patient care and enhance emergency response capabilities in healthcare facilities. In educational settings, CaseWorX for Schools delivers robust case management, incident reporting and holistic student support, enabling schools to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
Safety and support are at the heart of Versaterm’s mission to foster thriving educational environments. Our solutions help schools and universities proactively identify risks, address behavioral concerns and coordinate effective emergency responses by centralizing critical information and enabling seamless communication between administrators, counselors and first responders. These tools support prevention and intervention efforts and empower institutions to create tailored safety plans, ensuring no student falls through the cracks.With decades of expertise in public safety and innovative technology, Versaterm is dedicated to helping schools build secure, supportive spaces where students can succeed. Partnering with Versaterm equips organizations with the tools to create safer, more efficient and resilient communities for everyone they serve.
CS: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Tomlin: Versaterm’s selective growth strategy prioritizes enhancing workflows to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. This approach empowers schools and universities to streamline operations while promoting equitable outcomes. Versaterm’s solutions are flexible, available as standalone software or seamlessly integrated with existing systems. This adaptability allows institutions to adopt technology tailored to their unique needs without disrupting existing processes, fostering safer, more resilient communities.
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