In order to comply with the rapidly approaching FCC narrowbanding mandate and ease communication between its campuses and first responders, the South-Western City School District underwent a major radio system upgrade. The new system allows for district-wide communication with digital radios, GPS tracking on buses and instant access to the Grove City police dispatch center.
The Culver City (Calif.) School District has integrated its new IP video and access control solutions. Now, entry to the campuses is limited to authorized persons and vehicles, and clearer video helps keep crime under control.
The Kyrene School District in Arizona installs IP cameras to protect its schools and district offices.
The Nye County (Nev.) School District has installed an audio enhancement, panic alarm and camera system in its classrooms that not only keeps kids safe and secure, but helps them stay engaged in class lessons.
The University of Southern California has drastically reduced violent crimes by introducing video surveillance, security ambassadors and community programs into the neighborhoods surrounding campus.
In a pilot program, Arizona State University students and staff used Near Field Communication-enabled mobile phones to enter their residence hall. The technology could eventually provide an alternative to ID cards on campuses.
Banning alcohol from campus events as well as education, interventions and enforcement helped URI clean up its act.
Here’s how Rush University Medical Center embarked on an overhaul of its security systems to deploy a future-proofed integrated access control and video system.