School CCTV Systems

Intrusions and Break-Ins

Criminals know that schools potentially have thousands of devices, computers, sports equipment, and materials, and opening times and holidays are public information. Advanced CCTV can pre-empt criminal activity, verify whether an intrusion attempt is underway, transmit alerts and details to security staff and the emergency services, and use audible warnings and alarms to advise criminals that they are being monitored and recorded.

Anti-Social Behaviour

Schools often struggle with anti-social behaviour, from minor disagreements to smoking in concealed areas, bullying, the use of illicit substances and drug dealing in some settings. Always-on CCTV can detect even covert unwanted activity or patterns that arouse suspicion, pre-empting and preventing such incidents from occurring.

Unauthorised Entry

Entry permissions are a key priority for schools, which have a duty to safeguard pupils, parents, and staff, as well as additional responsibilities for looking after and protecting children who may have complex family circumstances. Built-in functionality like facial recognition and biometric scanning ensures only approved individuals are permitted entry, while any unknown person cannot access the school site.

Vandalism and Arson

Petty theft, smashed windows and arson attacks can cause huge amounts of damage, cost and disruption to schools, and unfortunately, are sometimes common. Physical safeguards alongside highly visible CCTV deter these types of threats and ensure opportunist perpetrators know they are subject to continual surveillance.

Violence and Aggression

Teachers and reception staff may be subject to aggressive and confrontational behaviour, often regarding disciplinary action or student disputes. Behavioural analytics can detect early signs of intimidation or threat before they occur, de-escalating the situation or preventing incidents from reaching this level of severity.