Education

“Video surveillance gave us peace of mind”

“We have actively promoted both in the school and on the premises that we are now using video surveillance and things have gone quiet. We are really happy with the system. We know now that our personnel, students, premises and assets are protected, it gives us peace of mind.” states Ms. Marilyn Clay, Business Manager at The Campion School, a Catholic Science College in Hornchurch, Essex, UK. More than 1200 students between 11 and 16 attend the school.

The Campion School in Hornchurch, Essex, UK. 

Proper access control for visitors

“We turned to video surveillance primarily because we needed an effective way to monitor visitors,” explains Marilyn Clay, Business Manager at The Campion School. “Now we can quickly and easily register visitors and we know exactly who is where on our premises at any time during the day. We also had some problems with students leaving the premises without clearance, but Mirasys video surveillance has helped us to eliminate this problem,” adds Mrs. Clay.

Security cameras at the entrance doors and parking lots are an easy way to monitor the visitors and ensure they are properly signed in, while still allowing the students to move freely around the campus. 

Security cameras help keeping track of visitors to the school campus also during sports events.

Powerful deterrent against vandalism

Video surveillance acts as a powerful deterrent against vandalism, such as broken windows and graffiti. “This type of vandalism may not make headlines but the costs from repairing and cleaning mount up over the years, eroding budgets and taking money away from other investments. Regarding misbehaviour, we are lucky to have such well-behaving students,” says Mrs. Clay.

“However, if needed, recorded video can be used to provide clear evidence in disciplinary situations. We are now able to see both sides of the story if a dispute arises”. 

Intelligent video surveillance secures the daily life of teachers and students alike.