| ign="center"> | | | | unrivalled by CCTV cameras. |
| Copyright (c) 2008 Wes Fernley | | | | Network cameras get their name from the fact that |
| A college or university is more than just a place to | | | | they are designed to work over a computer network, |
| learn, it is a home for hundreds and more often | | | | such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. |
| thousands of people, a community. Because of the | | | | They come with built-in web servers, so that data can |
| variances of purpose and design of campus facilities, | | | | be sent directly to any network required. This provides |
| video surveillance can be a tricky business on campus. | | | | simplified remote monitoring capabilities: video feeds |
| Network cameras can help make video surveillance | | | | can be access from anyone with authorization at any |
| stronger and life on campus safer. | | | | time and from anywhere. Even PDAs and cell phones |
| The Benefits of Video Surveillance | | | | with Internet access can be hooked into the network |
| No matter where one is, security is always important. | | | | to view feeds, so security officers can view live |
| A college or university campus especially is a place | | | | security video even while out on patrol or checking on |
| where security is a top priority. A campus is a large | | | | a potential threat. |
| community with people passing in and out on a regular | | | | With such a large campus, video analytics software |
| basis, numerous buildings and facilities, residential and | | | | can also be very useful. While it is always best to |
| non-residential spaces. Properly developed video | | | | have human eyes on hand to catch any unusual |
| surveillance can help security keep tabs on key areas | | | | disturbance, video analytics can also assist in this |
| and increase safety for students and teachers alike at | | | | endeavor. Computers can be programmed to signal |
| the school. | | | | alarms at any sign of unusual activity within the |
| With so many potential threats on a modern campus, | | | | digitized video provided by the network camera, |
| having a well-established and maintained video | | | | immediately alerting security personnel even if none |
| surveillance system can help campus police with | | | | are currently watching the feed at the given moment |
| keeping track of the goings on of such a large space. | | | | an event occurs. |
| The presence of cameras can act as a deterrent for | | | | Installing a Network Camera Video Surveillance |
| would-be criminals. This keeps students safer, as well | | | | System on Campus |
| as campus faculty and staff. | | | | With so many buildings and so many open spaces, it is |
| A video surveillance system can also be used by | | | | near impossible for a campus to be completely |
| campus leadership in ensuring that campus policies | | | | covered by surveillance cameras, and even if not it |
| such as curfews and the like are being properly | | | | might be prohibitively difficult in terms of time and |
| followed. This eases up pressures on campus security | | | | manpower. Thus, before installing a video surveillance |
| forces, allowing them to spend their time more | | | | system on campus you should examine what areas |
| productively in defending against greater threats such | | | | are the most vulnerable to security risks and determine |
| as theft, vandalism and violent acts. | | | | exactly where cameras are needed. |
| Network Camera Video Surveillance | | | | Interior spaces, such as cafeterias, hallways, gyms, etc. |
| For an area the size of an average campus, network | | | | should be looked at. Also certain exterior spaces such |
| cameras can be a great advantage to more traditional | | | | as parking lots are also prime spots for security |
| CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) camera set-ups. | | | | cameras. More private areas such as dorms and |
| Network cameras are generally small and compact. | | | | locker rooms should be avoided, so as to protect the |
| They are easy to install, and have a host of benefits | | | | privacy of campus residents. |