by AF0413 h5 — April 15, 2009—Axis Communications has announced that the Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan is using Axis network cameras to increase public school security in a cost-effective manner.
More than 600 network cameras and video encoders are being installed in the district’s high schools and ninth grade centers during spring 2009, says the company.
Located in the suburban Detroit area, Chippewa is the state’s 10th largest school district (out of more than 500), serving 15,000 students. The school district sought out a network video solution (vs. analog) because of superior image quality, centralized storage and management, integration into the district’s active directory and Web integration.
Like most school districts, Chippewa Valley is highly sensitive to theft, vandalism, violence and bullying. Its goal is to protect people and property. Until now, the school district has had to rely on hall monitors and security guards to be physically present during school hours and periods of heavy building use, such as concerts and athletics.
For more information, visit the Axis Web site.
