Schools are open to communities, making the safety and security on campus exceptionally important. Issues that may compromise campus security are diverse, ranging from trespassing and theft, to bullying, vandalism and injury. School-aged children are vulnerable and lack awareness when it comes to confronting danger. With an advanced surveillance system, school staff can perform security networking right on campus, and police or security can do so remotely. If a suspicious person or object is detected, the alarm will trigger, mobilising real-time assistance. Early detection of a dangerous situation on campus significantly increases the likelihood of prevention.

The Sanyu Elementary school prioritises healthy development and quality education and intitiatives and solid security is needed for all these initiatives to operate smoothly, and to ensure parents that their children are learning in a safe environment. The school has placed a great deal of effort and resources into security infrastructure enhancement and renovation. The surveillance system, as the pivotal mechanism for security on campus, has also had an overhaul and was up graded to an IP based system.

The Sanyu Elementary School selected Vivotek as their first choice as it is a recognised brand in Taiwan and a technology which as been tried and tested already in other schools. With Vivotek’s local distributor Zero One Technology’s professional advice and support, 48 Vivotek network cameras were chosen for the project.

48 network cameras have been installed in hallways, stairways, and around sports grounds, creating a seamless shield of protection for children wherever they are on campus. Hallways and stairways, which are semi-outdoor areas, are places with high contrast lighting conditions. Capturing fine details while maintaining superb image quality can be challenging under such circumstances, only cameras with excellent image processing capability are adequate. Vivotek’s IP8332-C, a 1MP bullet-style network camera, features a removable IR-cut filter and IR illuminators, effective up to 15M. This camera captures video with exceptional image quality and resolution around the clock.

As for harsh outdoor environments, the IP8332-C is encased in weather-proof casing to withstand rain and dust, ensuring stable operation and monitoring under any weather condition. The IP8332-C is also an ideal option for monitoring hallways and stairways.

Apart from the indoors, children have physical education classes and play around outside on the sports grounds. However, monitoring this area can be challenging considering the openness of the premises. Vivotek’s speed dome network camera SD8312E, with its sophisticated pan/tilt mechanism, was installed for sports ground surveillance. The SD8312E is capable of fast, precise movements with continuous 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. Designed with WDR Pro technology and a removable IR-cut filter, the camera is able to deliver unparalleled visibility day and night, clearly capturing every move on the ground.

Vivotek’s IP8130, a 1MP small-sized and elegant designed cube network camera, was installed in the security office at the school entrance. Any activity around the security office, such as intrusion or vandalism, can be monitored, protecting not only the security guard staff, but also school children. With a supporting smart phone application, Vivotek’s Iviewer, security guards can access live video off-site in real time through Iphone or Android platforms.

Kelly Huang , Director of General Affairs at Sanyu Elementary School stated: “Ever since the establishment of Sanyu Elementary School 20 years ago, our top priorities have been the children’s safety, positive growth and excellent scholarship. The school has put great effort into making the environment safer and friendlier. After Vivotek’s cameras were installed, our surveillance quality improved significantly. The clarity and fine details in the footage delivered by Vivotek network cameras have exceeded our expectation. We are convinced that Vivotek is the best choice for campus security.”

William Ku, Vice President of Vivotek’s International Business Division, stated: “Campus safety always needs to be stressed. Providing our children with a safe and enjoyable learning space ensures sound development. In recent years there have been several devastating attacks on schools around the world. There have been heartbreaking tragedies and innocent children have suffered, there have been incidents in the U.S, China and South America. Sometimes attacks are unpredictable, but precautionary measures, like a comprehensive security mechanism with advanced surveillance capacity, can minimize the possibility of tragedies and irreversible loss.”