Jefferson school district 14J is seeking funding to replace our existing video surveillance system

Improving our video surveillance capabilities will help US with both the detection and investigation of school related incidents. Being able to see and identifying incidents in real-time is crucial in expediting communications with local law enforcement. Our current system has proven inadequate for both identifying incidents around the district as well as providing footage necessary to investigate incidents after the fact. Jefferson school district 14J is looking to their current video surveillance system with new technology to remedy these problems so we may more effectively partner with our local law enforcement, marion county sheriffs department. In out current enviroment, our threat assesment process is very reactionary. When incidents happen, we often hear about them as the incident occurs and then use the camera system to look for footage about why the incident occurred. With the implementation of a new system, our campus monitor would be able to monitor cameras in realtime so we can see and respond to incidents fasters. Having a more reliable system will also help US with investigating incidents and providing information to administration and law enforcement. Having reliable footage will also give US important tools we can use for training and continuing to improve our school safety plans.