Case Study: School Needing Upgraded Security System

Lewiston, ME, Summer 2024

OBJECTIVE

Upgrade and unify the security infrastructure across multiple schools to improve usability, efficiency, and response times.

CHALLENGES

Outdated and fragmented security system with multiple, disconnected platforms.

Lack of user-friendliness, making it difficult for administrators to retrieve and review footage.

No centralized management, requiring staff to navigate different systems across different schools.

Inefficient security protocols leading to a reactive rather than proactive response to incidents.

OUR APPROACH

Value Engineering: Designed a cost-effective solution that leveraged existing infrastructure to maximize efficiency within budget constraints.

Standardization: Consolidated various security systems into a single, unified Verkada platform for seamless management.

System Revamp: Redesigned security protocols to enhance real-time monitoring, access control, and incident response.

Proactive Security: Enabled improved surveillance, faster retrieval of footage, and automated alerts for better situational awareness.

IMPLEMENTATION & KEY FEATURES

Access Control: Implemented a streamlined and secure entry system across all school buildings.

Cameras: Upgraded to high-definition Verkada cameras with cloud-based access for real-time and historical footage.

Environmental Sensors: Installed sensors to monitor environmental conditions, ensuring safety and compliance.

Centralized Management: Provided administrators with a single dashboard for full visibility and control across all schools.

RESULTS & IMPACT

Improved ease of use and accessibility for security personnel.

Faster incident response times due to centralized system management.

Enhanced situational awareness through proactive monitoring and automated alerts.

Cost savings by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than a full system overhaul.

Increased security and peace of mind for students, staff, and parents.

CONCLUSION

The Lewiston School District now has a state-of-the-art security system that is unified, proactive, and easy to manage.

“The professionalism, knowledge, communication and efficiency was inspiring. During this project of getting cameras in multiple buildings at no point did I feel like this was going to go in a bad direction. One of my most memorable moments that I knew we had partnered with the right team was during the first day of scheduled on site work at Longley. On our way over, we passed a united rentals truck, and sure enough when we pulled in the required exterior lift was on site. We were then met by the team and they had hit the ground running. This theme continued throughout the entire project, they were always ready to go, always pleasant to work with and always interested to make sure results were to our satisfaction. In the end we have working cameras that since day one install have been invaluable and folks are happy to use them.”

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