Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, school districts are increasingly turning to vape detectors in schools to curb e-cigarette use among students. The sensors can detect vapors and chemicals that are released when students use their devices, notifying administrators when they’re activated. These systems also have the ability to monitor air quality and alert staff of significant changes in temperature, humidity, Nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Ensuring Safety: Implementing Vape Detectors in Schools
The device, which looks similar to a smoke detector, doesn’t record video or audio and does not identify specific students by name, protecting student privacy rights. The Mesa Public Schools district, which is installing the devices in bathrooms, reports that they have been effective in identifying students who enter restrooms to vape and helping them stop the practice.
When the system is paired with smart cameras, administrators can investigate sensor alerts visually and quickly determine who was involved in any incidents. This enables districts to make the most of their investment and helps them provide a safer environment for students.
While many schools and districts are trying to cut down on vaping, the devices are also a valuable tool for other school safety concerns such as poor air quality that can result in student distraction, inattentiveness and lost productivity. In fact, HALO’s air quality sensor can also detect and alert staff to environmental hazards such as chemical spills or fumes from science labs or utility rooms. The sensor can even detect gunshot sounds and locate the source, making it a powerful addition to schools’ security infrastructure.
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