Cameras In Classrooms

Why should cameras be in classrooms?

       School surveillance cameras can be utilized to mitigate threats of all kinds, whether they be internal or external to the campus: School shootings. Student bullying and violence. Mistreatment of students by teachers and others.

 

Are classrooms allowed to have cameras?

      It is a gray area as to what that means, but generally, common sense prevails. For instance, cameras are not allowed in restrooms or changing areas. In contrast, since there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in a classroom and hallways shared with students, there is no general legal prohibition on cameras there.

 

What are the cons of having cameras in classrooms?

The Drawbacks of School Security Cameras (Cons)

• Legality and privacy concerns. Those against video surveillance in schools consider the use of security cameras to be an invasion of privacy. 
• Cost of school security cameras and systems.
• Mistrust from teachers and students.
• Inability to prevent an active crime from happening.

Should schools have surveillance cameras in classrooms?

 

      Why do schools need security cameras? In short, school security cameras not only help you keep your campus safe, but they also deter misbehaving. In fact, an integrated security surveillance system helps schools deter crime, bullying, and school violence.

 

What is the purpose role of camera in education?

      Digital cameras can be used to record information from a field trip to report back to parents and students. They can be used to capture and identify species found around the school and in local environments, or to make local history come alive by sharing “sights and sounds” of the cities we live in.

 

      Help me petition the schools of Tennessee and the other schools and their Keepers to place Cameras In Hallways & Classes for "Student Safety," your child.

 

Dear Parent, Guardian, Employee or Government:

      In order to enhance the security of students, staff, visitors, and school district property, the District
should use video surveillance devices. There should security cameras located at school building entrances/exits, selected interior and exterior areas of schools, district support buildings including Hallways and Classrooms.

    This program and procedure for video monitoring of school entrances and traveled areas was first adopted by the School Board in 2002 and noted that surveillance cameras first started finding a home in schools in the 1980s, after several school shootings, including those in Pearl, Miss., and Bethel, Ala.

    In today's age and time, and where violence & bullying are on the rise – the time has come to send letters to your child’s school district and request surveillance cameras be placed in your child’s classroom, K - 12 entirety.  

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        I am the [parent/legal guardian] of  a student enrolled and attending your [public school]. I am writing to request the installation and operation of camera and audio equipment in student Education Classrooms, Hallways Interior, Entry/Exit Doors and Exterior of schools where [student’s] gather. 

     As outlined, I do not expect camera's to be place in Restrooms or Areas where students change, but should be placed so that they can clearly capture the Entry and Exit of such areas.

    To the best of my knowledge, the  education classroom meets the requirements for video and audio monitoring upon request. Having security cameras installed in classrooms or public places provides some objective truth when allegations of harassment occur. If an incident happens, video footage can provide leadership with accurate information to act on rather then she said, he said scenario and other students or staff who may fail to come forth afterwards.

    During the 2019–20 school year, 77 percent of public schools recorded that one or more incidents of crime had taken place, amounting to 1.4 million incidents. This translates to a rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 students enrolled in 2019–20.

    Not all recorded incidents of crime were reported to sworn law enforcement. In 2019–20, some 47 percent of schools reported one or more incidents of crime to sworn law enforcement, amounting to 482,400 incidents, or 10 incidents per 1,000 students enrolled.

    In 2019–20, across all types of incidents, the percentage of public schools that recorded one or more incidents was higher than the percentage that reported one or more incidents to sworn law enforcement.

    For example, 70 percent of public schools recorded one or more violent incidents, whereas 32 percent reported one or more incidents to sworn law enforcement. The same was true for serious violent incidents (25 vs. 14 percent), thefts⁸ (32 vs. 15 percent), and other incidents⁹ (57 vs. 36 percent).

    In terms of rates, public schools recorded 19 violent incidents per 1,000 students and reported 5 violent incidents per 1,000 students to sworn law enforcement. There were 2 thefts per 1,000 students recorded, compared with 1 theft per 1,000 students reported. There were 8 other incidents per 1,000 students recorded, compared with 4 other incidents per 1,000 students reported.

    At this point, there is no way to [know] just how many others [were not] reported and Bullying remains the most common type of crime committed in schools worldwide today and on the rise.

    Other identified risk factors include mental health issues, suicidality, substance use, low self-control, risk behavior (e.g., sexual risk behaviors, riding with a driver who had been drinking alcohol), and adverse childhood experiences.

    Exposure to youth violence and school violence can lead to a wide array of negative health behaviors and outcomes, including alcohol and drug use and suicide. Depression, anxiety, and many other psychological problems, including fear, can result from school violence.

 

     Let "Get Camera-ed" and start bring an end this tragedy today. 

       Under state law, a response to this request is due no later than the 15 business day from the date of receipt. We look forward to hearing from you about approval of video surveillance in the education classroom, hallways, entry/exit and exterior of my student's school for the [current school year or upcoming school year.]

Thank you for your continued support in providing a safe learning environment for our children.
 

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