What are Security Cameras?
School video surveillance systems consist of cameras placed in areas where they can monitor activity as it takes place. These cameras may include features like pan, tilt, and zoom; may be placed in outdoor or indoor locations; and may include infrared recording options (technical discussions from Green, 1999, Video camera table of contents). Most cameras are used with recording systems, either VCR’s or digital recorders. Using a digital recorder is the preferred option for easy storage, easy recall, and easy viewing over different monitors (discussion of strengths and weaknesses of different recording mediums from Green, 1999, Video recording table of contents). One of the most popular video surveillance tools for schools is the SecureView system, manufactured by View Systems Inc., Englewood, CO. The system transmits images from cameras to a digital hard drive storage system. Output can be seen on a monitor that displays four frames of video (each takes up a quarter of the screen), or
