AI Security Cameras: A Guide for Schools and Campuses

How AI Security Cameras Work

AI software can watch the video from existing cameras and point staff to moments that may need attention. VOLT is built to notice moments: a fall, a possible fight, someone where they shouldn't be. A VOLT reviewer checks a moment by default before staff are notified.

Overview

Staff can't watch every camera at once. AI software can help staff see the moments that may matter.

This guide is for school safety leads, facility managers and administrators who are looking at AI software for their existing cameras. It covers how the technology works, how it connects to existing cameras, and what to ask about privacy and pricing.

What is an AI security camera?

An AI security camera system pairs ordinary video cameras with software that looks for moments staff may want to see. Unlike a camera that only records for later review, it can send an alert when it notices one. VOLT detects possible handguns, long guns, and knives visible to the camera.

What VOLT notices

Alert titles start with "Possible", for example "Possible fight" or "Possible person after hours". The alert names what was seen and where; the email and the VOLT app show the camera view.

VOLT keeps visually tracking a person by appearance after they've been identified with a visible weapon, even once the weapon is hidden.

VOLT surfaces a moment; your people decide what happens next.

Who hears about what

Each school's notification plan sets who hears about what. An after-hours roof notice might go to the facilities lead and the overnight custodian. A possible fight at lunch might go to the assistant principal and the campus supervisor on duty. A small school's notification plan might look like this:

• School day: possible fight goes to the head of school and the front office.
• After hours: possible person after hours goes to the facilities lead.
• Possible weapon: goes to the head of school, the front office and the safety lead at any hour.

The goal is getting the right people to the right place at the right time.

Cameras and systems

VOLT is software. Existing IP cameras can connect over RTSP. VOLT works with CENTEGIX and supports SAML SSO.

Privacy

VOLT does not use facial recognition. VOLT does not put a name on anyone.

Pricing

VOLT is priced per camera stream per month. See pricing

Frequently asked questions

Does VOLT use facial recognition?

No. VOLT does not use facial recognition.

Does it work with our cameras?

Existing IP cameras can connect over RTSP.

What does a notification look like?

It has a short title. The alert names what was seen and where; the email and the VOLT app show the camera view. For AI detections the title says "possible", such as "Possible fight".

Who decides who is notified?

Each school's notification plan sets who on your staff gets each notification.