Post by Todd B on Sept 14, 2007 13:39:00 GMT -5
Although in this day and age I can't actually blame Ida Schools taking the measures described below, reading about this type of technology coming to the halls of the 'ole alma mater kind of sends a chill down my spine. What do you think about this?
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www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070914/NEWS01/109140047
Article published Sep 14, 2007
Two Monroe County school districts are receiving almost $44,000 in federal grant money for security cameras and other upgrades to enhance safety on their campuses.
Bedford and Ida public schools will split the money and each district will match its share. The grant is through the U.S. Department of Justice Office and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
Bedford Public Schools Supt. Jon White said the funds will be used to purchase security digital cameras that will be installed at the high school for the first time.
"Over the years I never particularly felt that there was a need for a camera system in our high school," Mr. White said. "But times have changed."
Bedford High School Principal Dennis Caldwell said 29 cameras will in be installed throughout the building, mostly at entrances and high traffic areas. Cameras also will be installed at the bus garage.
At Ida Public Schools, Supt. Marvin thingy said the district is planning to purchase 12 electronic card key locks to be installed at the main entrances of the three buildings.
The district also will add and upgrade its security camera system that has been in place for several years. The system has 16 cameras and four more are being added. Mr. thingy said he believes in using security cameras to help prevent crime. He said the students are aware of them.
"Frankly, the cameras are a deterrent," he said. "We don't make a secret of it. We don't hide them."
The grant was obtained through the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and is part of the Secure our Schools program. Districts that receive money are required to match the amount.
Sheriff Tilman Crutchfield said the grant was applied for in July and offered to all county school districts. Ida and Bedford were the only ones that responded. The total grant award is $43,824.
"I am pleased to announce that the full amount requested has been approved," Sheriff Crutchfield said. "I am always in favor of increasing the security of our schools."
The COPS grant is providing $14.8 million to 152 law enforcement agencies in 36 states. Of the $43,824 awarded to the two districts, Ida is receiving $20,052 and Bedford will receive $23,772. Both districts must match those amounts.
Bedford's Mr. White said the award is important because without it, chances would be slim that the security cameras would be purchased due to budget restraints.
"We're very pleased," Bedford's Mr. White said. "This is great news. This will help us a lot."
A way to watch
www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070914/NEWS01/109140047
Article published Sep 14, 2007
Two Monroe County school districts are receiving almost $44,000 in federal grant money for security cameras and other upgrades to enhance safety on their campuses.
Bedford and Ida public schools will split the money and each district will match its share. The grant is through the U.S. Department of Justice Office and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
Bedford Public Schools Supt. Jon White said the funds will be used to purchase security digital cameras that will be installed at the high school for the first time.
"Over the years I never particularly felt that there was a need for a camera system in our high school," Mr. White said. "But times have changed."
Bedford High School Principal Dennis Caldwell said 29 cameras will in be installed throughout the building, mostly at entrances and high traffic areas. Cameras also will be installed at the bus garage.
At Ida Public Schools, Supt. Marvin thingy said the district is planning to purchase 12 electronic card key locks to be installed at the main entrances of the three buildings.
The district also will add and upgrade its security camera system that has been in place for several years. The system has 16 cameras and four more are being added. Mr. thingy said he believes in using security cameras to help prevent crime. He said the students are aware of them.
"Frankly, the cameras are a deterrent," he said. "We don't make a secret of it. We don't hide them."
The grant was obtained through the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and is part of the Secure our Schools program. Districts that receive money are required to match the amount.
Sheriff Tilman Crutchfield said the grant was applied for in July and offered to all county school districts. Ida and Bedford were the only ones that responded. The total grant award is $43,824.
"I am pleased to announce that the full amount requested has been approved," Sheriff Crutchfield said. "I am always in favor of increasing the security of our schools."
The COPS grant is providing $14.8 million to 152 law enforcement agencies in 36 states. Of the $43,824 awarded to the two districts, Ida is receiving $20,052 and Bedford will receive $23,772. Both districts must match those amounts.
Bedford's Mr. White said the award is important because without it, chances would be slim that the security cameras would be purchased due to budget restraints.
"We're very pleased," Bedford's Mr. White said. "This is great news. This will help us a lot."