In recent years, vaping has become a growing concern in schools. Many students are now using e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other similar devices, which can be challenging for school administrators to detect. To help address this problem, Greater Clark County Schools has installed vape detectors in some buildings to improve student safety.
Vape Detectors and Environmental Sensors
These vape detectors are not just used to detect vapes and smoke, but are environmental sensors that can detect any disturbance or noise that is not deemed normal to a certain location on school campuses. The sensors are designed to learn the common noises in their environment and send alerts to staff when there is a noise or disturbance it doesn’t expect.
Improved School Safety
The goal of installing vape detectors and environmental sensors is to help schools protect students from any dangers. For instance, if a student is in an altercation in a remote place that’s unsupervised or doing something they shouldn’t in a place that’s unsupervised, the sensors will send alerts to staff immediately. Administrators are hoping these sensors can make for quicker investigations when reviewing footage, which can help protect students from harm.
Locations of the Sensors
There are currently five of these sensors found across the district and are located in places like bathrooms, locker rooms, and secluded hallways. These areas have been identified as potential areas of concern where students may engage in harmful activities, such as smoking or vaping.
Future Plans
Clarksville High School has plans to add new environmental sensors to the school as a way to protect students. Greater Clark County Schools has already taken an initiative to install them. The school district hopes to use funds from their Juul lawsuit to ensure they can get these sensors in all schools, including the new school they’re building.
“It seems that we’re living in a world that’s a little more dangerous than what we lived in before, and so the safety of the students is a top priority,” said Jeremey Shireman, Director of Facilities at GCCS.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the installation of vape detectors and environmental sensors is an important step towards ensuring student safety. These devices can detect any disturbance or noise that is not deemed normal to a certain location on school campuses and send alerts to staff immediately. Greater Clark County Schools has already installed five of these sensors across the district, and they hope to get these sensors in all schools in the future.
FAQs
What are vape detectors?
Vape detectors are environmental sensors that can detect any disturbance or noise that is not deemed normal to a certain location on school campuses. They are designed to learn the common noises in their environment and send alerts to staff when there is a noise or disturbance it doesn’t expect.How do vape detectors help protect students?
Vape detectors can help protect students by sending alerts to staff when there is a disturbance or noise that is not deemed normal to a certain location on school campuses. This allows staff to respond quickly to potential threats or harmful activities that students may engage in.Where are the vape detectors located?
The vape detectors are located in places like bathrooms, locker rooms, and secluded hallways. These areas have been identified as potential areas of concern where students may engage in harmful activities, such as smoking or vaping.How many vape detectors are currently installed?
There are currently five vape detectors installed across the Greater Clark County Schools district.Are there plans to install vape detectors in all schools?
Yes, Greater Clark County Schools hopes to use funds from their Juul lawsuit to ensure they can get these sensors in all schools, including the new school they’re building.
