Schools are embracing AI-powered tools to enhance safety in a more efficient and privacy-protecting way
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 29, 2025 -- Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security technology, now partners with schools and universities that collectively serve an estimated 20 million students and 2.5 million teachers and staff worldwide, including schools that educate approximately one million students in Florida. With increasing demands on school safety and operations teams, many education leaders are rethinking how they secure campuses and coordinate response – prioritizing technology that's easy to use, respectful of privacy, and built to work in real-time.
"As schools navigate increasingly complex safety and operational challenges – including campus violence, unauthorized access, and emergencies – educators and administrators are looking for more efficient and reliable ways to protect their communities," said Filip Kaliszan, Co-Founder and CEO of Verkada. "As their technology partner, we continue to evolve our solutions to ensure schools have the critical tools they need to proactively identify risks, rapidly respond in emergencies, and create secure environments where students and educators can thrive."
Modern approaches to school safety increasingly rely on integrated technologies for faster decision-making and incident response. AI-enabled cameras enhance situational awareness and provide critical context during investigations. Environmental sensors help identify vaping and bullying, while intercom and guest management systems monitor and control entry points. With access control tools and alarms, administrators can initiate a lockdown via a panic button, web browser, or mobile app within seconds.
"We have a collective responsibility to ensure schools remain places of learning, not fear," said Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School and member of Verkada's School Safety Advisory Board. "The entire education industry must continue to innovate, collaborate, and advocate for the tools and policies that will protect the next generation."
From elementary schools to universities, educational institutions of all types use Verkada to enhance physical security, including:
- Miami Country Day School: "As Director of Technology Infrastructure and Operations, I used to spend significant time training our security staff on a complex, legacy system. Since switching to Verkada, our team quickly adapted thanks to its intuitive and easily accessible interface. This ease of use gave us the confidence to expand into access control, panic buttons, and vape sensors without overwhelming staff. Real-time alerts and notifications have greatly improved our emergency response," said John Krussaniotakis, Director of Technology Infrastructure and Operations.
- Jewish Leadership Academy: "School safety is no longer just the responsibility of the security or IT teams. With Verkada's AI-driven security platform, we've taken a more proactive approach to the ever evolving threats facing our school community. Real-time alerts enable us to respond the moment a potential issue arises, and the system's intuitive interface allows non-technical staff to take a more active role in keeping our campus safe," said Joaquin Infante, Director of Technology.
To help schools maintain trust and transparency, Verkada offers features like Live Face Blur on video feeds and configurable privacy zones that block specific areas from being recorded. Granular controls and permissions give school administrators the ability to limit access to sensitive features, helping protect both student safety and privacy.
About Verkada
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 32,000 organizations across 93 countries worldwide, including 91 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com.
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