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 two million students in Texas. 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:
- Andrews Independent School District: "In the event of an emergency, I can quickly share an entire site of live footage to first responders. I can give police officers one-day video access by simply creating a link and sending it out as a text or email. They have real-time visibility into the building and eyes on the ground before they enter," said Dennis Haynie, Executive Director of Technology.
- Godley Independent School District: "Verkada is interesting in the sense that we can basically set up the system, turn it over to our principals—people that actually use the system—and then let them work on it. We don't have to think about it," said Marty Oliver, Technology Director.
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.
Over 500 schools in Texas have adopted Verkada's cloud-based security technology. In addition to Andrews ISD and Godley ISD, Verkada works with Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD, and Judson ISD. Beyond schools, Verkada supports the City of Irving, among others.
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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