Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system strengthens campus surveillance for Vancouver Community College

Challenge

Create a safe campus environment for staff and students.

Solution

Security personnel manage the Avigilon HD Surveillance System using Avigilon Control Center Network Video Management Software (NVMS). The College installed a combination of 26 1MP Avigilon HD cameras, four 2MP Avigilon HD cameras and three 3MP Avigilon HD cameras to monitor high traffic areas within the College, particularly where cash-handling processes occur. Vancouver Community College also installed 16 Avigilon analogue video encoders to enhance the performance of its existing analogue cameras. Storing up to 29 days of footage, security personnel monitor the Avigilon HD Surveillance System from a control room located at each campus.

Benefits

Leveraging the advanced features of Avigilon Control Center NVMS including its use of JPEG 2000 compression technology, the College can provide useable evidence to local law enforcement faster than before, helping to strengthen its relationship and leading to more successful investigations. In addition, the College utilises the advanced search and book marking capabilities to highlight specific details to reduce investigation times from days to minutes and is currently networking both campuses to ensure automatic failover from one site to the other if necessary. The Avigilon HD Surveillance System not only boosts security, it also leverages the College's existing infrastructure to further reduce costs. With Avigilon HD Surveillance System, the College can easily scale to meet expanding needs and integrate with the industry's leading access control system as budget allows.

Success story

Vancouver Community College embarked on its mission to serve students in Vancouver's diverse urban community nearly 45 years ago. As one of British Columbia's oldest and largest community colleges, Vancouver Community College continues to adapt its programming and implement new ways to improve its resources, technology, and facilities to foster a learning environment that maximises the educational experience. The College is also committed to creating a safe campus environment that improves the quality of life for students, employees, and the local community. After undergoing an extensive third-party risk assessment, Vancouver Community College realised that it was time to move from its analogue-based system to a more powerful and reliable digital surveillance system to meet its security objectives. After a detailed tender and selection process, the College selected the Avigilon HD Surveillance System for its ability to capture more useable evidence for faster and more effective conflict resolution.

Securing a diverse community