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 half of the students in Arizona. This growing presence reflects a broader push for AI school security in Arizona, where increasing demands on school safety and operations teams are driving education leaders to rethink how they secure campuses and coordinate response – prioritizing technology that’s easy to use, respectful of privacy, and built to work in real-time.
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“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:
- Yuma Union School District: “Verkada looked at an old problem in a new way. It’s revolutionary in that it provides exactly what you need and helps you achieve exactly what you’re trying to do – all in a way that’s easy and cost-effective,” said Dean Farar, Chief Information Officer.
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.
