Chino Valley Unified School District (USD) serves a diverse community in Southern California, so ensuring the safety and security of its students, teachers, and staff is a top priority. With dozens of schools across the district, monitoring and managing campus parking and traffic is a complex challenge. To address this, Chino Valley USD turned to Plate Recognizer ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) and its ParkPow platform to streamline vehicle monitoring and bolster security.
Tailored Security for School Campuses
The district’s primary goal is to monitor vehicles entering and exiting school campuses, and Plate Recognizer ALPR makes this possible by tracking license plates in real time. This provides administrators with valuable insights into traffic patterns, visitor trends, and vehicle details, ensuring that only authorized individuals access school grounds. Additionally, the system enhances security by sending notifications when non-employee vehicles arrive or remain in the parking lot after 9:00 p.m., creating a safer environment for everyone.
School bleachers. Source: Canva
Alerts for Blacklisted Vehicles
Chino Valley USD also uses Plate Recognizer ALPR to manage potential security threats proactively. The system allows them to set up alerts for specific license plates, such as vehicles on a blacklist. If a flagged vehicle enters a campus, the system immediately notifies the appropriate personnel, enabling swift action to prevent potential incidents.
Protecting Teacher Parking
Managing parking spaces is another area where Plate Recognizer ALPR shines. Teacher parking lots at Chino Valley USD are only for teachers, but it can be difficult to enforce this rule. ParkPow, Plate Recognizer’s vehicle management platform, helps automate this process by identifying unauthorized vehicles in designated parking areas. This ensures that teachers have access to their spaces without unnecessary delays or disputes.
Chino Valley Unified School District. Source: www.chino.k12.ca.us
ParkPow Features That Make It Work
The success of Plate Recognizer ALPR at Chino Valley USD lies in the capabilities of ParkPow. The platform is intuitive and versatile, offering features like real-time alerts, automated reports, and customizable rules for different campuses. Whether it’s tracking vehicle entry, managing parking zones, or flagging suspicious activity, ParkPow provides the district with a powerful tool to enhance safety and efficiency.
A Scalable Solution for Growing Needs
With its user-friendly interface and robust functionality, Plate Recognizer ALPR is a scalable solution that grows with the district’s needs. Whether Chino Valley USD adds new schools or refines its security protocols, the system can adapt to meet evolving requirements.
Security camera in a school campus. Source: Canva