Presentation of Introduction to the New AngelTrax Camera ...
Transcript of Presentation of Introduction to the New AngelTrax Camera ...
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Introduction to the new
Angeltrax Camera
Systems
Carroll County
Public Schools
Transportation
Services
Department
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The Learning Process
Demonstrations with sales representatives from six different
companies.
Looked at the following criteria:
o Design: Hard Drive Capacity, Upgrade capability, Ease of Repair
o Function: Video and Sound, How to view contents, Camera views
o Warranty: Service and Parts
o Cost: Initial and maintenance.
Create a spreadsheet comparing all pros and cons.
REI
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Camera System Analysis
Brand 24/7 Seon Honeywell Safety Vision REI Angeltrax
Hard Drive
Capacity
60 gig 40-160 gig 80 gig 80 gig 40 gig 160-320 gig
Viewing
Method
USB to
Computer
Viewing
Station
Laptop
To bus
Viewing
Station
Viewing
Station
USB to
Computer
Repair
Requirements
Whole Unit
Removal
Whole Unit
Removal
Whole Unit
Removal
Whole Unit
Removal
Whole Unit
Removal
Component
Design
Upgrade
Capabilities
None None None None None Individual Board
Replacement
GPS Included Included Included Included Included Included
Warranty 2 year Parts
And Labor
5 year
Camera
3 year 1 year Parts
And Labor
2 year Parts
2 year Parts
And Labor
1 year Parts
And Labor
5 year Parts
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What the system does and how it
works.
Digital DVR component unit. Each part of the system; hard
drive, and electronic boards are removable and replaceable.
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Driver’s Control
Located near the driver this unit shows that everything is
working and allows the driver to mark an event.
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The Basics
Digital Hard Drive writes over itself after about 50 hours of
recording.
The unit comes on with the ignition and turns off 5 minutes
after the bus is turned off.
The unit does not broadcast anything “live”. We cannot
watch, listen to, or see the bus location in “real time”. We can
only see and hear what was recorded earlier.
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Maintenance
All units are covered by a 5 year parts warranty.
Fixed cost maintenance agreement as part the purchase of
cameras
No cost to the bus contractors for installation and
maintenance over the life of the cameras
Responsiveness of the repair vendor has been excellent.
Minimal problems with the units to date
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How we access the recorded
information
A driver, school administrator or parent
can request that we view the contents of a
hard drive.
The contents of the hard drive will remain in proprietary software
format to avoid misuse.
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Plug in and play
Parents cannot view the contents
since other students are present on the video
Hard drive files will be kept until the completion of any appeal process.
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Camera systems do
not replace the need
for referrals.
It is always expected that if a driver sees or hears an
event on the bus that needs to be reported, the driver
should write a referral for that behavior.
It is our belief that the driver’s word is good enough, but
in cases when more information or an investigation is
needed the DVR systems can provide that service.
Serious behaviors, such as fights, weapons, alcohol and
drugs, may need to be viewed immediately.
Serious incidents that the driver did not see may need to
be viewed immediately.
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Benefits of Angeltrax
School bus drivers with Angeltrax cameras on their buses have
been very supportive of the new systems.
The Angeltrax camera systems have been successful tools in
investigating and resolving student behavior incidents.
School administrators find the Angeltrax camera systems to be a
useful tool in managing student behavior on the bus.
Ability to monitor routes and verify contractor manifests as needed
Ability to monitor and reduce bullying behavior on the bus
Provides definitive documentation related to potential lawsuits
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Summary
Currently we have Angeltrax systems on 177 buses.
No cost to contractors
Contractor participation is voluntary
The reliability, recording and playback quality of the Angeltrax camera systems has been excellent over the three years of use.
19 out of 24 counties in Maryland have Angeltrax camera systems
Angeltrax camera systems are helping achieve the goal of keeping a safe and orderly environment on the school bus.