Combating Vaping At Schools

Protecting Schools in Birmingham: Combating Vaping with Advanced Security Solutions

Vaping in schools is a growing issue, impacting students' health and wellbeing that creates challenges for school management. NHS studies show that one in four UK children have tried vaping, and one in ten use vapes regularly. Schools in Birmingham are no exception, and the need for innovative solutions to tackle this problem is more pressing than ever.

Combating vaping at schools with Watch Systems Ltd

Why is Vaping a Serious Problem in Schools?

Health Risks: Vaping exposes students to harmful, carcinogenic chemicals that can have lifelong consequences, especially when started at a young age. Additionally, vaping has been linked to worsening symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Disruption: Vaping in classrooms, bathrooms and common areas disrupts discipline and creates peer pressure. It also worsens concentration, self-control, and attention, with even greater effects on developing brains.
Addiction: Enticing flavours and easy accessibility significantly increase the likelihood of children to develop nicotine dependence through vaping. While long-term health effects remain uncertain, research indicates similarities to those experienced by chronic, life-long smokers.

What is the solution?

One issue with vaping is the inconspicuousness: vapes are small, used one puff at a time and the odour can be masked. This is why they are so easily used in school settings. The real solution needs to be both advanced and innovative.

At Watch Systems Ltd, we combine cutting-edge technology with expertise in CCTV, security systems maintenance and surveillance in Birmingham to provide tailored solutions. We know every school is facing the issue of vaping amongst their students, so one solution includes the HALO Smart Sensor, the worlds #1 vape detector.

Key Features of the HALO Smart Sensor:

Vape Detection: Accurate detection of vaping and smoking particles, including THC and any attempts of masking by spraying perfume or aerosols.
Privacy Protection: The bathroom is a common area where vaping takes place due to the lack of possible security measures (audio or visual CCTV), making the HALO smart sensor ideal in private places.
Real-Time Alerts: Instant notifications to emails and phones, meaning teachers can act immediately.
Easy Integration: Works with existing systems and security infrastructure.

Not only does the HALO smart sensor eliminate the issue of vaping, but also can be used for health and safety measures, including:

Air quality index
Carbon monoxide
Gun shots
Verbal aggression
5 spoken key words: the device comes loaded with 5 keywords that when said aloud, will alert assistance.

These alerts combined with the instant notifications can revolutionise safety in schools, not only stopping the issue of vaping, but also the devastating rise of violence against our children.

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Watch Systems Ltd offer consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that Security Systems in Birmingham are tailored to every clients specific needs.

Vaping is compromising the wellbeing of your students. With Watch Systems Ltd’s expertise and innovative solutions like the HALO Smart Sensor, your students can stay protected, and schools can return to being a safe, healthy learning environment.