Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) has received two grants to support surveillance camera upgrades on campus.
P&HCC received $47,149 for surveillance camera upgrades from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (VDCJS) and $10,000 from the Virginia Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) Fund to purchase surveillance cameras for monitoring ingress/egress at one of P&HCC’s remote sites as well as surveillance of several of the campus’s parking lots and roadways. The camera to be installed at the remote site is equipped with license plate identification capabilities.
“Not only will this enhance the security and safety of P&HCC’s campus, but it will also boost the security of the service region and allow the campus to assist law enforcement in the city of Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia. We look forward to implementing these technology resources to increase the overall security of our campuses,” said Eric Arrington, P&HCC’s Director of Technology.
P&HCC expects several immediate benefits to campus security thanks to the VCDJS and HEAT grants, including improved surveillance capabilities for campus police, decreased time spent searching through video archives and performing real-time tracking of a subject; use of vehicle, people, and license plate data to assist neighboring, state, and federal police forces; and real-time alerting (face, vehicle, license plates) to ensure that P&HCC employees, students, and visitors are safe from known criminals or persons of interest.
P&HCC has a robust surveillance system in place, including a cloud-based camera management and storage solution, which, partnered with upgraded surveillance equipment, ensures a more high functioning surveillance system across campus that will enhance security. Additionally, P&HCC has a recognized and accredited police force, with 5 law enforcement officers and 3 security officers. Patrick & Henry Community College Police Department’s mission is to provide a safe and secure campus for the community.
