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www.SecurityInfoWatch.com can dramatically reduce the number of cam- eras deployed in a school environment while improving video coverage and overall situ- ational awareness for less cost . T he best megapixel cameras are available in extremely compact, ergonomic housings, whether a box camera , dome, or multi- sensor panoramic. They often blend in easily into the environ- ment. A high-megapixel box or dome camera can often replace additional analog or standard IP versions due to superior image quality with increased field-of-view coverage, reducing the number of cameras needed. That reduces both the cost and the visibility of the surveillance system. Multi- sensor panoramic megapixel cameras are able to reduce cameras numbers further, covering 180-360° with a single, com- pact device. Unlike a PTZ or fixed view camera, multi-sensor panoramics miss nothing as they are always recording the entire view when an incident occurs, further eliminating the need for more devices. Keith Drummond, Senior Director of Sales, IDIS America: One of the things we most respect in our industry is the fundamen- tal truth that for an environment to be wel- coming, it must be safe. That's not negotiable. Though many worry that the greater the level of security, the more imposing and unwel- coming a place will become, there's simply no such thing as an "unsafe, but also welcoming" School Threats Keith Drummond, Senior Director of Sales, IDIS America. Brad Donaldson, VP, Product Development, Arecont. February/March 2016 • SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 23