Student safety a priority

Following a request from staff, Angus College in Arbroath has installed a CCTV system covering external and internal areas of the campus.

According to Steve Hanson of the College, the over-riding reason behind the installation was for the safety of staff and students, with the CCTV providing an extra degree of cover.

“It makes the staff and students feel better knowing that there is the CCTV in place,” he says.

The College has recently upgraded its common rooms and canteens for students, which included the installation of new soft furnishings that are vulnerable to damage or vandalism. “Although vandalism is only an occasional problem at the college, since the installation we have had no instances at all,” says Steve.

“There was also an incident where the CCTV was used to identify someone who was causing a problem, which enabled us to talk with the person and sort it out.”

The CCTV system uses broadband to interconnect between the buildings around the college campus with the images archived upon digital recorders.

Angus College is one of the most highly respected further education colleges in Scotland. It has invested over £11 million in the last three years so that its students enjoy brand new, state-ofthe- art learning environments including a modern, purpose-built sports facility, upgraded construction and engineering workshops and innovative computer suites.

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