be using this technology to punish violators by marrying the evidence with the delivery of cita- tions? Or should we be educating? There are merits to both approaches and the technology is available. Of interest from a transportation department perspective is the involvement of other parties when the collection of fines is introduced. Many players need to line up for this to work. Law enforcement, the courts and the municipality can all have a role and look for a piece of the pie. Where does the transportation department and school district fit in other than the obvious sup- ply of the buses? Equipment is installed and must be maintained. Who is responsible? What does transportation get out of it? What are we doing to actually reduce violations? Many questions to be considered and answered. Lastly, a bit about life cycle. As stated, video
solutions are very different now, and much of the equipment out in the field is obsolete. Life cycle has been addressed properly by neither the customer nor the supplier. We are all guilty of not advising on life cycle. Consider the computer you are likely us- ing right now. If it is over four to five years old, you are likely experiencing poor performance and lack- ing in what advanced tech can do for you. DVRs are computers, and they age. Performance will decline, and with age comes a lack of up-to-date tools that can truly improve your operations. Consideration must be given to budgeting for renewal. Buses get old and tired, and so do video systems. Video programs can be a great advantage to the
operating professional. Understanding advance- ments and new approaches is worth some of your valuable time. ●
Robert Scott is senior vice president and co- founder of 247Security. He has worked in the school bus industry of over 40 years as transportation director, private bus contractor, consultant and technology supplier, focused for the last 22 years on video. Robert splits his time between 247’s operations in both the U.S. and Canada. He can be contacted at
roberts@247securityinc.com.
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