There has never been a more urgent need for increased school security in the quickly changing world of today. Schools must protect children and staff against bullying, unauthorized entry, and even violent situations. A tool that has received a lot of attention is the security camera. However, to what extent do these cameras actually improve school safety? The Role of Surveillance Cameras in Schools As a school's alert eyes, surveillance cameras keep an eye on various locations such as parking lots, playgrounds, corridors, and entrances. Even just having them around can discourage bad habits like stealing, bullying, and vandalism. When students are aware that they are being watched, they are less likely to act inappropriately. Above all, webcams provide the prompt identification and remediation of possible dangers by administrators. Surveillance systems offer useful information that can be examined in real-time, whether it is for keeping an eye on guest movements on campus or verify...