Davenport Schools To Use Smart Sensors To Prevent Vandalism, Vaping, Violence

(Davenport, IA)  —  The Davenport Community School District is considering spending 51-thousand dollars to install “Halo Smart Sensors” in four restrooms at Davenport Central North and West high schools.  The district says the smart sensors will help prevent vandalism, vaping, and violence involving students.  The sensors can recognize gunshots and can listen for keywords, notifying staff members to respond.  There are some questions being asked about student privacy.  Eliminating vandalism would almost cover the cost of the sensors.  The purchase will be on the agenda for the next school board meeting Monday, August 8^th.