Retro fit program called School Sentinel

Project: School Sentinel (Reform Sentinel for Schools)

NOTE: NEEDS SIGNIFICANT HUMAN INPUT AND CHECKING.

Mission: Use AI, smart sensors, and ethical monitoring to prevent bullying, violence, drug activity, and threats—without violating student rights—while boosting mental health response and early interventions.

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⚙️ Core Technologies (Retrofittable) 1. Smart Audio & Environmental Sensors • Gunshot/bang detection • Vape/smoke detection in restrooms • Keyword/sound detection for aggression (shouting, bullying phrases, threats) • Optional: recognize panic phrases (e.g. “Help me,” “He has a gun”) 2. UWB/WiFi/BLE tracking (non-invasive) • Anonymous badge or fob worn by students (opt-in or policy-based) • Tracks crowding patterns, fights, hallway congregation, skipping class 3. Facial Recognition (optional, admin-level) • Use for entry/exit logs, check-in to nurse or counselor, hall passes • Can be disabled or anonymized for FERPA compliance 4. Gesture & Movement AI • Flag aggressive gestures: pushing, punching, slamming doors • Recognize self-harm gestures or isolation behavior (long stays in stalls, no social movement) 5. AI Video Pattern Recognition (no live facial ID) • Flag: • Students cornering others • Fights • Graffiti/vandalism • Bag swaps (drug suspicion) • Loitering in unauthorized areas

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🔒 Privacy & Ethics Protections • No live surveillance or audio recording • Only event triggers lead to short, localized recording (~5–30 sec) • Encrypted and temporary storage (auto-delete after 30 days unless flagged) • Staff must request full access via two-factor oversight • Parental opt-out systems • Student-initiated “trust codes” to request help

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🚨 Alert + Intervention System • Color-coded severity scale alerts for: • Fights • Threats of self-harm • Bullying (verbal and physical) • Skipping • Contraband behavior • Alerts sent to: • School Resource Officer (SRO) • Counselor • Designated “Safety Officer” or VP • AI Summary + optional timestamped short video/audio for review

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🧠 Behavioral & Mental Health Integration • Tracks patterns of student distress: • Long bathroom stays • No lunchroom movement • Isolation • High discipline incidents • Notifies school counselor to initiate wellness check • Includes anonymous student reporting system

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💼 Admin Dashboard • Daily summaries by area: • “5 bullying-related alerts from 2nd floor bathroom” • “1 fight in gym hallway – video attached” • Heatmaps of high-risk areas • Behavior trends for targeted interventions or scheduling adjustments

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📦 Retrofit Installation Model • Battery/PoE sensors (no major rewiring) • Magnetic clip-on AI camera boxes for hallways • Compact mic units with non-constant listening • Portable ID badge scanners (optional)

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🧑‍⚖️ Legal/Compliance • FERPA compliant • Parental notification and override tools • Optional integration with threat assessment protocols • No facial ID used for discipline without human confirmation

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🏁 Pilot Model Goals • Cut hallway fights by 50% within 3 months • Detect 80% of vape usage • Enable 2+ early mental health interventions per week • Decrease bullying hot spots by rerouting student traffic and visibility