The Challenge

York College and University Centre, a leading educational institution in York, North Yorkshire, UK, needed to urgently address ongoing site safety concerns and recurring incidents, particularly theft and loitering around the bike sheds. The college required an enhanced video surveillance solution that would not only provide high-quality imaging and intelligent tracking but also enable a more efficient and rapid incident response capability for their security staff.

The college partnered with TESS (HULL) Ltd, part of the SPS Group, a trusted security and systems integrator.

The Solution: A Comprehensive Dahua AIoT System

As a global leader in video surveillance solutions, Dahua Technology provided a comprehensive, scalable, and intelligent system, focusing on improving site safety and simplifying system management.

The installation focused on deploying Dahua’s latest equipment, all unified through the Dahua DSS platform for centralised control and a seamless user experience:

• Mini Hubble Cameras: Deployed for dedicated, focused coverage and auto-tracking around the bike sheds—the primary high-risk area.

• Fisheye Cameras: Provided wide-area visibility and de-warping capabilities for large communal areas and corridors, ensuring clarity across wide spaces.

• Wide-Angle Cameras: Monitored busy access points to ensure comprehensive coverage and prevent blind spots.

• WizSense Technology: Integrated for advanced tracking, intelligent detection, and to power active deterrence features.

The DSS platform was the key to streamlining operations. It provides customisable alert settings, event tagging, and smart search filters, enabling staff to identify and act on incidents in real-time or retrospectively with minimal delay. The system was specifically chosen for its rapid video search, fast incident retrieval, and straightforward interface.

Key Products Deployed:

• 8 MP Multi-Sensor 180∘ Panoramic PTZ Mini Hubble Camera

• 8MP Smart Dual-Light Active Deterrence Bullet Cameras

• 4MP 25x Zoom WizSense PTZ

• Full Colour Active Deterrence Eyeball Cameras

• DSS Platform

• WizSense Video Recorders

• HD Network Control Keyboards

• Ultra HD Video Decoder

• FHD Monitors

• Managed PoE Switches

The Result: Improved Safety and Operational Efficiency

Since the installation of the new Dahua system, York College has experienced a notable improvement in student safety and the overall efficiency of its surveillance operations.

The high clarity of images, combined with the system's advanced tracking and active deterrent features, has successfully reduced the likelihood of repeat incidents, especially in previously problematic areas like the bike sheds.

Key Benefits:

• Swift Response: Footage can now be accessed and reviewed with minimal delay, allowing the security team to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents.

• Ease of Management: The intuitive interface requires minimal technical input for daily operation, freeing up staff time and allowing for rapid onboarding of new users.

• Future-Proof Investment: The college now benefits from an easy-to-manage system featuring the latest AIoT technology, guaranteeing high-quality images and a secure, long-term investment.

“The end user now has a system that is easy to manage, has the most up-to-date technology and quality images. The main reason the client went for the Dahua solution was the support of the team, as well as the quality of the solution.”

— Darren Norton, Director of TESS (HULL) Ltd.