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Feb212013 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Video Captures Alabama School Bus Drama Highlighting Importance of Emergency Preparedness

As a parent of two school-aged children, and working in the school bus security industry, the recent school bus driver shooting and child abduction in Alabama really struck a chord with me. The heroic tale of the school bus driver’s ultimate sacrifice to protect his precious cargo left me wiping tears from my eyes and I was glued to on-line coverage of the successful rescue effort of little 5-year old Ethan. (more…)

Feb142013 by Lori JethaNo Comments

A Valentine’s Tribute to School Bus Operators

School Bus

The American School Bus Council has designated February as ‘Love the Bus’ month. They hope to make February a month where parents, students, educators, and administrators all show their appreciation for those responsible for getting our children safely to and from school every single day. (more…)

Feb82013 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

3 Ideal Scenarios for High-definition Bus Cameras

School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras, Transit

High-definition (HD) cameras have been used for many years in the fixed surveillance world to help deliver sharper, clearer images, and are particularly useful in identifying fine details. Recently, HD cameras have made in-roads in mobile surveillance applications, and have a number of features that can benefit a school or transit fleet. (more…)

Jan182013 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

Top Predictions for School Bus Safety in 2013

School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras

2013 is here, and school bus safety continues to be as hot a topic as ever. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary has put student safety concerns at the forefront and led to the development of many security goals for school bus transportation directors and their staff. Last year’s news stories on bullying, driver behavior and training, stop-arm violation tragedies, and GPS and student tracking technology have increased the public’s awareness of the challenges to student safety and put pressure on transportation managers to find better solutions to protect students. Here are Seon’s top predictions for school bus safety in 2013: (more…)