Castleberry School
“We made the right decision deploying HALO within our school. It’s protecting our school privacy areas and also protecting individual privacy.”
Samuel Cervantez, Safety/Security Coordinator at Castleberry ISD
An all-in-one smart sensor for added safety
Castleberry School had to prevent vaping in the school restrooms and ensure that air quality was as clean as possible to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and other viruses.
Vape & mask detection
HALO discreetly detects vaping and attempts at vape masking in private areas like restrooms and change rooms, promoting student health.
THC & smoke detection
HALO detects smoking and THC use in camera-free areas, alerting staff in real-time to deter use.
Air quality
Monitors air quality by detecting harmful particles, CO2 and humidity, automating ventilation to help ensure a healthier environment.
Aggression
Detects aggression and bullying through keyword and sound recognition, instantly alerting staff to enhance safety in private areas.
Enhance student safety with HALO Smart Sensor
Read how Castleberry Independent School District (ISD) set up HALO Smart Sensors in response to rising vaping incidents and growing concerns about air quality.
Challenge: Preventing vaping among students
As vaping became a national epidemic among teens, Castleberry ISD experienced its own challenges with this issue. Students increasingly took their vaping habits into private areas, such as restrooms, where traditional monitoring methods, such as video or audio security, were prohibited by privacy laws. The problem was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the need for clean air quality in shared spaces.
Solution: A versatile smart sensor
Castleberry ISD deployed HALO Smart Sensors to combat vaping and enhance air quality monitoring while maintaining privacy.
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Real-time alerts
HALO detects vaping and triggers immediate alerts, allowing staff to address incidents quickly and discreetly.
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Incident tracking
HALO logs every incident with time-stamped data, supporting accurate enforcement of anti-vaping policies.
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Promoting a healthier school environment
With HALO, Castleberry ISD improved air quality in shared spaces and deterred vaping, creating a safer environment for students.
Result: Safer schools and healthier students
Since implementing HALO Smart Sensors, Castleberry ISD has reduced vaping and improved air quality in its schools. Post-pandemic, there was a spike in vaping, and HALO uncovered an air quality issue that would have gone unnoticed. HALO alerts revealed poor air quality due to faulty ventilation fans in restrooms. Administrators quickly replaced the broken fans and resolved the issue. With thousands of actionable alerts, HALO remains vital to addressing modern school safety challenges.
