Holy Family Catholic Regional Division
“We love the reliability of the data and the sensors themselves. Which wasn’t the case with other devices that we tried out. Halos are a lot more accurate.”
- Shane O’Connor, OHS Coordinator for Holy Family Catholic Regional Division
Enhancing school safety
To address vaping and other safety concerns, HFCRD installed Halo Smart Sensors in key areas, including washrooms and locker rooms, across its schools.
Detects vape and THC use
Notifies school staff when vape or THC is detected, enabling timely intervention.
Monitors air quality levels
Monitors VOCs, smoke and airborne particles to support healthier indoor environments.
Flags aggression
Identifies sudden spikes in noise or aggressive tones to help staff prevent conflicts.
Tamper detection alerts
Notifies staff immediately if a device is moved, covered or tampered with.
Protecting students and staff every day
Learn how HFCRD significantly reduced student vaping and maintained healthier air quality during challenging wildfire conditions.
Challenge: Rising vape use
Before adopting Halo Smart Sensors, HFCRD struggled with frequent vaping incidents, often in unsupervised areas like restrooms. Staff had to keep tabs on these spaces manually, which pulled focus away from instruction and student support. Without real-time alerts or data, responses were delayed and inconsistent, making it difficult to protect students or engage parents with accurate information.
Solution: Reliable responsive detection
Real-time notifications enable staff to act quickly, alleviating administrative demands and enhancing safety for students at every grade level.
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Real-time vape and smoke alerts
Halo detects vape and smoke activity, sending real-time alerts to staff, which reduces the need for frequent hallway patrolling and enables prompt responses.
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Behavioral and aggression detection
The system recognizes signs of distress, shouting or conflict, allowing staff to intervene early and create a safer, more supportive school culture.
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Actionable insights and parent trust
Clear, consistent data helps inform discipline and foster honest conversations with parents and guardians, based on facts rather than assumptions.
Result: 70% fewer vaping incidents
With Halo in place, HFCRD reduced vaping incidents by 70% and improved campus-wide safety. Aggression detection enabled faster staff response to student altercations, while smart alerts reduced the need for constant supervision. During wildfire season, air quality monitoring became a key tool for student health. Data-driven insights also helped refine sensor placement and foster knowledge-sharing with other districts.
