Anaheim High Schools Install Vaping Detectors in Restrooms and Locker Rooms

Pilot Program for Vaping Detection

• 🎯 Anaheim Union High School District is launching a pilot program to install anti-vaping sensors in restrooms and locker rooms at two schools.
• 🏫 The selected schools for this initiative are Cypress High School and Valencia High School.

Technology and Functionality

• 💡 The sensors, branded as Halo Vape Sensors, are designed to detect the presence of vaping and tobacco use in bathrooms.
• 🔊 Beyond vaping, these sensors can also detect loud sounds, alerting school administrators to potential issues.
• 📱 When a sensor detects activity, it triggers an alert to school staff via an app on their phones, enabling a swift response.

Proactive Prevention and Cost

• 🔑 The primary goal of these sensors is proactive prevention of vaping and tobacco use, rather than solely catching students in the act.
• 💰 The initial cost for these vape sensors is approximately $75,000 for the district.
• 📸 The system is integrated with cameras outside the restrooms, which are activated when students enter or leave, contributing to a secure campus environment.