UC Law Sets a New Standard for Campus Security

Industry

Education

Challenge

The six-building higher education campus required a security program built to operate in the heart of one of San Francisco’s most active neighborhoods.

Results

UC Law’s security team gained the tools to act faster and keep the campus environment secure.

Key Products

AI-Enabled Cameras, Sightforce Remote Guarding, Open Architecture Platform

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1,500

Students supported

80+

cameras enabled with AI alerts

$250K

annual savings per property

unified safety system powered by AVS + VOLT.AI

“Knowing we have a comprehensive security program in place allows students to breathe easy and focus on learning, rather than worrying about their safety.”

Noah Skinner

Director of Safety & Emergency, UC Law

Context

UC Law San Francisco is a premier higher education institution, educating 1,500 students across six buildings with classrooms, housing, retail, and parking. With a proud history and a central role in shaping future leaders, the school upholds a strong commitment to safety.

Located in one of San Francisco's most active neighborhoods, UC Law faced constant security demands with aging systems and limited capacity to oversee every measure.

The Solution

UC Law partnered with VOLT.AI and AVS to enhance safety through intelligent video monitoring. The focus was to create a consistent, real-time security program that supported staff and safeguarded the campus environment. Together, we:

Integrated AI-based threat detection across 80+ existing cameras.
Delivered instant alerts for weapons, fights, loitering, medical incidents, and other anomalies.
Focused protection on high-traffic areas such as entrances, and student housing.
Added aggression detection at the campus perimeter for early intervention.
Enabled security staff to rely on data-driven AI alerts instead of manual screen-watching.
Connected exterior cameras to SafeCity Connect, strengthening collaboration with city law enforcement.

UC Law set the priorities, ensuring the program aligned with its mission and high standards, while VOLT.AI and AVS provided the technology, design, and ongoing service.

The Results

Faster response with alerts cutting reaction times up to 80%.
Operational confidence with staff supported by AI across every camera.
Expanded coverage with real-time detection of weapons and medical emergencies.
Neighborhood impact with cameras supporting police and 500+ arrests.

Closing

For UC Law, safety is about creating a secure place to learn. By unifying cameras with AI-powered detection, the school gave staff the tools to act faster and kept students protected. AVS and VOLT.AI supported the work, with the commitment and leadership came from UC Law.