Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) Boosts Campus Security With 20 CCTV Cameras
Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) Boosts Campus Security With 20 CCTV Cameras.
Management of the Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) has installed new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on campus to strengthen security following years of repeated attacks, theft, and intrusions.
The 20 CCTV cameras were donated by the 1995 Year Group of KASS as part of efforts to protect students and school property from persistent external threats.
Dean of Discipline and Student Affairs, Augustine Armah, said the school has battled serious security challenges over the past three years.
“We have suffered more than seven attacks. Students from other schools broke our walls and pelted stones at our students, especially during the Interco season. Even our former headmaster lost his phone when he tried to video some of the attackers,” he revealed.
Mr. Armah noted that the CCTV system will provide live surveillance feeds to help monitor intruders and also track students who scale walls or engage in misconduct.
“With this system, we can control notorious behaviour, report serious cases to the police, and give students the peace of mind to focus on their studies,” he added.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES) at the Asokwa Municipal Office, Emmanuel Oppong, described the installation as timely and necessary.
“Across Ghana, we record cases of theft, vandalism, and school invasions. This project has come at the right time and will help curb such activities,” he said.
He added that the move would significantly reduce unacceptable behaviour within the school environment.
Headmistress of KASS, Rebecca Tetteh, expressed gratitude to the donors, stating that security had been one of the most pressing challenges since she assumed office.
“People troop into the school to do all kinds of bad things, and our security personnel cannot monitor everywhere. These cameras will help us protect the school,” she said.
She disclosed that the donation was fulfilled after the 1995 group requested a list of the school’s most urgent needs during a recent visit.
“They promised to help, and they have truly delivered. We are grateful and call on all old students to return and support their alma mater,” she appealed.
Incoming Chairman of the KASS 1995 Year Group, Kwadwo Frimpong Boateng, said the donation was driven by concern for student safety.
“We are presenting 20 CCTV cameras to help boost security because some passersby always come to cause havoc. This is our way of protecting both students and staff,” he said.
