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Tuscaloosa Schools Eye New Security Cameras | Birmingham News
Tuscaloosa City Schools is rolling out its first phase of a major security upgrade—installing smart cameras at five key locations—with a twist: Alabama Power will install and maintain them for free upfront, charging just $3,400 monthly (about $40K/year) for service and power. Funded by a state grant, the district keeps full control of footage, which feeds into their existing system. No specific incident sparked this move, but questions loom: Who watches live feeds? Who accesses recordings? And what’s next? The board votes Tuesday—and if approved, more schools could be in line for cameras down…
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