REVOLUTIONIZING SCHOOL SECURITY: RFID-BASED ENHANCEMENTS

Abstract

In an era marked by an alarming rise in kidnapping, missing children, and road accidents, parental concerns for the safety of their children have heightened. With parents often burdened by demanding work schedules, there is a growing need for schools to assume responsibility for their students' well-being. This paper explores the implementation of an advanced RFID-based system to address this pressing issue, enabling schools to proactively monitor and secure their students' daily commutes.

The proposed system deploys technology to automatically track students' movements, including their bus rides. In the event of a student boarding the wrong bus, the system triggers alerts through mechanisms like buzzers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), ensuring prompt intervention. Moreover, a programmed SMS notification system promptly informs parents if their child is absent at the commencement of the school day. The system incorporates RFID-based detection units within school buses, each equipped with RFID tags for individual students, which allows real-time tracking and database updates.

This paper outlines the RFID system's design, its role in fortifying school security, mitigating illicit activities, and reducing parental stress. It also discusses the relevant literature, presents an analysis of the system's effectiveness, and offers research findings and insights. The paper concludes by underlining the significance of this technological solution in enhancing student safety and overall school security.