Black Hills State University (BHSU) needed a centralized video system to improve campus security and streamline operations. They sought to unify their main campus with a satellite location, enable cross-department access, and scale with future growth. By implementing open platform video technology, BHSU laid the foundation for a flexible and scalable security infrastructure.
Black Hills State University is a public university focused on providing higher education for nearly 3,500 students. Dating back to 1883, the university continues to modernize and expand its 130-acre Spearfish campus and smaller Rapid City locations. Part of these ongoing improvements include innovative video technology aimed at strengthening security and streamlining operations across school departments.
BHSU began installing security cameras based on their potential as an investigative resource for campus incidents. Over the last 13 years, the university worked with systems integrator Convergint Technologies and video technology provider Milestone Systems to deploy approximately 80 cameras to cover 20 building complexes, common areas, exterior grounds, and parking facilities. The resulting system provided the foundation for significant expansions down the road.
Milestone XProtect open platform video management software supports different security devices from over 700 of the industry's leading manufacturers. Technology Partners include providers of network video cameras, NVRs, cloud technologies, access control, alarm and detection systems, video analytics, GPS technology, laser scanners, emergency call boxes, and much more.