Presence App Put to Use as Free Security Systems in Arizona Schools

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - Aug 5, 2013) - People Power is proud to announce its partnership with Miami Unified School District #40, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School and Lee Kornegay Junior High School in an initiative to help make schools a safer place. The Safer Schools Campaign will utilize the new Presence by People Power application to recycle outdated iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, into Wi-Fi security cameras which will be placed in various locations around the schools and will assist administrators in security monitoring around the facilities.

"We are thrilled that our new app Presence will be a key player in this effort to improve the security of schools," said David Moss, CTO and co-founder of People Power. "Student safety is always a top priority for parents and the community, and this is an initiative that all of us here at People Power are proud to be a part of."

With the cameras placed around the school in areas like hallways, exits, cafeterias, and gyms, and Presence's ability to put old iPhone's built-in audio and motion detection to practical use, officials can monitor and record all activity on campus, day and night, to keep students and the school surroundings safer. The Presence app is free and the schools will be turning to the community for donations of outdated or unused iPhones, iPads and iPods so the security system will be at no cost to the school.

"Nothing is more important than maintaining safe and secure facilities for our students and teachers," said Sherry Dorathy, Superintendent of Miami Unified Schools. "After seeing Presence, we knew it was an excellent opportunity to enhance the surveillance of our grounds and monitoring or visitors. We are excited to kick off this program and will be enlisting the support of the community to make it a huge success."

Traditional security systems are extremely costly but the People Power Presence app will eliminate any need for pricey systems and help detect potential threats to safety.

To find out more information about the program or to donate iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches please contact People Power at info@peoplepowerco.com.