Over the past decade, there has been a notable surge in the number of young people turning to vaping products that contain nicotine, a trend exacerbated by the ongoing youth mental health crisis. Read more here: ow.ly/Nsyi50TUy4X Let’s talk about it. #YouthVaping

Vape detection in schools in response to this #healthcrisis. But this has created more problems and has proven to be ineffective in minimizing youth's vaping habits while threatening #studentprivacy. schoolhealthcenters.org/resources/stud…

Lets talk about this. We’d like to introduce the release of the Vape Detection report! In collaboration with Ellie Spangler and the NOTICE Coalition this report highlights how #vapedetection may do more harm than good ow.ly/GHzg50TSHK4 #VapeSafety #VapeResearch #data

Let's talk about this. Evidence shows that vaping can worsen mental health in young people- creating a cycle of addiction that has negative consequences, both physical and psychological. Read the Vape Detection Report Here: lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Ever wonder how vape detectors can tell vape aerosols from other particles? PM and VOC sensors team up with machine learning to make it happen! Cutting-edge tech helping keep our spaces vape-free. Read the Vape Detection Report Here: lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Did you know? Vape detectors in schools not only detect e-cigarette but can also alert officials instantly to maintain a vape-free environment. These detectors are placed in bathrooms and locker rooms for monitoring. Read the Vape Detection Report Here: lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Security vendors’ lobbying often steers funding towards surveillance tech rather than evidence-based safety practices. Let’s rethink how we allocate resources for truly effective school safety. Read the Vape Detection Report Here: lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Thanks to grants like Safe School Levy, Minnesota schools are investing in vape detection systems from companies like Soter and HALO. Recent purchases include $51K from Westbrook-Walnut Grove and over $40K from Eden Prairie, aimed at keeping campuses vape-free!

Did you know? Vape detectors in schools not only detect e-cigarette but can also alert officials instantly to maintain a vape-free environment. These detectors are placed in bathrooms and locker rooms for monitoring. Read the Vape Detection Report Here: lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

From vape detection to facial recognition, school surveillance tech continues to grow—but at what cost? Disproportionate monitoring has been linked to higher suspension rates among African American students, feeding into the school-to-prison pipeline. lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

How does school surveillance contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline? Monitoring and facial recognition tech increase the risks, especially for students of color, by escalating disciplinary actions that push students closer to the juvenile justice system.

Let’s rethink school discipline. A 2023 survey found that students disciplined for substance use are more likely to face arrest and later incarceration. Experts recommend reserving suspensions for safety issues—not for tobacco-related violations. lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Despite significant investments vape detectors have limited effectiveness in reducing student vaping. Prioritizing supportive interventions over punitive measures to address underlying issues related to substance use and mental health. lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

Relying on vape detectors alone won’t solve the youth vaping crisis. Schools must prioritize education and community engagement while shifting towards supportive strategies that promote mental health and address addiction. lnkd.in/gstE3zcP

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