Everyone needs an ID to enter an RISD campus.
The school district is in process of installing a safer and more efficient system for campus visitors and volunteers to sign in, as well as students who don’t have their district-issued ID. RISD employees are also reminded to sign in when visiting a campus and always display their ID badge.
The new Verkada Guest system is in place at all secondary schools and will be installed at every elementary campus through the end of the 2023-24 school year. It is replacing the RAPTOR system.
Verkada conducts a background check on all visitors, takes a photo to generate a visitor badge, and does not retain any personal information from visitors.
The new system also includes an Intercom feature for office staff to communicate with visitors visually and verbally before they enter the building.
