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Sports and your Security
With large crowds, alcohol, drugs and plenty of rivalry, campus security teams need their best playbook in hand on game day. Every event requires its own plan to keep guests safe, including contingencies to handle schedule changes, weather back-up plans, and medical or terrorism-related emergencies.
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Offline vs. networked electronic access control
Universities of all types are becoming more aware of the security risks posed by unauthorized access, and locks and keys alone are not enough to keep a school’s perimeter secure. But not every door has to be a controlled entrance, nor is it always necessary to have 100 percent, 24-hour positive control.
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The ins and outs of mechanical keys
KEYS: Do you control them or do they control you? The safety of your facility may depend on your answer. You may have superior quality locks in your facility, but locks alone cannot assure the safety of your property and/or the people who use it.
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When and where you need biometric security
Not so long ago, colleges and universities relied on people to recognize individuals by their looks. Today, biometric technologies uses characteristics such as hand geometry and fingerprints to provide failsafe ways to grant access to thousands of authorized users while maintaining the highest level of security and control.
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Student Safety on Campus
Today, some university campuses are going high-tech to help fight crime, installing campus security systems that seamlessly integrate a variety of technologies using open architecture design standards. These systems provide advanced access control, alarm monitoring, digital video, photo ID badging and visitor management functionality, all from a single software platform.
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Leveraging your one card credentials
Campuses are turning to ID cards or “smart” cards as a way to improve safety and security. The cards integrate easily with an access control program. They are simple to update with user profile information. And they are easy to deactivate and replace if they are lost or stolen.
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Understanding security at every level
College and university campuses have many challenges in practicing emergency management that are related to the distinctive structure and environment of higher education. To understand security control for the complex environment of a college or university, consider the four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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Security and your budget
Despite budget restrictions, security should remain a top priority for campuses, regardless of size or environment. A layered approach can provide solutions for every access point on campus. From the mechanical key systems to fully integrated network solutions, this approach can provide the widest range of solutions for any budget.
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Historic building and your security
Modular, open architecture systems allow locks to be configured to create a custom fit right at the lock, making it easy to implement electronic access control in older buildings. Components traditionally located around the door can be integrated into the lock itself to yield a smarter solution and more value for the investment.