With operational budgets going in one direction and inmate populations going in the opposite direction, administrators of correctional facilities are being asked to achieve the near impossible. However, with the help of technology solutions including key control and management systems which provide a reliable solution for the safekeeping and accountability of facility keys, it is possible to achieve goals cost-efficiently. Read More »
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Making Correctional Institutes Safer – The Case for Key Control & Management Systems
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Locked In Key Control Helps Save Money & Reduce Losses
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
As enterprises have grown in size, complexity and scope, their physical security needs have risen exponentially. Executives are facing mounting costs and a dizzying array of technological solutions, all in the context of ensuring a safer and more secure environment. Many times in such situations the best path forward lies not in additional complexity, but rather in simplification. Read More »
Key Control Systems Bring Holiday Peace of Mind
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
During the holidays, it is especially important to observe all safety and security practices in your facilities so that the season can be enjoyed by all. Among other measures, a reliable key control and management system can help to ensure holiday peace of mind. Read More »
Options for Accessing the Key Control Cabinet
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
The conventional method of accessing a key control cabinet is with the built-in keypad and a pre-authorized PIN (personal identification number) code. The user simply enters their PIN code to unlock the cabinet and retrieve or return a key for which they are authorized. In addition to the standard keypads, key control systems may also be designed with other types of access devices. Read More »
Key Control Systems Designed for Ease of Use
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Selecting and implementing the best key control and management system can help to ensure that its full potential in an overall security operation is reached. One of the main attributes of a high performance key control system is out-of-the-box ease of use. From system design to installation to everyday use and control to system expansion, a well-designed key control system will deliver straightforward operation for everyone. Read More »
Advances in Key Control Technology
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Imagine this scenario. It’s late in the evening on a holiday weekend. A security officer is making his rounds of the multi-building campus and sees a light in a window where there shouldn’t be one. He calls in the report and is requested to investigate the situation. His access card allows him entry to the building, where he again uses his card and his personal identification number (PIN) to access the building’s key control cabinet. The particular key he needs is not in the cabinet and the message screen tells him that the key is currently located in the key cabinet in the adjacent building. The security officer retrieves the key and is able to confirm that a light was left on and everything appears normal. He returns the key to the key cabinet in the building and resumes his rounds. Read More »
How to Implement a Key Control System
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Implementing a key control and management system is a straightforward process that involves three basic steps; take inventory of the facility to identify all access points and installed locks; ascertain the operational needs of the employees as well as others who may need access to the facility (i.e. service repair, cleaning crew, etc.); and establish a policy with easy to follow procedures for effective key control and management. Read More »
How to Shop for Key Control Systems
Monday, October 17th, 2011
Shopping for and selecting a key control and management system can be a challenging experience. But it doesn’t have to be if a few simple guidelines are followed. First, determine what your needs are now and in the future. Next, research and compare what’s available. Finally, work with a reputable vendor/installer. Read More »
How to Improve Key Control
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Over time, business management is typically occupied with matters relating to maintenance and sustainability — hiring new employees, moving to larger premises, developing new business opportunities and so on. A strategic physical security plan – one which includes a key control and management solution – makes it easier to implement necessary changes and improvements. Read More »
Key Control and Management Systems Have the Touch
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Touchscreen technology has become pervasive in our everyday lives. It’s replaced tactile keypads in many smart phones as well as in GPS devices, PC tablets and more. Read More »
