In large, multi-building campuses such as medical centers, military bases or universities, it is not unusual for there to be thousands of doors, each with a lock that has a corresponding key. It is also not unusual for the facilities department to have responsibility for maintenance and servicing of the locks as well as having some responsibility for the keys — but not necessarily for the safekeeping or tracking of the keys. And therein lays a significant security issue which can readily be addressed with a high-volume automated key control and management system. Read More »
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Key Control for High Volume Automotive Sites
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Automotive dealerships have had a roller coaster ride in the past few years, with owners having to make hard choices to survive the economic downturn. They’ve additionally had to be more creative in their sales approach, more customer and service friendly as well as take more precautions with securing their inventories. Read More »
Benefits of Key Control in Recreational Areas
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Across the country, budgets for federal, state and local parks are taking a hit on operational expenses in an effort to reduce financial deficits. And while this usually means limited capital expenditures or no additional employees, it can also mean stepped-up measures throughout the parks to help protect premises and assets. Read More »
Protecting Schools with Key Control Systems
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Rules and regulations governing the use of door locks in K-12 schools are designed to help ensure the safety and security of the students, staff and faculty. They are enforced for both security reasons (keeping unwanted visitors out, securing valuable assets, etc.) and for safety reasons (quick, unencumbered egress) and can significantly affect the welfare of the school environment. Controlling and managing the door/building keys, while not governed by fire or safety codes, play an equally important role in maintaining the safety and security of the students, staff and facility. Read More »
Key Control as an Access Control Solution
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
In physical security, the term “access control” can have many interpretations or examples depending on the application. Access control can refer to a security officer standing guard in a lobby or a card swipe system that allows authorized personnel to enter an area. Other forms of access control include a man-trap door or a turnstile. What they all share, whether mechanical, manual or electronic in design, is the ability to limit entry to a particular area. Read More »
Building a Better Construction Site with Key Control Systems
Monday, June 27th, 2011
The theft of copper from construction sites, along with other metals, tools and equipment, is fast becoming a nationwide epidemic. This has prompted contractors to re-evaluate their security measures and, in many cases, to implement measures that will provide more protection and security. Read More »
Key Control is Part of the Plan at Base Commissaries
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
For anyone who has ever served in the armed forces, the base commissary is one of the great benefits of military life. Commissaries offer food and non-food items at reduced prices to military personnel. In addition to matching the high end public grocery stores in availability and quality of food and dry goods, today’s commissary stores match the technical operations side of the stores with state of the art security systems. Read More »
Layered Key Control Protection Offers Benefits for Embassy Applications
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions are some of the best protected government facilities in terms of physical security. Layered security technology is typically integrated with management controls and manpower forces to provide the powerful overall security system needed at these high profile structures. Read More »
Automated Guard Tour Systems Vital to Oil Refinery Security Operations
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Oil refineries are typically massive complexes with multiple safety and security protocols to help prevent incidents and the danger of more serious threats. Complete facility control, detection and monitoring are achieved with the use of video surveillance, access control and perimeter security, as well as with highly trained security officers. Read More »
Key Control in High Technology Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
Monday, May 16th, 2011
In the extremely competitive world of high technology computer and electronics manufacturing, physical security at some companies is so stringent that employees must pass through a gauntlet of physical security measures in order to reach their desk or work area. And while this is an extreme example, it is true that computer manufacturers rely heavily on research and development to keep their competitive edge. Physical security, along with established policies and procedures, helps to maintain a secure facility. Read More »
