For organizations large and small, accurate and timely information is a business necessity. In retail or fast food restaurants, sales figures may be looked at on a daily basis or at certain times of the day to help determine adequate staffing levels. In manufacturing, access to current production, inventory and sales numbers can help guide decisions. And in security situations, knowing who is or was where and for how long or who has keys out or has not returned them can provide alerts or evidence regarding safety and security.
The 4th of July has come and gone and summer is officially in full swing – and so are golfers. Dedicated golfers and weekend enthusiasts aside, golf courses are serious business and require intensive management regimes including securing and controlling the dozens of keys used throughout the property.
It is estimated that 62% of American households own a pet (bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile, small animal), many of which are treated at one of the tens of thousands of veterinary hospitals across the country. Because these facilities are usually open 24/7 and often contain cash and valuable pharmaceuticals, many veterinary hospitals have implemented physical security devices and procedures to help ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors and the precious patients.
Across the country the housing market is showing positive signs of recovery and families are once again on the move. In this more upbeat market, many property management companies are taking the opportunity to upgrade real estate security measures to further safeguard residents and reduce liability issues.
The rules and regulations in the gaming and correctional industries that govern the use, storage and safekeeping of keys have had a profound impact on the design and operation of today’s automated key control systems. In the corrections industry, the ACA (American Correctional Association) sets the standards for use and performance while in the gaming industry, key control systems can be regulated by Minimum Internal Control Standards for Class II Gaming.
