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.

Over the past several years, physical security in the gaming environment, while always mission critical, has morphed from a tactical function to a more strategic operational policy. The conversion has happened in part due to the need for more sophisticated and encompassing casino security, but it has also been affected by the capability of various security solutions to communicate with other solutions on the network. An integrated and unified physical security system adds to operational efficiencies as well as enhancing the safety and security of the overall casino environment.