As students, faculty and staff head back to school at this time of year, safety and security are fundamental objectives of the school environment. One way to achieve these goals is with managed key control systems and policies.

Visible security measures can often make employees or the visiting public feel more assured about their safety, and having uniformed guards on the premises is one of the ways in which public use or private facilities can accomplish this goal. But ensuring the safety and security of people and buildings requires more than just having security guards in plain sight or having them routinely check doors and buildings. Improving risk management requires systematic management of guard activities including tours and verification of rounds, which can be efficiently achieved through hardware and software technology.

Healthcare facilities and hospitals are faced with unique challenges when it comes to physical security, but there are many steps that can be implemented to minimize the potential for adverse incidents. While it is not always possible to control who comes into the facility, security personnel can definitely control the chances of someone internally compromising security.

While the need for key management and asset control systems remains a constant across a wide variety of security applications, the possible configurations of the systems are as varied as the applications themselves. From cabinet size to module selection to system integration, key control systems can be custom designed to accommodate almost any requirement.

Whether it’s a municipal, state or federal correctional facility, providing a secure and safe environment for inmates, staff and the public is a top priority for prison security system administrators. And establishing and following proven operational procedures, including key management, is a critical step to help ensure the security of prison control systems..