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Benoît Chaput has the job of overseeing the vehicles and technical gear used to operate Société Radio-Canada (SRC), the French language counterpart of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., with headquarters in Montreal.

Best Practices for Key Control and Asset Management

Where physical security is concerned, there are proven measures that can enhance the safety and safeguarding of a facility and valuable assets. While mechanical lock and key systems have been around for a long time, new technology enables them to be supported by an advanced key control and asset management system. Locks and keys are the most widely (and sometimes only) used security devices and can be found on anything to which access must be controlled, including vehicles, storage containers, doors, gates, windows and so on. As the security of a property or facility relies so heavily upon locking devices, a sound key management system is essential to an effective security program.

By Fernando Pires – VP, Sales and Marketing – Morse Watchmans

At the ancient Roman Coliseum, one of the world’s first and most famous stadiums, security practices likely included the use of guards and locked doors with keys controlled by a keeper. These same basic security practices are still in use in modern stadiums and convention centers — with far more sophisticated technology and enhanced resources. Today, guard services are supplemented with video surveillance and alarm systems have evolved into high tech intrusion detection and perimeter security systems integrated with access control and fire alarm systems.

By Fernando Pires – VP, Sales and Marketing – Morse Watchmans

During the holiday shopping season, many malls, discount chain stores and other retail outlets will offer extended shopping hours to take advantage of the most active buying time of the year. And along with the extended hours, retailers may also ramp up their security, both inside and out, with the assistance of additional security guards, traffic control and extra sales staff.

By Fernando Pires – VP, Sales and Marketing – Morse Watchmans

Security guard services are integral to the security and protection of a wide range of locations, including airports, residential housing communities, school and business campuses, hospitals, shopping mall grounds and office buildings, to name just a few. While on patrol, security officers are constantly observing the environment for anything unusual that might indicate a problem, whether it’s a broken window or suspicious activity in the parking lot. It is generally agreed that having security on site can help improve the odds that the unusual will be noticed before an incident occurs.