University of Denver Upgrades Access Control to Improve Security
The University of Denver is moving to a Software House C-Cure 9000 card access security system as part of a $3.5 million upgrade to the university’s buildings.
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5 Technologies That Provide Campus Safety On the Go
Campus security is a hot topic when prospective students start looking at which college they should attend. One security method that is still catching fire in higher education is mobile solutions. Mobile solutions are ideal for colleges that have high-traffic areas or large student populations that need more control. They are also ideal for students, faculty and staff that have some type of mobile device glued to their hands on a day to day basis. This guide covers 5 mobile solutions colleges should consider investing in, including apps, megaphones, alert beacons, electromechanical lock systems and turnstiles.
Lock and Life Safety Code Considerations for Campuses
When considering security methods, campuses must be familiar with the code requirements that are in place to protect students, staff members and other occupants. The major codes colleges need to focus on entail life safety, fire protection, electrified hardware, and more. Even though they are lengthy, these codes are put in place to impact the devices used to secure doors. An understanding of the codes will help to ensure the selection of code-compliant security methods.
10 Common Dorm Security Challenges and Solutions
Protecting on-campus residences is no easy task and requires the training of staff and students, appropriate policies and procedures, and the deployment of technology. Some specific wayscolleges can address your dorm security issues include finding creative ways to educate students to recognize and report other students of concern, establishing a security program that is predicated on prevention versus police response after an incident, assuring that appropriate protective and emergency planning services are provided by departments outside of residence life control and providing protection to students who likely value convenience and openness versus security and control.
Chief of District Security Chris Wynn Weighs In on the Who, What & Why of Campus Security Systems
Even though he works in the K-12 space, Chris Wynn shares his expertise on security systems, and how they can benefit college campuses. In a Q&A with HigherEdTD, Wynn talks about his law enforcement background, the types of security systems schools can have, access control tips, who should be involved in selecting security systems and suggestions on how to pick the security system that best fits a school’s needs.
5 Access Control Products for Your Office
The first step in infiltrating a building is getting in. Ensuring that entrances are well guarded is a must for facility managers. Here are 5 products that can help.
5 Access Control Tips To Keep Your College Campus Safe
Even though card keys might be old-fashioned for access control solutions, they are still a popular security item on today’s college campuses. However, colleges should still consider revamping their access control solutions and strategies. Five key access control tips include: investing in mobile access solutions, electromechanical key systems, relying on a campus card office for assistance, insuring your network and looking to the Cloud for more data storage.
Video Surveillance, Access Control Keep Security Concerns at Bay for Rural District
See the technology that keeps Penns Valley Schools safe and secure. The district installed video surveillance, access control, a visitor management system and more.
K-12 Security Upgrade Opportunities You May Have Missed
Here’s how you can better manage your school perimeter, evacuation requirements and classroom security.
HID Global Pilot Gets Good Reviews at Vanderbilt University
HID Global completed its access control pilot at Vanderbilt University.
