July 04, 2008

Access Control

Just Visiting 

By Patrick V. Fiel Sr.

A simple visitor-management plan can bring schools and universities immediate results....

Facility Planning: Controlled Access 

By James E. Rydeen

Who is visiting your school?...

Keeping Watch 

By Patrick V. Fiel Sr.

A series of detailed security questions can help education administrators in the long term....

Let 'em In? 

By Mike Kennedy

Access-control systems enable schools and universities to keep unauthorized people out of their facilities....

Defensive Design 

By Randolph J. Collins

Effective and low-cost renovation strategies can emphasize school security and maintain sensitivity to learning and aesthetics....

Great Expectations 

By Beverly Vigue

How to ensure that specified door, frame, hardware and access-control software components will perform as planned....

On Your Guard 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities have many tools available to help create safe campus environments....

A Secure Balance 

By Luci Norlin

At education institutions, information technology systems must balance openness with security....

Border Patrol 

By Julie Hall

Education institutions need security systems that will keep unwanted visitors away from their property and possessions....

School Security: A Smart Move 

By Joe Wright

Making the move to smart cards is a logical transition for most schools, especially those with an ID-card system already in place....

Modern Methods 

By Dominic Sorrentino

Powerful, integrated security solutions allow schools to focus on education, not fighting crime....

Safe at Home 

By Mike Kennedy

Whether a campus is in the heart of the city or in a pastoral setting off the beaten path, education institutions are working to make student housing safer....

Beefing Up Security 

By Fletcher MacGregor

Education institutions can manage their security risks more effectively and provde a safer environment....

CCTV Basics 

Jeffrey A. Lupinacci

Effective school security starts with a plan....

Protecting The Perimeter 

Beverly Vigue

Schools and universities have many options to prevent security threats and dangerous incidents....

Let's See Some ID 

Joe Wright

A photo identification system can improve school security and enhance administrative efficiency....

Safety First 

Buck Simpers

Creating a safe environment includes more than just a locked door....

Providing Safe Schools 

Mike Kennedy

The most critical role for schools and universities is to provide a setting conducive to learning. If students and staff don't feel safe, education often...

Staying Vigilant 

Mike Kennedy

Thoughtful design, technological aids and effective intervention programs are key ingredients that can help schools defuse the next violent episode....

Welcoming and Secure 

Stephen Kromkowski

To accommodate community uses of school facilities, administrators and planners should make safety a priority....

Ins and Outs of Campus Access 

Jeff Koziol

Know which issues to consider when choosing an access-control system....

Behind the Scenes 

Dominic Sorrentino

Bid proposals on security systems must go beyond the simple specifying of products; they must quantify processes and service providers....

Wireless Protection 

Fred Conforti

Systems operating without wires can help schools and universities reduce installation costs....

Designing on the Outside 

Dennis M. Young

The fundamentals of school facility planning can lead to safe, secure facilities. Here's how....

A Safe Haven 

Jeff Lupinacci

Creating a secure school environment includes many elements and cannot be established overnight....

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