Campus security systems - Case studies

The ability to provide access management capabilities on mobile devices, allows security personnel to open or lock doors remotely Chartered in 1809, Miami University of Ohio is one of the oldest public institutions in the United States. Called by Robert Frost “ the most beautiful college that ever was”, Miami U boasts multiple famous graduates in virtually all walks of life, including one President of the United States; Benjamin Harrison. The University is a reside...

Through the reporting capabilities of ISONAS software system, administration knows who has entered campus facilities and when Founded in 1976, the Calvary Road Christian School offers a complete, Christian education for children from 3 year old preschool age through 8th grade. CRCS is a ministry of Calvary Road Baptist Church and shares the Church facilities on six and one half acres in Virginia just 20 minutes from our nation’s capital. The school facilities include mor...

SALTO’s card-based electronic access control system secures some 100 doors Discovering you can do so much more with what you already have is something Barcelona's Conservatori del Liceu has just put into practice with the successful integration of its SALTO smart access control system and the ASIMUT scheduling, room booking and event management software for schools of music and performing arts. The Conservatori del Liceu, located in a modern seven storey building in the...

SALTO Systems provide everything the college wanted, and offered the best return on investment (ROI) Bunbury Catholic College is proud of its status as one of the leading co-educational high schools in Western Australia, and comes from the Marist and Mercy orders and formed after the amalgamation of St Francis Xavier’s College (Marist Brothers) and St Josephs College (Mercy Sisters) in 1973. Today the College continues this tradition to provide a catholic secondary...

The college installed 200 laptop lockers to encourage students to study outside of classroom Traka intelligent lockers are saving teachers and students up to 20 minutes at the beginning of each lesson at Bolton College. The College has installed 200 laptop lockers along the corridors of its campus to encourage students to study outside of the classroom. This approach, also known as flipped learning, means students can use the lockers to charge the devices and read up on speci...

Traka key cabinets ensure preauthorised contractors gain easy access to areas of the campus at any time Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has helped Coventry University improve the implementation of its contractor control policy, ensuring Health and Safety Standards are met. Introduction With almost 30,000 students, 1,890 staff and 110+ service contracting companies some requiring 24-hour access to the site, Coventry University needed a secure method to manage...

Security officers make the most of the solution’s rich feature-set, which includes unlimited reporting Customer Located in the heart of Albany, New York’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live. Fostering community involvement, The College of Saint Rose opens its doors to the public throughout the day, but in so...

The new system not only produces better and quicker investigations, it also allows the college address more issues When Ramapo College of New Jersey began to transition from a primarily commuter college to a residential college two years ago, it quickly became clear that their current video system wasn’t going to cut it. “We’ve had an ongoing construction program,” says Robert O’Brien, security director of the college. “Just about every yea...

Local viewing and control from each of the cottages is accomplished via Kollector Digital Video Recorders Since its inception over 20 years ago, Youth Villages has been providing guidance for troubled children and their families through an array of rehabilitating services including in-home counseling, residential treatment facilities, and adoption and foster care programs. A non-profit organization, Youth Villages boasts 41 facilities spanning six states where children are tre...

The access control and digital video systems now in place have played a key role in making the campus safer Sending your kids off to college is an exciting and nerve wracking time for any parent, and the last thing a parent wants to do is worry about the safety of his or her child. The Department of Public Safety at American University understands these concerns and prides itself on maintaining a safe and secure environment. That’s why American University invested in an...

Network Security drew up detailed suggestions to protect the facilities, residents, staff and visitors Arts University Bournemouth - AUB (formerly the Arts University College Bournemouth and the Arts Institute at Bournemouth) is a university that specializes in art, performance, design and media, which is based in Dorset. Initially established in 1885 as a specialist institution, the university is one of a small number of higher education institutions in the UK devoted solely...

By implementing SafeZone students and staff can now seek assistance with the simple press of a button CriticalArc announces that the University of Zurich, one of the leading research universities in Europe with 26,000 students has implemented SafeZone. By implementing SafeZone students and staff can now seek assistance with the simple press of a button, wherever they are located across the University estate, giving them the capability to summon support 24/7 via a help poin...

48 Sony video security cameras were installed to monitor its corridors and outdoor areas Since its foundation in 1931, Hemel Hempstead School in the UK has set a precedent for excellence in education on a national and local scale. On its campus site in the county of Hertfordshire, the school has installed 48 Sony video security cameras to monitor its corridors and outdoor areas.  Background When looking for a new video security solution, Hemel Hempstead School made it c...

AEOS access control system can operate different buildings from one central point at The University The University of Nottingham is renowned for its research innovations. Its system to control access and to secure the facilities no longer reflected its commitment to excellence in the advancement of technology. Over the years, the University acquired several systems for access control, each with their own card technology. Additionally, it had various platforms for its daily ope...

The college has installed three Traka lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time Traka asset management lockers are helping staff at Lincoln College save hundreds of hours in extra time each year. The college has installed three lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time of the day. The new system means staff does not need to carry out any admin work retrieving the laptops from a sa...

UCSD is looking to position MicroPower Technologies cameras at several additional locations The Customer The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is a public research university in La Jolla, California, established in 1960. Offering 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and enrolling approximately 39,000 students, the university occupies 2,141 acres near the coast of the Pacific Ocean, with the main campus about 1,152 acres. The Challenge UCSD’s exi...

The lockers & cabinets have saved time, increased accountability & improved key management system Traka asset management lockers are helping the University of Bath lend laptops and consoles to students at any time of the day and night. The university wanted to help its students gain access to laptops and games consoles as and when they required them. The Traka laptop lockers enable students to loan equipment 24 hours a day, without having a member of staff monitor...

By utilising all existing JANUS hardware, SATEON allows the University to automate several previously time-consuming processes Brunel University London has been able to simplify and speed up its access control management thanks to the superior automation and interoperability offered by Grosvenor Technology’s SATEON access control system. Each year the University issues around 20,000 student ID cards containing specific information on access rights to over 700 doors. Gro...

UMass Boston installed Scallop imaging surveillance cameras in the Atrium Café seating area With a strong reputation for innovative research addressing complex urban issues, the University of Massachusetts Boston offers its diverse, 17,000-student population both an intimate learning environment and the rich experience of a great American city. As the “front door” of the university, the student Campus Center welcomes students, faculty, staff, and visitors to...

SALTO effectively provides the college with a ‘networked access control solution without the wires’ Queen's College is a co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. It is a day/boarding school for children aged 3–18, and incorporates Nursery, Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior schools. The college was aware that its existing security arrangements in the form of mechanical keyed locks and a very basic access control system were somewhat outda...

Hikvision DS-2CD2112-I network dome and DS-2CD2012-I IR bullet cameras were installed at new campus Recently, Hikvision's assistance was enlisted to secure Uka Tarsadia University's newer Maliba Campus in India. This solution was notable for a number of reasons. However, first and foremost, providing a secure environment for the 4200 students and 200 faculty members on this campus was paramount. Uka Tarsadia University is located in India's northwestern coastal state of Guja...

Basson’s best-selling IRB2-36VHQ static night-vision and IRB2 PTZ cameras were chosen Caterham High School, Dagenham & Redbridge, recently installed a remotely monitored security system supplied by specialist infrared CCTV supplier, Basson Group. The school administrators were looking for a surveillance solution capable of protecting them against the rising problem of stolen lead roofing and other break-ins being experienced by schools across the borough. The pro...

Tesa SMARTair wireless technology is easy to install and it supports all leading RFID technologies When one of Australia's most prestigious schools needed to upgrade to 21st-century security, it turned to Tesa SMARTair™ wireless access control. Nearly 100 doors in the school's new annex are protected by electronic handles and readers, and RFID smartcards have been issued to school staff. SMARTair™ is a self-contained access control system that allows security...

School authorities and budgeting committees are realising the importance of prevention over response Competent access control is the prime mover of school safety. From primary schools to the largest colleges, prevention and deterrence are the keys to protecting our most valuable asset, our children and young people. Access control was once just a big-city concern, but today many suburban and rural schools are just as interested or even more interested in access control than th...

Philip Morant School and College is also using door handles from Alpro’s Impressionist range The Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, Essex, is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The school is a high achieving 11- 18 academy that was rated as ‘outstanding’ in its last Ofsted inspection. The Alpro closers have been fitted on doors manufactured by Essex-based IDF Aluminum Ltd. Major works at the school have seen the creati...

SALTO’s electronic locks were installed throughout college including classroom, faculty building, and perimeter doors Each campus is different however, and each must develop a strategy tailored to its own unique circumstances. The measures used to achieve this should reflect the character of the college and its educational needs as well as the demands of good security. What is appropriate for one campus may not suit another. Each will have its own unique problems and req...

SALTO’s XS4 range including E9450 handle sets have been supplied and installed on over 50 doors at the college The college is centrally located in the Lesmurdie area, approximately 25 minutes from the Central Business District of Perth, Western Australia. Its semi-rural location is well serviced public and private transport links to the city and surrounding areas. The college’s exquisite gardens, lush lawns, leafy surroundings and relaxing atmosphere provide a perf...

Pakistain's University of Agriculture serves to disseminate agricultural research to both students & the general public Pakistan's University of Agriculture, located in Faisalabad - the country's third-largest city, was established in 1961 to cultivate an agricultural research facility of higher learning for both Pakistan's Punjab region and the nation at large. Additionally, as the school's name indicates, the University of Agriculture, serves as Pakistan's premier agricu...

MOBOTIX AG has secured access to critical data centers and communication rooms across multiple sites at Leeds City College MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Leeds City College to secure access to critical data centers and communication rooms across multiple sites. On 1st April 2009, Leeds City College was formed following the merger of three of the city’s renowned coll...