Securing Campus Entry Systems

Challenge

A Southern California school district was in need of a robust security system across multiple campuses.

The district faced challenges due to outdated security protocols and insufficient technological infrastructure for monitoring and controlling campus access.

The client required an advanced security solution to replace manual monitoring by front office staff, which was inefficient and posed safety risks.

Additionally, a reliable system was needed to identify and manage visitors, ensuring that individuals with concerning histories were flagged appropriately. 

Solution

Our company developed a tailored security design focusing on enhancing the security measures at the front lobbies of each school within the district.

We partnered with Verkada, a leader in integrated security solutions, to implement a state-of-the-art security system that included:

Implementation Details: 

• Intercoms: 
  Enabled secure, two-way communication between visitors and front office staff, allowing for controlled entry without physical contact.
  
  
• Access Control Systems:
  These systems were installed to manage entry points electronically, restricting access to authorized personnel and registered visitors only.
  
  
• Surveillance Cameras:
  High-definition cameras were strategically placed to monitor all activity in and around front lobbies, providing real-time footage to security personnel.
  
  
• Guest Management Software:
  This system was integrated to screen visitors against databases for background checks, ensuring all visitors were vetted before 
  granting access.

Benefits

The newly implemented security system has significantly enhanced front office security with visual and audible verification and control of visitor access.

It has increased efficiency by reducing manual entry tasks for staff, improved safety by enabling rapid responses to unauthorized access attempts and is scalable for future upgrades and integrations. 

This solution has effectively addressed the Southern California School District’s initial security concerns and serves as a benchmark for other schools in the region, creating a secure and welcoming educational environment through advanced technology.