Using Integrated Security Systems to Accommodate Expansion and Ensure Safety
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This document discusses the benefits of integrating security systems on a university campus. It outlines the challenges of maintaining independent, aging security systems across multiple locations. The university integrated its access control, video surveillance, police communications, and other systems. This allowed operators to focus on exceptions and support all locations virtually from a new emergency communications center. The implementation process and improvements are described, including increased effectiveness and efficiency. Key considerations for choosing technology and an integrator are provided. The importance of ongoing analysis, testing, and improvements is stressed.
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- 1. Rev 09/07/11 Using Integrated Security Systems to Accommodate Expansion, Ensure Safety
- 2. 2 Why is integration rising in popularity? What is true integration? How does integration work? How does integration impact security? How can I implement an integrated system? How do I maintain an integrated system? Integration: A BUZZ Word
- 3. 3 Challenges to overcome • Open campus • Serving thousands of students, staff, faculty, visitors and dignitaries at multi urban locations • Independent security systems • Aging Technology • Capital Improvements
- 4. 4 Digital Video Recorders Network Joy stick controllers Viewing Software Analog CCTV Technology when we started 50 fixed cameras Viewing through the DVR
- 5. 5 Access Control Technology when we started Automatic Locking and unlocking of doors on the Van Ness Campus only
- 6. 6 Police Communications Center 2005
- 7. 7 Considerations • Maintain an open environment • Maximize return on investment • Do not exceed infrastructure capacity • Align improvements with University mission • Understand technology limitation • Technology should complement the human element • Plan for system growth Cheap FastGreat
- 8. 8 Don’t forget the campus ERP (database) • Your access control system can be your complete campus database or integrate with existing ERP - Student registration - Faculty and Staff - Contractors • Link class schedules to access rights - Implement on-line or data transfer utility • Employ a single card across multiple campus functions - Meal plans - Library - Book store - Vending - Parking
- 9. 9 UltraKey IP and Serial Surveillance Keyboards DB MAXPRO VMS Client MAXPRO VMS Client Enterprise NVR IP Engine NVR Database Sever Rapid Eye DVR Fusion DVR IP Access Control Panels IP Encoders Network IP Engine NVR Camera Sever IP Engine NVR Camera Sever DB MAXPRO VMS Client DB ProWatch Server CE IP Cameras Analytics Server EQUIP™ MAXPRO VMS MS 2008 with SQL 2008 Software MAXPRO™ VMS Server Software MAXPRO™ VMS Controller Software MAXPRO NVR Vista Commercial Burglary Control Today at UDC
- 10. 10 New Emergency Communications Center
- 11. 11 The appeal of integration • Growth of the existing system was impractical • System failures are very costly • Force multiplier • Allows operators to focus on exceptions • Open Architecture • Doing More with Less
- 12. 12 The Implementation • Working with your integrator • The approach to implementation • Challenges faced and how they were solved
- 13. 13 Improvements & Metrics • Since deployment at UDC: - More effective - More efficient - Virtual Patrols to support all locations from the Emergency Communications Center (ECC)
- 14. 14 Key Takeaways • Choosing technology • Choosing your integrator • Steps to success • Pitfalls • Continous process
- 15. 15 Choosing a technology • Do your research - What systems do you want/need to integrate? - How many of those systems does the manufacturer offer? - Does the manufacturer comply with industry standards? - Does the manufacturer employ open technology? - How does the manufacturer go to market? - How does the manufacturer vet integrators? - Is the solution scalable? - Is training offered – classroom and online? - Does the manufacturer support us directly? • Ask your integrator - Is the integrator exclusive to the manufacturer?
- 16. 16 Choosing your integrator • Longevity: At least 5 years in the security business - Meet the owner or local management - Assure accessibility - Will they support a team relationship? • Experience: provide a minimum of 3 customers that you can reference with a project of similar scope - Actually check references • Training certificates; manufacturers, network, operating systems and database • Investment in service - 24 hour call-in - Project management program - Documentation manuals and drawings - Test facilities
- 18. 18 Steps to success • Develop a plan and publish a roadmap • Research technology • Interview local integrators • Justify investment in security • Publish security technology standards • Get buy in from Stake Holders (Administrators & Academics) • Work with IT & Facilities on infrastructure and equipment needs • Get involved early with Construction Management Teams on designs .make sure security technology is included in every project
- 19. 19 Pitfalls • Analysis paralysis - Take small bites • Get the latest and greatest technology - There is a thin line between the leading and bleeding edge - You will never get the latest - Today’s technology is surpassed by tomorrow’s
- 21. 21 Contact Information Ronald Culmer III Captain/Technology Manager Univ. of the District of Columbia Office of Public Safety/Police Washington, DC 20008 202.274.5839 rculmer@udc.edu www.udc.edu/ps Twitter @RonCulmer For more information on this presentation or for contact information on the integrators and manufacturers we have experience working with please contact me directly.