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FEB-MAR 2016

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24 SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE • February/March 2016 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com CAMPUS SECURITY ROUNDTABLE environment. For a campus, or any other envi- ronment for that matter, to be welcoming it must first be safe and secure. Technology provides the pathway to both the creation and maintenance of a safe and secure environment and the preservation of a welcom- ing atmosphere. Advances in clarity and per- formance in video surveillance cameras, reduc- tions in video storage requirements through innovation, and several specific technologies that have been particular priorities in IDIS R&D;—including our latest-generation fisheye, two-way communication, and point-and-zoom camera functionality—mean fewer cameras are often needed to cover larger and larger spaces. Less intrusive installations can provide same or better surveillance performance and security outcomes. Such lower profile, but higher per- forming, surveillance solutions, are technology driven and help to preserve open, welcoming spaces, that don't feel overly burdened by large numbers of cameras and imposing, high visibil- ity infrastructure. Tim Palmquist, VP Americas, Milestone Systems: Technology can play a crucial role in creating an education environment that pro- tects students, teachers, and property in an unobtrusive way. High-quality cameras can be installed to blend discreetly into the environ- ments, ensuring comprehensive coverage with cr ystal clear image quality without affecting the daily academic atmosphere. A dedicated command center with video management soft- ware (VMS) that ties into both cameras and an access control system allows a school to have an optimal unified solution that alerts for fast response, monitoring traffic flow in and out of the lots and buildings, with lockdown triggered when necessary. Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt Indus- tries: Security leaders need to strike a balance between a combination of policies and new technology solutions to achieve a welcoming, but secure environment in today 's schools. It's not enough to simply lay down policies and processes. As we've seen in recent events throughout the United States and abroad, threats to the safety of students are real, and manufacturers and integrators must work dili- gently to meet the needs of these schools while maintaining this balance. One way to do this is to build technology solutions that are easy- to-use and install, that easily integrate with the security solutions already in place and that maximize capital investments that budget-con- scious schools have made. Angelo Faenza, General Manager, PERSO- NA and Vice President of Campus Electron- ic Access Control Security Solutions, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions: This ques- tion is part of a broader conversation we have with a variety of key stakeholders at schools across the country. I firmly believe this discus- sion always starts with the culture and attitude of the school and its leadership. The first pri- ority of any school's administration is to keep students, staff, and faculty safe. The second priority is to provide an outstanding education in an environment that fosters positive growth and development. There are a variety of technolog y options that can help to keep schools more secure, from entryways and classrooms to closets or storage rooms that hold confidential student records. However, a tradeoff with enhanced security can be a loss of convenience. Restricting access to specific areas by time of day or by person can be limiting, but that is secondary to the most important goal of safety. Our goal as a manu- facturer is to work closely with integrators and the school's leadership to evaluate their spe- cific building(s). Recognizing that every school is unique, we offer recommendations on how they can find the proper balance between com- prehensive security and a nurturing learning environment. This requires a total commit- ment from all key parties in the process and an understanding that there will ultimately have to be some compromises made to achieve the most important goal of keeping students, fac- ulty and staff safe. Russel Ost, Business Development Man- ager, Pelco-Schneider Electric: Video sur- veillance technology can be deployed and still maintain the ambience of a warm and relaxed environment. In an attempt to provide full coverage, a common challenge occurs when a large number of cameras are installed within "There are a variety of technology options that can help to keep schools more secure, from entryways and classrooms to closets and storage rooms that hold confidential student records." — Angelo Faenza, General Manager, ASSA ABLOY Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt Industries. Tim Palmquist, VP Americas, Milestone Systems.

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