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We at One Source Security believe that installing panic notification buttons are yet another line of defense for creating a safer environment for employees, customers, students and patients. By not only using video surveillance with analytics and access control, installing panic notification buttons in locations where employees can quickly and …

Lock and key, the oldest form of access control where locks are used to prevent unauthorized access to a facility manually are still very popular today, but come with a few drawbacks. Keys can easily be duplicated, lost or stolen. When an employee leaves or keys are lost, there is …

Without proper security controls in place a company or property manager of a high rise building can run the risk of criminal activity, damage to the facility and unauthorized personnel or visitors wandering the building. There can be a higher risk of theft, tampering and break-ins, which can include loss …

Increasing security in and around healthcare facilities has become a priority to keep patients and employees safe, since healthcare facilities are not immune to crime. However, there is a balance between accessibility and security for patients and employees. One solution is to use access control to streamline the security process …

Physical access control systems and mobile phones allow large-scale facility management to determine where a sick person has traveled throughout the building. Learn more...

As security integrators, we often get asked about dummy security cameras as a solution to our customers’ security issues in lieu of an actual video surveillance system. Pictured above is a "dummy" security camera These issues can include such things as car break-ins in employee lots, employee theft, home security …

Of course the number one priority if you detect a fire at your home is to usher your family outside to a safe place. It’s debatable and depends on the situation if family photos or a laptop, for example, should be grabbed on the way out. But what about your …

Your access control and security system can be integrated in such a way that your alarm system can be armed and disarmed through a single action on the access control side. The advantage of this is the convenience of doing two things at once without remembering PINs or operating keypads. …

Balancing the security needs of an assisted living facility, which can include a blend of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing services, can be a complex issue. Residents and staff need to move throughout the facility freely, while unauthorized people are kept out. Keeping track of staff, residents (some …

One note: The importance of fire and environmental monitoring cannot be overstated, such as for smoke, carbon monoxide, temperature changes and for water detection. This certainly could/should have been included in the previous article about the "core" of a system. We hope you had a chance to read part I …