Securing Educational Institutions: The Essential Role of Access Control Systems in Schools and Universities
The safety and security of students and staff have always been paramount concerns for educational institutions. In light of recent events, schools and universities are now focusing on enhancing security measures and preparing for potential risks.
At Comelit-PAC, we are proud to provide integrated access management solutions that ensure safe learning environments for staff, pupils and visitors.
Making the Grade in Security
Educational institutions embody values such as quality, opportunities, and diversity, which are reflected in every aspect, from staff to educational offerings and resources to the building infrastructure.
These values extend to the implementation of access solutions within the premises. Many schools and universities have already chosen PAC Access Control solutions for their high security, user-friendly operation, and flexible expandability.
Setting The Scene
During busy school days, with students arriving in the early morning, an access control system takes charge, providing vigilant “supervision.” All doors, including the main entrance, can only be opened from the outside after undergoing an authorisation check.
Visitors without appropriate ID cards are directed to the secretariat where access is determined through speech and visual inspection. This well-received procedure ensures a clear system and provides enhanced security for everyone involved.
Within this busy school environment, there are several ways in which a carefully designed PAC Access Control solution can save make a difference to safeguard a school’s assets and personnel.
• Access Central Management Software: This powerful software manages, controls, and monitors all events and alarms in real time. It empowers staff to define precise access permissions, specifying who can access which areas and at what times.
• Access Controllers: These controllers regulate access to specific doors based on predefined criteria. They also report any attempts of forced entry, ensuring internal security and prompt response.
• Access Readers: Placed at entrances and specific locations within a school building, access readers conduct authorisation checks for individuals. They ensure that only authorised personnel, such as school staff and parents, can gain entry by simply presenting their OPS Mifare-DesFire ID cards.
The PAC Access Control is designed for easy integration into existing buildings, making it both cost-effective and efficient.
The access management software can be seamlessly installed on all clients in the administrative area of the educational institution. It also offers flexibility in assigning different tasks to individuals based on defined rights, and installation can occur on-campus or within a highly secure cloud environment.
Safety as a Top Priority
At Comelit-PAC, we understand that educational institutions strive to create secure environments for their students. Our PAC access control system meets the highest standards of security and availability.
We employ innovative Mifare DesFire Technology TM for ID cards with significant additional security overlays added by PAC, making them tamper-proof and resistant to duplication.
Our robust and secure access readers are ideal for public areas, ensuring durability and reliability. Our access controllers provide internal security, immediately reporting any attempts at sabotage or intrusion to the central management system.
PAC Access Control systems also offer user-friendly operation for quick and hassle-free use in everyday school life. With a simple introduction, staff members can easily grasp the processes, including the intuitive Access Central Management software. This user-friendliness eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming training sessions, even for infrequent system users.
Flexibility and expandability are key attributes of PAC Access Control. It caters to the specific requirements of educational institutions, whether it’s authorisation checks, door management based on time and personnel, integration with intercom or video solutions, or scalable solutions for future expansion plans.
With our solution, it’s easy to integrate additional doors or incorporate extended functionalities. For example, ID cards can be utilised for library access, canteen payments, and even time recording. Electronic cylinders, fittings and locker solutions can also be integrated to create one all-inclusive access control solution.
As a Headmaster of a well-known private school summarised: “We decided on a PAC Access Control for various reasons. The priority, of course, was that we wanted to make our school safer. It is easier to learn and teach in a fear-free atmosphere and the parents also have a good feeling when they entrust their children to our care.”
“As an international school, we also meet the requirements of the American embassy with this system – a reaction to the tightened security situation in schools in general. In addition, the system means great convenience for us: there are no more annoying keys, and if an ID card is lost, the risk and costs are minimal.”
