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SCHOOL DISTRICT SECURITYSCHOOL DISTRICT SECURITYA CASE STUDYA CASE STUDY

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Background DataBackground Data• More Than 10 Schools• Includes One High School and One

Middle School• Part Urban and Part Rural

Environment• Total Square Footage = 803,204• Approx. Number of Students =

6,400

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Background DataBackground Data• Additional Properties

– Administration Building– Bus Depot– Plans for Expansion

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Background DataBackground Data

• Military Bases• Forward Thinking

Administration & Architect

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Vulnerability Assessment (VA)Vulnerability Assessment (VA)• Initial Involvement of Wivenhoe• Proved to be an Invaluable Tool for

the School District• VA Report Convinced State

Involved to Approve Funding for New Integrated District Security System within 30 Days

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Findings of VAFindings of VA• Initial Shock for Administration• Information Kept from

Administration• Several Serious Issues:

– Existing Security Systems– Liability– Communications– Access to Schools

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VA RecommendationsVA Recommendations

• New District Security System• Central Control via New District

Command Center• Operation by Single Operator

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VA RecommendationsVA Recommendations• Access Control via Main Entrance

for all Schools• Door Alert System

– Via Main Office Personnel– Security Intercom System– Video Surveillance

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Industry QuotesIndustry Quotes

“In the light of various incidents following the terrible events of “9/11”, it was felt that this school district should move forward with a major upgrade to its existing security. We were advised to commence with a Vulnerability Assessment (VA) that would, if nothing else, identify our strengths and weaknesses in security from all angles. It was good advice, as the results of the VA provided exceptional insight and important data that has allowed the school district to identify major issues on a priority basis, select systems that will be both cost/effective and functional, and which now provides a Basis of Design for all future school construction.”

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Industry Quotes (Cont.)Industry Quotes (Cont.)

“There is no question that knowing the relevant threat level, understanding exactly what your critical assets are, assessing the likely risk and consequences, and making intelligent choices based on such information, provides far more effective security than if we had simply relied on a local contractor to install a security system"

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Industry Quotes (Cont.)Industry Quotes (Cont.) “Every decade, the architecture profession takes on a new

responsibility.  In the 1960s, it was urban planning. During the ‘Seventies we took on environmental design, and the ‘Eighties were all about development and design/build.  We had to fully integrate computers and the web into our practices in the ‘Nineties. In whatever we’re calling this current decade, architects (and their consultants) are now being asked to consider the security of the areas in and around their buildings.  Our designs, and more importantly, their occupants, are vulnerable to not just terrorism, but also crime, and civic/natural disasters. The public is looking to the government and other institutions to assure their safety in the built environment. These entities are turning to their professionals. This is the new imperative for our practices. “

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Industry Quote By….Industry Quote By….

Managing Partner School District Architect

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Essential RequirementsEssential Requirements• Integrated Security System

– Security Management System– Video Surveillance System– Security Intercom System– Central Command– Individual Limited School Control

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Security Design CriteriaSecurity Design Criteria• Important Aspect• Key to Successful Design & Operation• Critical Design Criteria:

– Access To Schools– Surveillance– Awareness of Students Leaving the

Building– Central Control for All Schools

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Meeting Practical RequirementsMeeting Practical Requirements

• New security system had to meet normal school environment

• Cost considerations• Staff acceptance• Single operator able to monitor all

schools

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The New Security SystemThe New Security System

• Main Components:– AMAG Enterprise Security

Management System– Panasonic Video Surveillance System– Aiphone Security Intercom System

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AMAG EnterpriseAMAG Enterprise

• Dual Head End System• Non-Proprietary Equipment• MS Windows Based Software• Network Communication with All Schools• Flexibility• Reliability• Cost-Effective Expansion & Compatibility

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Panasonic Video Surveillance Panasonic Video Surveillance SystemSystem

• Appropriate Cameras– High Resolution– Low Light Sensitivity– Standardization

• DVR Capability• Cost-Effective Value• Reliability

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Aiphone Intercom SystemAiphone Intercom System

• Application Capability• Interior/Exterior Use• Reliability• Ease of Use• Video and Non-Video Application

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System IntegrationSystem Integration

• Specific Alarm Integration– Open Doors– Nearest Camera

Surveillance– Main Office Ease

of Use

• District Integration– Alarm Awareness

at All Schools– AMAG Access– Camera Access– Precise Monitoring

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Non-Electronic SystemsNon-Electronic Systems

• Physical Security• Training• Response Drills• Use of District Security

Command Centers• Monitoring of Actual Systems

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Evaluate – EvaluateEvaluate – Evaluate• Today’s security climate varies

daily• Security technology is constantly

changing• School district requirements are

subject to fluctuation• How well is the security system

working?

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Phased Security PlanPhased Security Plan• An important element of the new

Security System for the School District was the development of a Phased Security Plan.

• This allows the District to prioritize based on available funding and to take advantage of changing technology as well as changes within the District

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Primary Benefits to School Primary Benefits to School DistrictDistrict

• New Security System Meets All Requirements• Good Security Design Criteria Based on Industry

Standards and Guidelines Avoids Negligence• System Equipment Not Based on “Special of the

Month”• Flexible System that can Expand and Change with the

School District• Counters Threat Level & Protects Everyone:

– Students– Staff– Parents/Visitors– Contractors

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QuestionsQuestions

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