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Colleges, universities and healthcare institutions are heavily vested in electronic security systems as a vital supplement to their protection programs.  While, the primary motivation behind this ever-increasing trend is the enhancement of safety and security, institutions are clearly reaping significant savings in personnel and other operational expenses.

While electronic systems have numerous advantages and applications, they are often very expensive and require special skills sets to design, procure, manage and maintain…particularly within a campus or healthcare environment. The technologies and capabilities associated with these highly technical systems are evolving at warp speed. Convergence with IT and a need for integration of security systems with disparate applications such as communications, building automation, emergency notification and incident management is become increasingly apparent.

Institutional Physical and Electronic Security Specialists

To address the multiple issues associated with complex electronic security systems, many colleges and universities, as well as healthcare facilities, have developed in-house physical and electronic security specialists. In most, but not necessarily all, cases, these individuals are a component of the campus or healthcare protection agency. Their duties often involve a broad range of technical management responsibilities for electronic security systems.

Applications and Use of Security Technology

On September 21-23, 2009, the American Crime Prevention Institute will present an interactive forum for campus and healthcare physical and electronic security specialists entitled, Applications and Use of Security Technology. This forum will be held in Louisville, Kentucky and will represent an unprecedented opportunity for campus and healthcare physical and electronic security specialists to meet and interact in a problem-solving environment. Participants will receive informative state-of-the-art presentations as well as participate in interactive roundtable workshops.

Who Should Attend This Forum?

The Applications and Use of Security Technology Forum is intended for those individuals responsible for designing, procuring, maintaining and managing electronic security systems for institutions of higher education and healthcare facilities. In addition to formal problem-solving presentations, afternoon workshop sessions will provide participants with a unique opportunity to engage peers and counterparts with similar issues and concerns related to security technology.

Forum Facilitators and Speakers

The Applications and Use of Security Technology Forum will not be a sales or product-orientated presentation. The majority of forum presenters will be experienced security specialists who are degreed electrical engineers, network engineers, Certified Protection Professionals (CPP), and Physical Security Professionals (PSP). All have extensive experience involving security systems in institutional and healthcare environments.

Where is the Forum Held?

The featured presentations and roundtable workshop sessions for the Applications and Use of Security Technology Forum will be held at the Galt House Hotel (www.galthouse.com) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Galt House Hotel is located in downtown Louisville near the banks of the Ohio River. Room rates for the Galt House Hotel are $90.00 for both single and double occupancy. Forum participants should make their own reservations at the Galt House Hotel by calling 502-589-5200 at least three weeks prior to the program.

How Much Does the Forum Cost?

The cost of attending the three-day Applications and Use of Security Technology Forum is $400.00. If more than one person from the same department attends the forum, the cost for each participant is $350.00.

How to Register for the Forum

To register for the Applications and Use of Security Technology Forum, visit the American Crime Prevention Institute website: www.acpionline.com.

Forum Topics

Video Surveillance Systems

• Emerging Trends and Technologies in Video Surveillance Systems: A discussion and evaluation of plausible new video technologies available for deployment within the next 5 years and the anticipated applications in institutional environments.

• Current Trends in Video Storage: Standard technologies and costs will be evaluated as well as strategies such as proprietary and “cloud computing”.

• Physical Security of Control Servers and Storage Units: Campus and healthcare computing operations utilized for security applications are often understaffed and poorly protected. Basic physical security strategies for protection of these high-value facilities will be addressed.

• Wireless Networking Technologies for Security Video Applications: Remote locations such as parking lots and distant or outlying buildings no longer need be a limiting factor when designing video systems. Various wireless solutions are available which can easily accommodate such applications.

• Methods of Calculating Band Width and Storage Consumption: Network resources tend to be more robust in campus and hospital environments, but security applications-particularly video-can be considerably intensive. Considerations and calculations methods are addressed in this discussion.

• “Networking 101”- Basic Primer for CCTV Networks: This discussion will center on basic IT networking for video applications and the security issues involved in using an existing network environment.

• Migrating from Analog to Digital and IP-Based Technologies: Many legacy systems use copper or fiber optic cables that end with the presentation of analog signals to the monitoring equipment. This topic provides views on how existing cameras may be used in a digital environment. Migration planning will also be discussed.

• Remote Video Surveillance Using Brower-Based Applications: Browser-based client applications offer the capability to immediately share videos and other security applications with others in a meaningful way. What these applications mean to the systems administrator and related policy implications will be addressed.

• Convergence-Security Video in an IT World: The migration of digital video is almost complete, offering features and applications not possible even a few years ago. The practical implications for campus and healthcare protection agencies will be evaluated along with the issues accompanying these technologies.

• Networking Security Issues for CCTV Systems: Many networks are vulnerable to failure simply because they are not designed to support life safety applications. Security provisions, including distribution strategies, will be discussed under this topic area.

• Campus Applications of Infrared CCTV Imaging: Exterior cameras (except for specialized night vision units) require some illumination in order to present a reasonably recognizable image. Infrared lighting will be explored as a possible solution for exterior applications.

• Video Compression: Making the Best Choice for Your Application: Presentations will include discussions of the available compression schemes and band width and storage considerations.

• Choosing the Appropriate CCTV System: The RFP Process: There are a number of methodologies for selecting the CCTV system best for your application. This discussion will review the RFP process from design through selection and proposes methods for evaluating possible solutions.

Electronic Access Control Systems

• Emerging Trends and Technologies in Electronic Access Control Systems: Smart locks, integration strategies, and technologies and software features applicable to institutional environments.

• Strategies to Minimize “Tailgating”: Effective access control can be compromised by “tailgating”. Both technical and procedural strategies that reduces or even eliminates this problem will be reviewed and evaluated.

• Who Gets In: Defining Access Permissions and Hierarchy: Effective control of access can be compromised by inappropriate design of the permissions. This subject reviews principle elements of these decisions.

• Role and Responsibilities of the Electronic Access Control Manager: Electronic access control systems require on-going management and care. This discussion will center upon the general responsibilities of the Access Control Manager (ACM) and how the position should be positioned within the institution.

• Developing Standards and Guidelines for Electronic Access Control: Discussions will center on how electronic access control systems are uniformly implemented within the institution during construction of new buildings and renovation projects.

• Architectural Design Strategies Complimenting Electronic Access Control: A building’s design can impact how access is controlled within the facility. This discussion will introduce principles to achieve better pedestrian controls using electronic strategies to support the natural flow of access.

• Choosing the Appropriate Electronic Security System: The RFP Process-Best Value vs. Low Bid: This subject introduces ways an electronic security system for a campus or healthcare facility can be selected and implemented.

• Blending of Campus One-Card and Electronic Access Control: Pros and Cons: Exceptional value can be derived by combining functions of the card. There may also be pitfalls. This presentation will evaluate issues to consider when choosing between a stand-alone access system and a system that incorporates business applications such as food service, vending and library uses.

• Merging Disparate Electronic Access Control Systems: Buildings built or acquired over a period of years may have disparate approaches to controlling access. Where standards have not existed, facility planners or department heads may install security systems without guidance or governance. This discussion offers means of managing such systems including a road map for inclusion into an enterprise solution.

• Strategies for Control of Vertical Access: This subject addresses methods used for control of elevators and stairs. This is particularly important due to specialized codes that limit approaches to egress and fire rated door assemblies.

• Use of Biometrics in Electronic Access Control: Biometrics are the only method that provides reasonable assurance that an entrant is who he says he is. The various applications for this technology will be explored during a discussion of this topic.

• Access Control Strategies for Mixed-Use Occupancies: Mixed use properties, such as retail space and leased offices may have access requirements significantly different from those of the institutional community. This discussion explores the issues and possible strategies involved.

• Integration of Electronic Access Control with CCTV and Other Technologies: This topic addresses basic system integration methods and evaluates the merits and issues involved with fully integrated solutions.

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