When it comes to creating a security strategy that helps keep occupants safe and facility assets secure, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each building has its unique occupants and challenges, so the most effective security installations are adapted and personalized to the needs of the building, occupant and organization. What’s more, by taking a holistic approach to security and thinking about how it can integrate with existing building solutions, security teams are better equipped to mitigate and manage incidents and emergency events within their facility.
Facilities with different capacities, uses and occupant journeys require vastly different security solutions. For example, K-12 and higher education facilities with constantly moving occupants are looking for hands-off solutions to manage high-touch and high-traffic areas. Rather than focusing on indoor video and facial recognition solutions, which some parents prefer to avoid, they’ll turn to solutions like touchless access control and thermal imaging. For schools, it’s also important to integrate security and life safety solutions like mass communication and gunshot detection to form a multi-pronged approach to security integration, tailored to each campus’ needs.