A Physical Security System (PSS) is a set of security measures that can be applied at facilities to safeguard or protect an organization\u2019s assets-people-property and information. It is not aimed at a specific occupancy, but facilities and buildings in general.<\/p>\n
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Card access systems are used to secure gates, doors, and locks; and easily manages large user populations, controlling for user lifecycles times, dates, and individual access points. Card access systems supplement the need for a Department to control keys; which for large Departments can become unmanageable.<\/p>\n
With card access, users utilize their Carleton campus card and their user-determined 4-digit PIN # to access a locked location. Systems can be set up to permit access to specific user groups during different hours. For example, staff can have access to location 24\/7. Students only have access between 8:00 and 16:00. This system also allows for a pre-set expiration date for a user\u2019s access rights; at which point the system automatically disables their access. For example, a user’s access rights could allow access from 0700h to 1900h Monday through Friday and expire in 90 days.<\/p>\n
CSS also advises Departments with card access to implement policies, processes and procedures to manage access into the restricted area. For example, requesting CSS to conduct authorized entry verification at predetermined points of entry.<\/p>\n
Click here<\/a> to view the policy.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/dd> <\/p>\n Intrusion alarms, duress buttons (fixed and pendants), and assistance phones are used to electronically report unauthorized access and activity. CSS will respond to all intrusion, duress alarms and assistance phone activations.\u00a0 For more information on the Campus Safety Services Duress Button Program please visit Duress Button Program – Campus Safety Services (carleton.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p><\/dd> <\/p>\n Security cameras, also known as video monitoring systems can be used as a deterrent but their real value is with incident verification and historical review. For example, if an alarm is triggered and there is a camera in place, the recorded video from that camera could be viewed to verify the alarms. Camera systems are also useful in areas where patrons are at risk of being involved in a confrontation \u2013 having a camera in place would allow for video to be reviewed post-incident.<\/p>\n Please note that CSS does not monitor all video surveillance footage 24\/7. Video monitoring is done by CSS members, but not always in real time.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to view the Video Recording and Surveillance Policy.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/dd> If you\u2019re interested in a physical security system for your Department, complete and submit a Physical Security System Application<\/a>.\u00a0 As part of the Application process, CSS will schedule a Security Assessment<\/a> to verify your Departmental requirements.<\/p>\n Please note that while it may not be feasible for Departments to implement all physical security systems recommendations all at once, it is important that the Department work with CSS to determine the best 1st system to install.<\/p>\n The Physical Security System Application and Assessments are free of charge. \u00a0Departments are responsible for the budget for their own Security System equipment, installations, maintenance and monitoring fees, as applicable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is a Physical Security System? A Physical Security System (PSS) is a set of security measures that can be applied at facilities to safeguard or protect an organization\u2019s assets-people-property and information. It is not aimed at a specific occupancy, but facilities and buildings in general. 3 Layers of Physical Security at Carleton University Which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"yoast_head":"\n<\/div>\n
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