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The majority of the shooters in business environments were not employed at the shooting location . So , a strong visible deterrent can surely help discourage such an attack .
Piggyback detection , crossing ( entering in opposite direction while an authorized user exits ), and fraudulent misuse by an authorized user ( collusion ) are similarly detected and alerted for security staff . Tip # 2 – Tailgating / Piggyback Detection
Tip # 2 - Tailgating / Piggyback Detection
Turnstiles – and pedestrian entrance control in general – are linked with your access control system and are designed to make sure that only authorized persons can enter a building or campus . This inherent benefit is the primary reason turnstiles and other pedestrian entrance control ( PEC ’ s ) are employed .
A properly designed and implemented pedestrian entrance control system can sound an alarm , activate cameras and alert security staff in the event of a tailgating / piggybacking / crossing event . Tailgating is defined as an unauthorized person attempting entry behind / with an authorized individual .
Piggyback detection , crossing ( entering in opposite direction while an authorized user exits ), and fraudulent misuse by an authorized user ( collusion ) are similarly detected and alerted for security staff .
IP Connected ( network ready ) PEC systems provide even further communication through the client ’ s security network if so integrated .
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All of these features make it significantly more difficult for an active shooter to gain entry into the secure areas of your facility .
Tip # 3 - The Intangibles - Evidence of Sophisticated Security Measures
The use of strong effective entrance control security at outside lobbies and other entrances goes even a step further than the most visible benefits discussed above .
We believe that the less tangible benefit is equally as important : the overall secure culture of a building / campus that is communicated / suggested by these turnstiles and portals .
A perpetrator will witness the obvious measures that have been implemented at the entrances and can surmise that equally sophisticated and sturdy measures have been employed throughout the facility to protect the occupants .
The Guidepost Solutions paper referenced above , states that “ A common theme among active shooters is often the meticulous effort they go through to plan their actions in the hope of achieving the greatest extent of destruction and mayhem .”
Therefore , we know that the perpetrator will certainly visit and analyze his targets very carefully . Sites that have the appearance of a strong security plan & mindset will be less vulnerable to attack .
Conclusion and Thinking Ahead
Once considering the three main ways that turnstiles will help to reduce the threat of an active shooter incident we feel confident that you will want to include consideration of such technology in your security design strategy .
Former NYPD Chief Raymond Kelly recommended in his detailed 2012 Active Shooter Risk Mitigation Report , implementation of “ credentialbased access control systems that provide accurate attendance reporting , limit unauthorized
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