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In recent days we have encountered a major step-up in “Fear Factor” marketing in the Education marketplace. The factors I have picked up on of course center round security and recognition based areas that a security advisor should be involved in. These concerns range from simple damage to belongings through larceny and even potentially include abduction. It would be really easy to study these articles and panic into execution of an all-out militaristically controlled environment. Like all these affairs it is however far better to consider these in the same manner as any conventional risk assessment you might go through. Considering every area of the organisation and ensuring security of your assets from the hazard level. Of course it is essential as with all peril appraisals to prioritize the assets being secured. It goes without saying that at the top of the tree are the pupils and employees. Where does it become restrictive in price and acceptability? This is really contingent on the nature of the building. An isolated location will in general bear lower risk from mystery visitors and opportunist law-breaking than a location in a built up region. A key factor in setting up a safe surroundings which is often missed is creating a safety conscious staff, students and visitors environment. This doesn't need to require “selling fear”. It is a great deal more about professionalism and routine. Who needs to be where when? What would we see if this wasn't the situation and then what would we do. This might sound oversimplified but most of the time a basic solution will be more efficacious and generate the control conditions needed without becoming disruptive or encroaching on individual privacy. Planning and Long Term Sustainability Identification and security system products are changing like all technology based systems. Decisions on which technology to purchase into must still include long term planning factors. If you plan to introduce I.D. cards to strengthen security consciousness and generate a professional image it would be unwise to study it in isolation. Now the multifunction smart card is well and truly established, planning should allow for future addition in areas such as cashless vending, secure area access, personal computer log-in, registration and transport. As these technologies develop and become normal, consolidation will be a key factor in the length of service of the security products used. Roger Wakefield is a staff writer at: The Card Network, (http://www.thecardnetwork.co.uk), a manufacturer of corporate and school ID card systems.
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