July 2010 Issue
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July 2010 Issue

Cover Story

Doing Double Duty and Loving It

By Robin Hattersley Gray

Read why Aultman Hospital's David Dougherty earned the 2009 Campus Safety Director of the Year, Healthcare Award.


Features
Many campuses use basic motion detection – monitoring building perimeters, or in this case, an entrance, to protect against breaches to the premises and property.

The Business Case for Video Analytics

By Fredrik Nilsson

Instead of only capturing incidents of crime, surveillance systems that incorporate video analytics can also enhance the overall success of campus operations.

13 Factors in Selecting a Police Unit Upfitter

By Steve Contarino

Preparing a service-ready police unit may require more work than a small garage staff can handle, even with preplanning and experience. If a fleet staff is too busy maintaining in-service vehicles, outsourcing may be the solution.

Hospital System Handled With Intensive Care

By Rodney Bosch

This Ohio hospital recently installed a 160-camera digital video solution worthy of its new state-of-the-art campus tower.

Illustration by Ron Rennells

Buyer Beware: Manufacturer Viability Issues Can Cost You

By Robert Grossman

Due diligence can ensure you don’t buy a system made by a company that won’t be around long enough to provide bug fixes and tech support.

Managing the Unimaginable

By Barbara F. Nash

Here’s how one Alabama middle school was able to effectively handle crisis communications in response to an active shooter incident.

New Hampshire Hospital Deploys RFID Tags for Infant Security

By Chris Konicek

At Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, N.H., the Accutech "Cuddles" infant security system has made the nursing staff's job easier, protected the infants and added peace of mind for the parents.

Photo courtesy Accutech

Infant Security Basics

By Russell Colling

ID badges, training, video surveillance, access control and tagging systems can help to prevent a newborn baby from being abducted from your hospital.

Towson U. Gets the Message Loud and Clear

By By Peter Ebersold

A new centrally controlled fire alarm/emergency communications system ensures students, faculty, staff and visitors receive emergency communications during a disaster.

Photo via Flickr (Katie Harbath)

Operation Bait Bike

By Steve Forbes

With the rise in popularity of bicycles, comes a greater focus by criminals on bike theft. GPS is one way you can stop them.