11 Factors to Consider When Selecting Security Technology for Your Campus
Here’s how to assess the utility and desirability of a security technology your campus might be considering.
Lt. John Weinstein commands Strategic Planning and Outreach for the Northern Virginia Community College Police Department. The views expressed herein represent the personal views of the author and should not be construed as representing the official view of the Northern Virginia Community College or any of its components.
Here’s how to assess the utility and desirability of a security technology your campus might be considering.
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