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A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices
From: "SCHALIP, MICHAEL" <mschalip () CNM EDU>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:25:52 -0600
Hi folks..... Sorry if this is the wrong "group", but - I need some advice..... We're struggling with a debate on physical security measures. Following the Virginia Tech incident - our execs decided that we had to respond with increased security measures. At some point - the decision was made that we needed to explore "security cameras". Next thing we knew - there was a contractor engaged, cameras were installed at one campus (we have 6 across the metro area!), and now - the questions are finally being asked - "Are we doing the right thing...??" Putting in cameras is fine - but then folks are trying to figure out "....who's going to be watching the camera feed?" The other question that was asked was, "What is more of a deterrent - a security camera - or taking the cost of 30 cameras and hiring another pair of boots to walk around??" So - I'm asking all of you: What kind of physical security is preferred? What kind of security measures are used in higher education to provide a reasonable level of security? Are folks using more "technology" - or more "warm bodies"?? Looking forward to your wisdom..... Thanks, Michael -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
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- A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices SCHALIP, MICHAEL (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Joel Rosenblatt (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Valdis Kletnieks (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Schmidt, Eric Ward (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Ben Woelk (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Arthur, Matt (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices randy marchany (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Paul Kendall (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices David Escalante (Apr 27)
- Re: A "physical security" question - "cameras" versus "boots on the ground" - best practices Ben Woelk (Apr 27)