UA Campus Safety Locking Systems

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information Technology"><IMG SRC="03e0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALT="previous" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A>   <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="11">       <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="11">   <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Divisions"><IMG SRC="0410b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALT="up" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="05196b30.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="179" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="667a7540.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Room 58  </div> <div> Physical Facilities Operation Center   </div> <div> 146 Hill St. Akron OH</div> <div> Hours - 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</div> <div> Phone - 330.972.6162</div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>The University of Akron Police</B></FONT>    | <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The University of Akron Police">home</A> | <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Divisions">Up Level</A> |</div> <div> UA Campus Safety Locking Systems</div> <bR> <div> At the core of keeping campus safe is The University of Akron Locking Systems.  In May of 2004 Locking systems reporting structure was transferred from Physical Facilities to the Department of Campus Safety under Chief Callahan.  This move brought closer integration and focus to security measures being implemented across campus.  Today UA's Locking Systems works hard implementing not only traditional lock and key methods of securing campus but also utilizes a host of technology based locking systems.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>UA Key Policy </B></I></div> <div> If you need a key on campus, you should first familiarize yourself with the university key policy.  <A HREF="http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/docs/47-09.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/docs/47-09.pdf">Click here</A> to view the policy.   (You must have Adobe Reader to view this file.)</div> <bR> <div> Please note the following important points :</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The department requiring you to have a key should have a supply of key cards or can help you submit your key request online.</div> <div> <U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do NOT</U> use your social security number on a key card.  Key cards will not be accepted with a social security number on them and may be returned.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Key cards and or the online keycard entry method will be accepted (registered users only).</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="66994940.jpg" border=0 width="148" height="148" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0"></B><I><B>Access Control - Magnetic Stripe </B></I></div> <div> Locking systems maintains the AC3000 access control system on campus.  Access to buildings and offices that are equipped with magnetic stripe readers is provided utilizing a UA Id card.  Once a user has been authorized access to a specific area, the user can swipe their UA Id card for access to the area without having to be bothered with picking or returning a key.  Additionally magnetic stripe readers offer higher security as access can be granted or removed at the server without user interaction.  Access control is utilized heavily in the University of Akron residence halls to make sure that only residents are permitted access to the building.  </div> <bR> <div> Please remember:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Don't loan your UA id to others</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Take care of your card, replacement cards cost $15 at the zip card office.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Don't place your card near a magnet - checkouts at department stores could scramble your magnetic stripe.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you lose your card and it is used for access control, notify locking systems to deactivate your card at 330.972.6162</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Access Control - Cyberlock</B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="66a6c610.jpg" border=0 width="108" height="97" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0">While access control using magnetic stripe readers is very convienient, it is also very expensive.  To help combat the high costs of magnetic stripe readers Locking Systems also maintains a Videx Cyberlock system.  Cyberlock is a key system that uses a battery powered key which communicates with the lock during the time when they are in contact.  The user is responsible for "authorizing" their key every 24 hrs so even if the key is not turned in, it can be deactivated.  Cyberlock is utilized in restrictive access locations on campus that are generally only open to employees.  </div> <bR> <div> Cyberlock hints for employees:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep the key head free from lint and dirt</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If your key won't authorize bring it back to Locking Systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">It just may need cleaning</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Or it may need a new battery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you lose your cyberkey, notify your supervisor immediately!</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Access Control - Biometric</B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="66c6e730.jpg" border=0 width="110" height="115" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0">Locking systems also supports biometric readers such as the Handnet Handkey II.  This device measures the users hand and requires a pass code to be entered as well.  In highly restricted areas, this unit can be used as a standalone security device or be piggybacked upon another security device for even higher levels of security.   Biometric devices as this are often used as time clocks.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Access Control - Intrusion Alarms</B></I></div> <div> Originally started as a consortium between the department of Information Technology and UAPD, the on campus intrusion alarms are now maintained by Locking Systems.  Locking systems employees install and maintain all alarm systems on campus.  UAPD monitors over 100 intrusion alarms around campus.   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>