February 28, 2024
University to establish single badge-access system across all campuses as part of comprehensive security plan
Submitted by the Division of Safety and Risk
The university continues to enhance campus security with the recent selection of a single access-control, or badge reader, system that will eventually replace 15 different systems currently in place across all K-State campuses.
The Gallagher unified badge-access solution, recommended by a university task force on security and safety, will enable the university to respond to emergency events more quickly and efficiently from a centralized location. It will physically secure various facilities and spaces across all K-State campuses.
The solution will roll out gradually across the university, first with new construction initiatives and facilities undergoing major renovations. Other existing access systems will transition once they reach the end of their lifecycles.
University security infrastructure taking shape
The badge-access system is part of the infrastructure needed to standardize our approach to campus security. Other components include security cameras, physical key control and emergency response planning.
A new task force has been formed to develop a comprehensive security plan incorporating all these elements. The committee's work will include:
- Evaluating current physical security infrastructure.
- Determining placement strategy, coverage areas and physical access point locations.
- Planning the integration of security considerations for existing buildings.
- Developing design and construction standards for new construction and extensive remodels incorporating these elements.
- Developing policies, including onboarding, offboarding and administration, for key control and badge access systems.
Stay tuned to K-State Today for additional information once recommendations and decisions are made.
Questions? Contact Brandon Chance, associate vice president and chief risk and safety officer, at brandonchance@k-state.edu.