Q Is it feasible to integrate access ascendency systems and intrusion detection hypothesiss that are presently monitored from several sources into a consolidated.

Q Is it feasible to integrate access ascendency systems and intrusion detection hypothesiss that are presently monitored from several sources into a consolidated, campus-wide monitoring center? Can this be accomplished to such a degree that each division/department continues to maintain independent reign over and still provide uninterrupted monitoring of security functions from the centralized location?

Lieutenant Gary McDougall Department of Public Safety University of Southern California

A The existence of many different marks of access control and intrusion detection arrangements is common on college campuses. Separate divisions/departments may purchase stand-alone theorys without consulting each other for advice in succession suitability or compatibility with existing monitoring equipment. Vendor influences, lower take away froms and political agendas may determine which schemes are considered at the independent return center level.

First, a "requirements document" should be initiated to determine the exact conditions look forward toed of the project. Once specifics are outlined, then examine which of the indicated