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talking about here are terror related or from violent criminals. In an ideal scenario, well-considered and properly implemented entrance security could prevent a terror attack going any further than your entrance, depending on what level of security you have and what is practical in your venue. At the very least, entrance security


measures should act as a delaying tactic to any threat, allowing staff and visitors to flee the area or retreat to a safe place, such as a safe room or safe area within the building, if an exit is not accessible. Some of the more effective entrance


security measures include security portals or revolving doors because they minimise the number of physical entrance points to your building and in an emergency can prevent any intruders from entering. Many of these systems can be specified to be ballistic resistant, adding an extra layer of protection.


Unauthorised access


Beyond physical threats to people, there are other reasons you’d want to restrict access to your property. Depending on your facility, entrance security solutions allow front-of- house staff to check and monitor those entering and exiting the building. You may want to make sure only paying


customers are entering the venue or restrict access to part of a building to certain personnel. Security portal and revolving doors, along with a variety of access control measures such as badge scanners or facial recognition, are excellent solutions but they do restrict the flow of people compared to other solutions. Speed lanes or speed gates offer a good alternative, allowing you to check or restrict who is entering the venue without causing huge queues. Remember, entrance security measures


aren’t only for front of house, but can be used in other parts of the building to prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas. These restricted areas often include data


centres or other types of assets which need protecting, ranging from food or drink or even performers depending on your facility type.


Mental wellbeing


Staff mental wellbeing may not necessarily be top of your list of concerns when considering security solutions, but the psychological and physical state of employees can be positively affected by well-implemented security measures. Making your staff and visitors feel


welcome and secure is an important part of any business or organisation. Ensuring that colleagues and visitors feel safe is integral to this. In fact, it can be crucial to the operation of the business – it would not be a complete surprise to see staff take time off in the


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aftermath of a security breach, or attack, even if it took place at another location in the vicinity. Taking the time and implementing the


measures to make sure people are not anxious about their safety makes good business sense as well as being the right thing to do. People who feel safe and secure will be more productive than those who are worried about their surroundings.


Bespoke solutions for your facility


There is a vast range of entrance security solutions available, ranging from more low- key, but effective, solutions such as speed gates and basic access control to much more advanced systems such as revolving doors or portals which help prevent the risk of tailgating or unauthorised access. Crucially, though, it’s important to


consider the needs of your specific facility or building. Your security needs might be like other businesses, but they won’t be identical, so nor should your security solutions be. Working closely with a security


consultant who can assess your security risks and balance recommended solutions with the needs of your business is paramount. It’s important facility managers and other personnel are involved in this process too – it’s one thing to install physical security solutions but another to make sure staff and security personnel use them correctly and that you have the right processes implemented in case of a security breach. A security consultant should take a


holistic approach and include you and your staff in his or her considerations for any new security measures. This way, facility managers can guarantee


they are part of the solution and implementation process and ensure the solutions are used correctly.


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