Client Overview
The Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court is a vital institution responsible for handling legal proceedings and ensuring the safety of court personnel, visitors, and sensitive case materials. To maintain a secure environment, the court relies on an advanced access control and CCTV surveillance system. However, outdated and unreliable equipment, along with system limitations, required a comprehensive upgrade to enhance security operations and ensure consistent monitoring and access control functionality.
Project Goals
This project aimed to improve security and operational efficiency by upgrading and expanding the Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court access control and surveillance systems. The primary objectives included:
Relocating and replacing unreliable cameras to improve coverage and eliminate blind spots.
Connecting additional doors to the access control system for better security.
Retrofitting the main entrance doors with motorized latch retraction devices to automate entry and exit.
Installing an additional CCTV viewing station at the security screening area to enhance visitor check-in awareness.
Adding lockdown buttons throughout the building to enable rapid facility lockdown in emergency situations.
These upgrades ensure better surveillance coverage, streamlined access management, and increased situational awareness for court security personnel.
Security System Upgrades and Implementation
To enhance video surveillance, we relocated and replaced cameras throughout the facility, ensuring optimal coverage and eliminating previous blind spots. The newly installed cameras provide more reliable performance, replacing older units that frequently failed. Additionally, we installed a CCTV viewing station at the security screening area, giving personnel real-time access to live footage while monitoring visitor check-ins, significantly improving situational awareness.
The access control system was expanded to secure more entry points, enhancing the court’s ability to regulate facility access. We also retrofitted the main entrance doors with motorized latch retraction devices, automating door operations to improve accessibility and streamline entry procedures for visitors and staff.
To strengthen emergency response capabilities, we installed additional lockdown buttons throughout the building. These allow security personnel to quickly and effectively secure the facility in the event of a threat, ensuring a rapid and coordinated response to potential security incidents.
Results and Benefits
The comprehensive security upgrades have significantly improved surveillance reliability, access control efficiency, and overall facility safety at the Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court. The replacement and relocation of cameras have eliminated previous coverage gaps, ensuring continuous monitoring of critical areas. The new CCTV viewing station at the screening area has enhanced security personnel’s ability to detect and respond to potential threats in real time.
The expanded access control system now provides greater security coverage across the facility, while the motorized main entrance doors have improved operational efficiency and accessibility. The addition of lockdown buttons offers a crucial enhancement in emergency preparedness, allowing for immediate action when needed.
Conclusion
The security enhancements at the Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining a secure and well-monitored facility where legal proceedings can take place safely. By upgrading surveillance, access control, and emergency response capabilities, we have delivered a robust, future-ready security solution that meets the demands of a modern courthouse.
If your organization requires security system upgrades, access control enhancements, or customized security solutions, we specialize in delivering reliable, high-performance security infrastructure. Contact us today to learn how we can support your security needs.
