Case Study: Niagara Catholic District School Board Secured By KeyScan

School security has quickly become one of the most controversial and alarming issues of our time. With all of the unique conditions found in a school setting, finding the right solution that encompasses all elements of secured access control while being easy to use and integrate into normal school operation can be an intimidating task. Faced with the challenge of securing their schools, the Niagara District Catholic School Board never imagined they would find a system that not only secured their students and facilities, but also saved money, while increasing the satisfaction of parents within their school community.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) with their board office located in Welland, Ontario, Canada, consists of approximately 70 schools, both elementary and secondary over a wide geographical area. The need for better security within the schools was mandated by the Ontario government about three years ago. The Provincial Ministry of Education made grants available to any school that did not have a clear view from the office to the main entrance to have cameras and intercom systems installed. Their mandate was however, that any school that received this grant money must keep their entire premises locked down at all times.