PACS deployment at the Jacksonville Port Authority
Easy to Use Client/Server System for Managing Credential/Non-Credentialed Port Visitors
The Port Access Control System is an open architecture client/server software developed by Baywood Technologies to provide a quick and accurate method to work with the port's existing physical access control system. The PACS software provides enhanced access control for all permanently credentialed personnel as well as for registering non-credentialed visitors to the Port of Jacksonville in accordance with the state of Florida’s comprehensive port security laws. Highly versatile and designed for flexibility, PACS allows for client-specific customization on-site. The software package includes the Access Control Point client application for Windows XP, the Hand-held Mobile client, and the PACS Server application that runs on a WINServer system. The PACS system provides a secure and easy-to-use solution for validating, registering, administering, badging, and reporting on all credentialed and non-credentialed personnel entering all terminal areas within the port of Jacksonville.
Integrated Statewide Visibility for Visitor Information
The PACS application software is designed to share non-credentialed visitor information with all ports similarly equipped with this additional PACS software module. The system affords each port greater visibility by sharing this PACS access information with other PACS installations. As a result, each port has a more complete picture of a visitor’s access patterns and can provide timely responses to questions regarding potential threats or suspicious activity.
Access Point Operations
The PACS software is specifically designed to speed information gathering and verification through the use of encoded data resident on most state driver’s licenses. Non-credentialed personnel seeking access to the port are validated and registered in the system using an identification card, such as a valid driver’s license or other state-approved identification form provided by the visitor.
The system then:
- Checks for personnel compliance with existing Florida port access regulations
- Categorizes and records visitor/visit information in accordance with existing port directives
- Issues and prints a unique, temporary identification badge
- Prints a vehicle pass depicting information specific to the visitor and his or her destination, if applicable
- Records visitor entry or egress as appropriate
- Use of the wireless Hand-held Mobile client allows for “tether-less” interrogation of credentials and recording of access events, as well as the printing of updated vehicle passes for multiple-visit personnel
By providing “drop-down” selections for other required information, such as destination and visit purpose, the time otherwise required to process non-credentialed personnel is significantly reduced, thereby effectively increasing port security while maintaining commercial throughput.
The system includes an “Access Denial” protocol that is enacted whenever a visitor presents identification, including permanent credentials (badge), for access to any terminal area. These credentials are compared against listing of personnel banned for a specific timeframe or a specific location.
Enhanced Support for the Credentialing Process
The PACS administrative module is designed to support the permanent credentialing process employed by all Florida deep-water ports, consolidating and linking background investigation results to permanent credential (badge) data. Information is then shared with the physical access control software and hardware, thereby eliminating double-entry posting by port security administrative personnel. Invoice and payment reconciliation as a result of application processing is also supported by the software.
- Provides management reporting on applications processed, application status, and monies collected
- Is designed to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized credential issuance by controlling the information flow to existing physical access control systems
- Provides “two-man control” for the processing and approval of badge (credential) applications through the use of a multi-tiered application security design complete with User and Group security setting, password encryption, and system audit reporting
Comprehensive Management Reporting
The PACS administrative module fully supports existing state reporting requirements for credential issuance in addition to providing security personnel an effective management tool for up-to-the-minute reporting on all personnel entering the port terminal areas. Personnel access times, locations, destinations, purpose, and unique identifying information is captured by the PACS system for operational as well as administrative reporting purposes.
Predefined reports can be sorted or filtered to show:
- Individual access data
- Access data by location or gate
- By company
- By destination
- By day or time of day
- By vehicle
- By other data specific to individuals or locations
Several administrative reports can also be generated with regard to application data, badging and invoicing data, as well as system usage and audit data. By combining information from several disparate information systems, the PACS software provides an integrated, detailed, and quick “single source” for administering critical access information.
Customer Support
Baywood Technologies offers a full range of support services including site surveys, requirements analysis, installation and training. Emergency support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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