be installed at strategic locations ….
be installed at strategic locations at all three gates.
The project is now being implemented with a full rollout of the system tentatively planned for late summer, Executive Director Jessica Sedgwick told the audience at the Feb. 15 Security Town Hall meeting.
“We have, among all department heads, implemented a project management tool, Monday.com, to track all our big projects. Currently, we are fully fleshing out this project. This will be a phased program, starting with building a database, getting RFID cards, installing cameras and barrier arms and testing with staff vehicles,” among other tasks, she said.
There is a project page under the “GRF” tab at lwsb.com that will include updates, including the PowerPoint presented at the Jan. 24 GRF Board meeting and a video of the Feb. 15 Security Town Hall.
“This page will be updated so all residents can see where we are in the project and how it’s coming along,” Sedgwick said, to the applause of the audience.
There will also be in-person opportunities to learn about the system at town halls and information sessions. The planned events will explain the new visitor authorization process, including how residents can generate passes for their own guests.
The system, which will cost about $1,600 a month in operating expense and about $400,000 to install, is a significant addition to Leisure World’s infrastructure and will provide verified authentication of vehicles at all three entrances.
The gate access process will be managed by CG Systems, a 40-year veteran in the gate-andentry industry. CG was one of the bidders in earlier calls for proposals, but lost out to the current gate access company, which was less expensive but failed to meet community needs.
When the new system launches, there will be RFID tag distribution events to affix tags to LW vehicles. When a vehicle’s RFID tag is read in the residents’ lane at the Main Gate, the North Gate or St. Andrews Gate, a green light will flash and the barrier arm will rise, allowing the vehicle into LW.
A red light indicates that access is denied and follow up is required at the Security Office.
There will be a Security officer assigned to entry lanes at each gate to address any issues. For example, if the barrier malfunctions, a red light will immediately alert the Security officer.
Security Director Victor Rocha praised the system for its ability to help officers prevent unauthorized access to LW.
“I want to know who is in here,” he said to audience approval. I want safety, you want safety. This will make this place more secure.”
“We are excited to move forward with this new system,” said Executive Director Sedgwick. “It’s a continuation of our goal to make the community safer.”
—Ruth Osborn
