5 ways that law enforcement agencies can benefit from modern key systems

The flipside of emerging technology in the 21st Century is that criminal underworlds are always evolving.

Thankfully, constantly evolving security systems can also help police remain one step ahead. Having the latest tech tools at their disposal means they are able to fight crime, not just more effectively, but also more efficiently. And, of course, they have to act fast. How quickly officers can respond to emergencies can literally be a matter of life and death. When talking about advanced technology and security, modern key systems are one area that all law enforcement agencies should be exploring. In this blog, we will look at how they can provide officers with the power to stay ahead of the game.

5 ways that modern key systems can improve safety & security for law enforcement agencies 

1. Stop key loss
   Of course, the first benefit of upgrading your control systems is preventing the headache of key loss and misplacement. To give you peace of mind, our 16-gauge powder-coated steel cabinets offer superb physical protection. On top of this, the integrated touchscreen on our MX Electronic Key System only allows access to authorized users.
2. Improve efficiency
   Our electronic products offer a computerized inventory and touch screen that makes locating and accessing keys simple, fast and intuitive. Staff members can quickly search for and filter out the key they need out of more than 2,000, while LED lighting highlights the physical location of a required key.
3. Greater accountability
   The MX Electronic Key System records every single transaction. Officers can easily log their reasons for checking out one or multiple keys at the click of a button, and find out how many are in their possession, providing a detailed audit trail over key activity. Thanks to electronic logging, officers can spend less time record-keeping while still maintaining accountability, and dedicate more hours to putting criminals behind bars.
4. Manage keys from anywhere
   Officers must access vehicles quickly and easily to fight crime on the frontlines. KEYper GO allows users and administrators of a KEYper system to access the tools they need from their smartphone.. Officers will no longer need to return to the cabinet to know if a vehicle is available, can identify who has an item checked out, contact them at the press of a button, and even transfer ownership in the field.
5. Customizable
   Law enforcement agencies can customize our management systems to meet their needs. The KEYper MXi Key Cabinets can be wall-mounted or free-standing and come in three sizes: small (catering to up to 32 keys); middle (128); and large (288). On top of that, storage capacity is expandable to more than 2,000 keys.

How do you know where to start with modern key management systems?

Knowing where to start with modern key management systems can be tricky. But KEYper Systems makes it simple. Law enforcement agencies have valuable assets that are crucial to protect. It does not take a criminal mastermind to figure out that taking care of your keys is key to improving security. As criminals adopt fresh ways to attack security systems, your old method could now have several weaknesses. That is where KEYper Systems comes in.

As described above, our products allow police officers to access fleet keys whenever needed while maintaining security and accountability. We use innovative tools to give law enforcement agencies tight control over who signs out which keys in a unit or department, and when. There are three methods available for accessing our cabinets to ensure only authorized officers can do so. These are: entering a unique pin code on the touch screen, fingerprint recognition, and a card reader.

Only selected key fobs can be removed from the cabinets, while the others remain locked in place. The system recognizes when a fob is returned and users are automatically logged out when they close the cabinet door. Administrators will always know who has which keys thanks to our remote software. They can use management tools to monitor transactions, control item access, and run detailed reports. An emergency key mapping service also allows you to view the position of every key in the system from your smartphone during a power cut.

KEYper always has your back

With lives on the line, the police need to think and act fast when working on the frontline. KEYper’s products can help speed up their crime-busting efforts by taking care of record-keeping and giving them easy access to their vehicles. Technology can also empower officers to outmaneuver criminals and stop them in their tracks. High-quality security, including electronic and physical key management systems, is integral to that work. Innovative tools like ours not only help give the police valuable hours back, but also their power.