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Posts Tagged ‘biometric access control’
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products Unveils Financial Benefits of the BACS System
Retired Chief of Police Details Responsibility of Department Budget and Involvement in First Deployments of the BACS System
Auburn Hills, MI – July 10, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced the availability of a new white paper, The Financial Benefits of the BACS System. Written by Dale LaCroix, the paper details his responsibilities for the Police Department budget during his role as Deputy Chief of Police for the Waterford Township. LaCroix was involved with the evaluation of one of the first Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS) from LEID Products.
The BACS system – developed for LEID Products by Patti Engineering – is a proven asset management system used in law enforcement departments throughout the country to securely store and track weapons and valuable equipment allowing for full accountability of armory assets. Earlier in 2012, LEID Products released version 2.0 of the BACS ID Station Kiosk, enhancing its sleek tamper proof construction and larger kiosk screen for additional security and functionality.
“The cost of the BACS system is more than justifiable. My station, prior to implementing the BACS system, was losing 2,190 hours of productivity a year from our supervisors responsible for checking equipment in and out,” said Dale LaCroix. “It is my opinion that no department should be without this type of system, and in reality, most cannot afford not to have this system.”
In the white paper, LaCroix explains the time loss using the old process as supervisors were manually issuing equipment to officers at the start of a shift and checking equipment back in when the officer’s shift ended. Time savings alone paid for the system after only 18 months.
“While the measurable cost savings are impressive, our BACS System also included unexpected additional asset management features,” said Sam Hoff, President of LEID Products, LLC. “LaCroix notes in the paper that the most significant savings were far beyond measurable. For example, the reduction in liability exposure is hard to measure but perhaps the most significant.”
LaCroix details additional cost savings in the whitepaper such as the ability to have multiple officers share equipment. He also notes that the savings seen related to liability, while they may be immeasurable, could be the greatest savings of all.
If you are interested in the reading the full white paper, please email Georgia Whalen at gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com.
Resources:
• BACS System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS, BACS System, biometric access control, Dale LaCroix, electronic locker, LEID Products, Patti Engineering, Sam Hoff
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 by gwhalen
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will use the System to Ensure Maintenance and Security of Department Assets
Auburn Hills, MI - June 12, 2012 - LEID Products, LLC., the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will implement the Biometric Access Control System (BACS™). SIUE will use the electronic access cabinets to store critical shared assets and the BACS ID Station Kiosk, which serves as the control point for access to assets stored in electronic storage units.
There are 39 police officers in the SIUE police department, staffing two campuses and sharing a number of department assets. The department wants to begin to focus on accountability for shared equipment, tracking equipment, and basic inventory needs. The police department plans to store Tasers, radios, AED’s, cameras, and officer equipment using the new BACS system.
The BACS system ensures proper maintenance and security of department assets, and will diminish issues SIUE has experienced. Each asset contains an RFID chip for tracking purposes, the system encompasses the BACS ID Station Kiosk and storage cabinets with electronic rotary latch locks to secure all front doors; law enforcement clients use to secure weapons, night vision goggles, lasers, AEDs, surveillance equipment and more. Remote access is available, allowing administrators the ability to control the system at all times. The BACS ID Station Kiosk uses a biometric (fingerprint) reader allowing only authorized users to access assets, each user is restricted to access to only the items they have been qualified to use by the administrator. |
“The SIUE Police Department is excited about the purchase of the LEID Biometric Asset Control System,” said Gina Hays, Chief of Police, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “We anticipate the benefits of accountability, maintenance, and security of police department equipment and believe this is the first step in our ability to streamline our asset management process.”
The BACS system – developed for LEID Products by Patti Engineering (www.pattieng.com) – is a proven asset management system used in law enforcement departments throughout the country to securely store and track weapons and valuable equipment allowing for full accountability of armory assets. LEID Products recently announced version 2.0 of the BACS ID Station Kiosk, which includes enhancements to its sleek tamper proof construction and larger kiosk screen for additional security and functionality.
Resources:
• BACS System
• LEID Products, LLC
• LEID Blog
• LEID on Facebook
• LEID on Twitter
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the manufacturing leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS System, biometric access control, electronic locker, Gina Hays, LEID Products, SIUE, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, university police department, weapons storage
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Monday, April 2nd, 2012 by gwhalen
Contact:
Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products to Showcase BACS System at the 2012 Massachusetts Chief of Police Association Annual Trade Show
LEID will Showcase New Evidence System in Local Dealer SYSTEMATIC, Inc.’s Booths #526-528
 Auburn Hills, MI - April 2, 2012 - LEID Products, LLC., the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced that they will be at the Massachusetts Chief of Police Association Annual Trade Show on Wednesday, April 4 at the Best Western in Marlborough, MA. The company will be showcasing their biometric BACSTM system, an innovative asset management system and proven solution installed in law enforcement and military facilities for secure storage and tracking of highly sensitive items including: valuable equipment, weapons, and evidence.
The BACSTM system will be displayed in reseller SYSTEMATIC, Inc.’s booths #526-528. SYSTEMATIC is a leading provider of the most affordable and comprehensive storage solutions (high density mobile shelving, automated storage and retrieval, stationary shelving, biometric secure cabinets) and the local dealer for LEID’s products.
The MCOPA Annual Trade Show is a free event taking place from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA on April 4. The event will showcase over 150 vendors and exhibitors with representatives of law enforcement agencies throughout New England in attendance.
LEID recently announced The North Andover Police Department in Massachusetts will be implementing their new BACS Evidence Management system to access and track all evidence moving into and out of the property room. The BACS Evidence Management ID Station Kiosk houses a biometric ID reader for access verification and the touch screen user navigation. The ID Station is also interfaced to LEID’s Electronic Evidence Lockers providing the secure temporary storage of evidence incoming and outgoing from police department property rooms. The system includes complete chain of custody custom software tracking and reporting capabilities to monitor all evidence transfers. Property room managers also have remote management capabilities to access, monitor and manage the system while off site. Additional layers of security can be added with options including: hand geometry scanner, ID card reader, RFID evidence reader, and evidence barcode reader.
BACS systems - developed for LEID Products by Patti Engineering - have been used to secure, track critical assets for a wide range of customers. While new to the property room application, BACS has been a proven asset management system used in law enforcement departments throughout the country to securely store and track weapons and valuable equipment allowing for full accountability of armory assets. LEID Products also recently announced version 2.0 of the BACS ID Station Kiosk, which includes enhancements to its sleek tamper proof construction and larger kiosk screen for additional security and functionality.
Resources:
About LEID Products:
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC is the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control. Originally founded to assist police departments in securing guns, weapons, radios, etc. through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system, LEID products are also utilized to track books within a library system, medical supplies, laptops and even business documents to selected personnel. Their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACSTM) streamlines operations and provides full accountability for critical business assets. For more information and demonstrations of our products, visit www.leidproducts.com.
Tags: BACS System, biometric access control, Electronic Evidence lockers, electronic lockers, evidence lockers, LEID Products, Massachusetts Chief of Police Association, Systematics
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Friday, March 9th, 2012 by gwhalen
October 17th of 2011 the following was headline news for the Los Angeles Times:
Submachine guns, handguns stolen from LAPD SWAT-training site
Police officials confirm that more than 30 firearms, stored overnight at a building considered secure, were stolen. ‘It’s embarrassing…. It’s a lesson learned,’ Deputy Chief Michael Downing says.
LEID Products BACS™ biometric access control systems offer the best weapons storage solutions on the market today to avoid an embarrassing incident in your police department. Protect your community and your departments’ reputation with a proven solution. Weapons are stored in electronically locked gun racks and cabinets with access limited to authorized personnel via biometric identification (fingerprint). All activity is electronically tracked, providing an audit trail for full accountability. See our Law Enforcement web page for more information or call us today at 1.888.884.5343 for free consultation.
Tags: BACS ID Station Kiosk, biometric access control, Gun Rack, law enforcement, LEID Products, police departments, weapons storage
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 by gwhalen
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LEID Products to Exhibit Biometric Asset Management System at The Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Conference, December 10 - 12
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Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products, LLC, will be exhibiting their Biometric Access Control System (BACSTM), an innovative asset management system, at the Special Operations Medical Associations (SOMA) Conference at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, December 10 - 12, 2011. The BACSTM system is a proven solution installed in military facilities and earning exceptional reviews for the secure storage and tracking items ranging from pelican cases containing controlled medications, to highly sensitive valuable equipment, to weapons. Visit LEID Products at booth 619 for a demonstration.
“This is our first time participating in the SOMA Conference,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products. “We believe this was an important venue to be a part of based on our growth in sales, specifically in medical applications, to the US Military Special Operation Forces (SOF) facilities. Supply discipline and inventory control, particularly of controlled meds, is paramount for Special Operation Forces. LEID Products technology meets the high standards demanded for error free management.”
 LEID Products BACS System
BACS - with technology developed by Patti Engineering ( www.pattieng.com) - secures, tracks (via RFID) and provides full accountability for items stored. Items are marked with an RFID chip linked to the BACS kiosk. The user logs into the BACS application to access items by placing their finger on the biometric reader for verification. Then the user selects the authorized items listed on the touch screen which is then retrieved from a secure electronic locker. The software includes administrative tracking reports providing a fully accountable audit trail.
LEID’s Access.it® card and keypad access systems are available in addition to the BACS biometric system, providing various levels of security. LEID’s systems are installed throughout the country; used to streamline operations at law enforcement departments, military facilities, medical facilities, and crime and research labs by securing, tracking and providing full accountability to clients’ weapons, evidence, medications, and other critical assets.
The gathering of SOMA members is directed toward the education and training of the Special Forces/Special Operations Forces Medic. This forum is for military and civilian medical personnel from around the world to meet and exchange ideas. The conference is open to all-military services, civilian tactical services and the public.
About LEID Products
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC was originally founded to assist police departments in securing their assets (guns, weapons and radios) through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system. LEID’s products since have been utilized by military facilities, medical facilities, government agencies, libraries and businesses to secure and track a wide variety of items including evidence; controlled meds; vital research and development materials; books, tapes and magazines within a library system; and even the securing of business documents to selected personnel. For more information and to see on-line demonstrations of our products, log on to www.leidproducts.com
Tags: asset management system, BACS, biometric access control, controlled med storage, electronic lockers, inventory control, LEID Products, Patti Engineering, SOMA Conference
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 by gwhalen
LEID has secured new military orders! US Military uses LEID Products to Secure Pelican cases containing controlled medications needed on the battlefield. Supply discipline and inventory control of pharmacy supplies, particularly controlled meds, is paramount for the all branches of the military.
LEID Products technology meets the high standards demanded by the military for error free management of controlled substances. LEID’s ‘BACS’ Biometric Access Control System uses fingerprint identification to authenticate access of controlled medications secured in LEID’s electronic lockers. The ‘BACS’ System secures, tracks, and provides full accountability; ensuring the safeguard of military issued controlled substances.
Tags: biometric access control, controlled med storage, controlled meds, fingerprint identification, LEID Products, military, military inventory control, Pelican cases
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 by gwhalen
Contact: Georgia H. Whalen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(978)697-2664 July 19, 2011
LEID Products Awarded $250,000 from Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund
Detroit, MI — Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products, LLC, a cutting edge technology company offering electronic storage solutions with asset tracking and management software, announced today that in June the company was awarded $250,000 from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund.
Matched by $125,000 in private funds, LEID Products has gained a total of $375,000 in funding to be used to accelerate sales growth.
LEID Products manufactures electronic locker, cabinet and gun rack storage with biometric asset protection and control. LEID’s proven Biometric Access Control Systems (BACSTM), streamlines operations at military facilities, medical facilities, crime and research labs, law enforcement departments, universities/colleges, libraries, and large corporations by securing, tracking and providing full accountability to clients’ critical assets, evidence, medications, and weapons.
”The Pre-Seed funding will be instrumental to accelerate LEID Products market penetration of our proven cutting edge storage and tracking technology,” said Sam Hoff, LEID Products President. “The funding will allow us to invest in vital sales and marketing resources to take our company to the next level in sales growth. ”
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC was originally founded to assist police departments in securing their assets (guns, weapons, and other valuable equipment) through an electronic RFID tracking and biometric fingerprinting system. LEID’s products since have been utilized to track evidence, medications, software development materials many other type of business assets. Clients include police departments, military facilities, federal agencies, hospitals and major software corporations.
LEID Products has also expanded into the Library market; offering a brand new cost effective solution to help libraries expand their services to growing communities where building a new brick and mortar branch is not the best solution. LEID offers a standalone self-service library branch as an economical flexible solution to increase library visibility and provide expanded access to services.
The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund supports high-tech, young companies by providing access to early-stage capital investment or micro loans to accelerate company development, bringing innovative technologies to the marketplace more quickly. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, supported by a consortium of Michigan SmartZones and administered by the Ann Arbor SPARK Business Accelerator.
Skip Simms, Senior Vice President of Ann Arbor SPARK, and manager of the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund, commented on LEID Products plans for funding, “Providing capital for start-ups as they near commercialization is what the program is about. Using this investment for building a sales team is an ideal use of funds.”
Visit www.LEIDProducts.com to learn more about LEID Products.
 Amsterdam PD uses LEID’s Electronic Cabinet for easy streamlined distribution and tracking of shared department assets including Tasers, Tint Meters, Alco-Sensor, and OC spray.  Amsterdam Police Sgt. Kurt Conroy, right, looks on as Officer Gregory Hafensteiner fingerprint is scanned into LEID's Biometric Access Control System Kiosk
About LEID Products
Law Enforcement Intelligent Devices (LEID), LLC was originally founded to assist police departments in securing their assets (guns, weapons and radios) through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system. LEID’s products since have been utilized to track many other type of business assets such as radios at amusement parks; books, tapes and magazines within a library system; and even the securing of business documents to selected personnel. For more information and to see on-line demonstrations of our products, log on to www.leidproducts.com
Tags: biometric access control, electronic locker system, electronic lockers, iLibrary, LEID Products, Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, Sam Hoff, Skip Simms
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010 by gwhalen
Westborough, MA – Systematics, Inc. Offers Exclusive Line of Biometric Access Control System
Systematics, Inc. (www.systematicsinc.com) is pleased to announce that it has finalized an agreement with LEID Products (www.leidproducts.com) to make the company its exclusive distributor in the Northeast for their Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS™) software. The newly trademarked software developed by engineers at Auburn Hills, MI - Patti Engineering www.pattieng.com is receiving rave reviews from police chiefs throughout the country.
The Biometric Access Control System (BACS™) allows for electronic access utilizing biometric fingerprint and hand geometry readers as the personal access code or password. BACS then tracks critical asset contents with this high level of security and eliminates long-standing paper logs. The system individually secures any sized item from weapons and equipment within a law enforcement office to multiple personal effects.
Asset protection technology has also been applied to library systems for books, tapes, magazines or business documents for use by selected personnel. The automated (electronic) modular units/cabinets secure the item in a safe environment and the electronic system then tracks the access to the business assets.
“The BACS system has helped streamline operations for many law enforcement departments across the Northeast, saving them valuable employee time and resources while providing a reliable and credible data report” according to Tom Carmody, Director of Sales for Systematics. “BACS secures and tracks (via a RFID chip) and provides full accountability for critical assets” said Carmody. “Most importantly, the equipment or weapons are marked with an RFID chip linked to a kiosk where the user accesses the equipment by placing their finger on the biometric reader for verification. Then the user selects the authorized equipment or weapon listed on the touch screen” continues Carmody.
Law enforcement departments use a variety of highly technical equipment and weapons which they can’t afford to lose or misplace. The old standard for tracking and reporting critical assets is usually a handwritten paper log, which is time intensive and lacks credibility. The complete system with Biometric Access control Systems software (BACS™) can keep pace with new technology and has easy administrative access and navigation functions.
According to Georgia Whalen, Northeast Regional Business Development Manager for LEID Products “with the introduction of BACS, we have helped streamline operations at military facilities, law enforcement departments, universities/colleges, library systems, and large corporations by securing, tracking and providing full accountability to critical business assets. This system helps law enforcement departments throughout the country with full accountability of their armory and a credible history report that links officers to their assigned equipment”.
About Systematics, Inc.
Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, Systematics, Inc. (established 1981) provides a full range of integrated storage and filing solutions including weapons and evidence lockers, RFID tracking systems, biometric asset protection and control, high density shelving, office and library shelving, specialized furniture and fixtures, mailroom furnishings and millwork, and material handling products for both office storage and warehouse storage applications.
About LEID Products
LEID Products (established in 2006) provides solutions to assist police departments in securing their assets, (guns, weapons, radios, etc.) through an electronic tracking and fingerprinting system. The company’s products have been utilized to track many other types of business assets such as radios at amusement parks, books tapes and magazines within a library system, and even the securing of business documents to selected personnel.
Contact:
Jane McDonald
jmcdonald@systematicsinc.com
Systematics, Inc.
9 Otis Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Ph: 800-229-8393 Ext. 513
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