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Georgia H. Whalen
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National Institute of Health Expanding use of LEID Products BACS Asset Management System
Expansion of Secure Armory Storage Furthers NIH Ability to Properly Track and Maintain Department Weapons and Assets
Auburn Hills, MI – December 11, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC.,LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health (NIH) will expand its storage space to ensure the safety and accountability of more armory assets. The system currently supports all NIH police officers responsible for protecting the U.S. medical research agency.
NIH uses the LEID BACS Asset Management System – which securely stores and tracks weapons and valuable equipment – to assure full accountability for weapons in their police department. Before introducing the BACS system to their department, officers kept manual logs of equipment. Although employees meticulously documented asset whereabouts and maintenance records, government audit records did not always match up correctly. After using the BACS System, NIH’s process for issuing equipment is efficient and accountable.
“The National Institute of Health brought us in during a department remodel project to help secure their armory space,” said Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products, LLC. “NIH officers now have immediate access to equipment they have been qualified to use and real time inventory means all assets are accounted for at all times. It’s been an honor to work with NIH and we look forward to expanding the BACS system to accommodate their growing needs.”
The BACS System is used to keep a database of all NIH firearms, significantly benefitting NIH employees and government auditors alike with an accurate accounting of inventory. NIH has the capacity to store a large number of weapons and assets in their Electronic Modular Access Units and long arms in their SmartRail Gun Racks.
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.
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Georgia H. Whalen
gwhalen@LEIDProducts.com
(978) 697-2664
LEID Products Introduces New Touchscreen Keypad for Electronic Locker Systems
Highlights Sleek Design, Enhanced User-Friendly Interface with Additional Functionality
Auburn Hills, MI – August 14, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker, cabinet, and gun rack storage systems with built-in asset management and inventory control software, today announced the availability of a new Touchscreen Keypad for its Access.it brand electronic storage systems. The Touchscreen Keypad and optional card reader interfaces with LEID’s electronic access cabinets and lockers to control access of stored items, providing electronic tracking and reporting for inventory and asset management purposes. The addition of a touchscreen option for the keypad further enhances intuitive user-friendly features.
The Access.it System – developed for LEID Products by Patti Engineering – is a proven inventory control and asset management system used by law enforcement, government facilities, hospitals, libraries and commercial companies. Access control systems allow for authorized self-service pick-up and drop-off of items with electronic reporting, controlled through remote, web based management and monitoring software. The system is used for a wide range of applications. Examples include: used to store weapons, valuable equipment, and evidence in law enforcement applications; library materials for remote self-service pick-up branches established by Public Libraries; or cell phones in court houses.
In addition to Access.it Systems, LEID provides a cutting edge patented Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS) that identifies authorized users via fingerprint or hand geometry to control assets in high security applications. In March of 2012, the company released 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.
Remote access is critical for LEID customers as it allows administrators the ability to control their systems from anywhere, at any time. The BACS ID Station Kiosk uses a biometric reader to grant authorized users access to precious assets and rejects unauthorized parties from accessing anything storied in the electronic cabinets. Individual users have strict settings, limiting access to only the items administrators have qualified them to use.
“We are excited to announce our latest advancement to our access control storage systems,” said David Foster, Vice President of Engineering, LEID Products, LLC. “The new Access.it Touchscreen gives customers the option of a sleeker interface. New functionalities also greatly improve the intuitive user-friendly experience we have worked for years to be able to provide.”
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.
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Georgia H. Whalen
GWhalen@LEIDProducts.com
978 / 697 – 2664
LEID Products Attending the American Libraries Association Annual Conference
LEID Products to Showcase their iLibrary System Including Kiosk and Electronic Lockers at Booth 625 - A Complete Self-Service ‘Mini’ Library Solution
Auburn Hills, MI – June 19, 2012 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader in electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced they will be attending the American Libraries Association Annual Conference June 21-26 in Anaheim, CA. LEID will showcase their iLibrary System in booth number 625 while at the show.
The largest event in the library community, the American Libraries Association Annual Conference brings together over 25,000 librarians, educators, authors, publishers, literacy experts, illustrators and the leading suppliers to the market.
LEID’s iLibrary System provides public libraries with the opportunity to expand outreach of the library facility to serve growing populations and further their mission of being the ‘Center of the Community’. In areas where population or budget constraints cannot efficiently support a facility, the self-service iLibrary System can be used to meet outreach goals.
LEID Products iLibrary System includes the kiosk interfaced with LEID’s Electronic Modular Access Units to offer a complete ‘mini’ library solution. Sometimes referred to as a ‘Library Express’, the iLibrary System provides communities with complete self-service access to library materials and can be placed at the location of the library for extended hours, or at other locations including community centers, retirement communities, commuter stations or malls for the convenience of library patrons.
The iLibrary solution has received accolades across the country. In December of 2011 Washington and Carver County Libraries in Minnesota won a state award for their ‘Library Express’ developed by LEID Products. The Library Express was launched in July 2010 as a pilot program to bring services to communities such as Hugo and Victoria, which do not have a full service library. The first of its kind in Minnesota, the Library Express proved to be an innovative and cost-effective way to expand access to library services.
Earlier this year, LEID Products unveiled new enhancements to the iLibrary Kiosk, which serves as the point of access and interfaces with Electronic Modular Access Units that house the library materials ordered. Visit LEID at the ALA Annual Conference, booth 625, to learn more about the iLibrary solution.
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.
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Detroit, MI — Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products, LLC, a cutting edge technology company offering electronic storage solutions with asset tracking and management software, will be introducing their new state-of-the-art Biometric Access Control System (BACSTM ) Evidence Storage Lockers at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Chicago, IL, at McCormick Place West, October 23 - 25, 2011. LEID Products systems are 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. Visit LEID Products at booth #2437.
“The IACP Exposition is the perfect venue for displaying our new technology, attendees are always looking for ways to improve their operations” says Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products, “we offer the most advanced systems available today, our new BACSTM Evidence Storage Lockers fills the critical need for better standards for securing and tracking evidence filling in gaps in ‘Chain of Custody’ reporting which is so vital to the allowable use of evidence in the court room.”
LEID’s electronic locker, cabinet and gun rack storage systems offer identity protected access via biometric finger print (BACSTM Systems), or LCD-keypad with card swipe (Access.it® Systems). LEID’s systems all offer the option to add RFID or barcode readers to further enhance secure and accurate tracking and accountability of stored items. Web-enabled remote management allows for flexible management of the system; the administrator can access and manage the system from his laptop or computer at home or any location offering internet access. In addition to the BACS Evidence Storage Lockers, also on display will be LEID’s electronic lockers and gun rack.
According to Hoff, “LEID Products customer base has grown from its’ roots in law enforcement to include other sectors that will be attending the IACP Show, including military and federal government agencies. The BACSTM systems have been specified and received glowing reviews because of increased accountability and ease and depth of reporting.”
The IACP has been instrumental in forwarding breakthrough technologies and philosophies from the early years of their establishment to now. From spearheading national use of fingerprint identification to partnering in a consortium on community policing to gathering top experts in criminal justice. The Annual IACP Conference & Exposition is open to members, sworn officers, first responders, and civilian employees of public safety and government agencies and the armed forces.
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
Southeast Michigan Startup, a website devoted to aggressive and innovative companies in the Metro Detroit-Ann Arbor region, has published an article on LEID Products titled ‘LEID Products turns Pre-Seed Capital Fund investment into jobs’ Written by Jon Zemke. In this excerpt from the article President of LEID Products, Sam Hoff briefly describes our law enforcement application and also notes how the pre-seed funding will be used to grow our business:
The Auburn Hills-based company manufactures electronic locker and information management systems for every industry from military to medical to law enforcement facilities. “It eliminates the old paper-and-pen method,” says Sam Hoff, president of LEID Products. “It frees up department personnel to do more police work and less administrative work.”
“We’re going to be bringing some more sales and marketing resources in, starting with one new sales rep,” Hoff says.
Farmington Hills Police Department in Michigan uses LEID Products 'BACS' secure amory storage system with fingerprint identification for access and tracking software for full accountability.
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.”
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
What a great show this is for the Library industry! If you are in New Orleans for the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibit, please visit John or Georgia at our booth #416 for a demonstration of our Self-Service Library Express System. Our iLibrary Kiosk and Access.it Electronic Locker System has been a huge success!
Jacksonville Public Library has been add to our growing list of happy LEID Products customers. Jacksonville is using our Access.it Electronic Lockers to offer their new ’Oceanway Express”, a self-service library express branch patrons can access 24/7!
Visit us at the American Libraries Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference and Exhibit, Booth #416 to see a demonstration of our new self-service ‘Library Express’.
Detroit, MI — Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products, LLC will be displaying their new self-service ‘Library Express’ System June 24-27, 2011 in New Orleans at the American Libraries Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference and Exhibit, Booth #416. This is the world’s largest event for the library community attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests.
The conference includes more than 2,300 meetings, discussion groups and programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians. In recent years, public libraries have struggled with budget cuts at the same time the demand for services has increased due to cost conscious families focused on saving money while still trying to keep family members enriched and entertained. Making library materials more accessible to all patrons continues to be a top priority.
LEID Products offers 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’s standalone self service branch is an economical flexible solution to increase library visibility and provide expanded access to services.
With this self-service solution, library patrons order materials online or through LEID Products high-tech self-service computer kiosk called the ‘iLibrary‟, then pick up reserved library materials 24/7 through LEID‟s electronic locker system. Patrons use their library card number to reserve materials, and receive an email with access code when their materials are available for pick up. Returns can be made to a convenient book drop.
In response to our pilot program in Minnesota, Washington County Library Director, Patricia Conley said, “We are delighted with the system, it is most appropriate for active suburban commuter communities. We see people stopping by the Library Express to pick up their books right along with the rest of their daily errands. It’s a fast process and will only take a few minutes to pick up and return the items they have put on hold.”
Patron feedback from the same pilot program in Carver County, Minnesota has been very positive according to Carver County Library Director, Melissa Brechon. Direct quotes from a patron survey have included: “Great Service! We love it!”; “One of the best uses of my tax dollars. Excellent service!”; and “Love it - Very easy to use!”
Representatives from LEID Products will be available in Booth #416 during exhibit hours for demonstrations and additional information.
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.
Detroit, MI - In early March, Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products, LLC installed an expansion to the Carver County (Minn.) Library and Washington County (Minn.) Library’s pilot program called the “Library Express”. The Library Express was launched in July 2010 as a pilot program to bring services to communities such as Hugo and Victoria, which do not have a full service library. The first of its kind in Minnesota, the Library Express is an innovative and cost-effective way to expand access to library services.
Library patrons order materials on line or through LEID Products high-tech self-service computer kiosk called the ‘iLibrary’, then pick up reserved library materials 24/7
Cologne Express Library
through the LEID’s electronic locker system. Patrons use their library card number to reserve materials to be picked up at the Library Express location. The patron receives an email with access code when their materials are available for pick up. Returns can be made to a convenient book drop.
Carver County Library and Washington County Library cooperated to apply for a Federal Grant to fund the project. Carver County added a second Library Express location at the Cologne Community Center. Operating since early March, Cynthia Lowe, Circulation Supervisor, commented on patron feedback, “All the comments have been positive. People love it.” Carver County’s first Library Express location is inside the Victoria Recreation Center, an ice hockey arena.
According to Melissa Brechon, Director of Carver County Library, “We want the Cologne and Victoria Express Library to be a useful, convenient and easy experience for patrons; one they will want to use many times over. Judging by the demand, repeat users and positive patron feedback, the goal of the program to increase library visibility and access has been exceeded.” In Victoria to date, more than 2,500 items have been delivered to the “Library Express” electronic lockers, an average of 22 library items each day, and on occasion demand exceeds system capacity.
Washington County Library doubled the electronic lockers available at the Hugo City Hall location to 40 for their Library Express pick-up. The original system had 20 lockers which proved to be not enough capacity for the high demand in this growing community.
Washington County Library Director, Patricia Conley said, “We are delighted with the system, it is most appropriate for active suburban commuter communities. We see people stopping by the Library
iLibrary Kiosk
Express to pick up their books right along with the rest of their daily errands. It’s a fast process and will only take a few minutes to pick up and return the items they have put on hold.”
The new concept of self-service library locations with a library kiosk and electronic lockers was highlighted last fall in a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article. LEID Products iLibrary Kiosk and the Carver County and Washington County Libraries were featured in The November/December issue of the American Libraries Association Magazine in their Solutions and Services section; “Kiosk-Convenience” case study written by Katie Bane. With public libraries facing budget cuts at the same time the demand for services is increasing due to cost conscious families focused on saving money while still trying to keep family members enriched and entertained. Making library materials more accessible to all patrons has become a top priority for public libraries.
LEID Products Electronic Locker System outside Hugo City Hall
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 assets such as; books, tapes and magazines within a library system; medical supplies, laptops 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
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Library patrons order materials on line or through LEID Products high-tech self-service computer kiosk called the ‘iLibrary’, then pick up reserved library materials 24/7
