IdentiScan is a handheld device that patrolling guards or gate guards can use to scan the barcodes of ID documents and driver’s license disks to gather information about those who are entering the facility. It also provides guards with a helpful selection of questions which they can use to both screen guests and gather the necessary data for future use. The security company or the manager that is involved with the management of the guards on duty can select which questions need to be asked to help determine which data should be collected.  

Why is the IdentiScan device an advantage for security companies?  

Being able to correctly identify criminals is one of the biggest crime deterrents available. For the criminal, it is all about identifying which company is weaker than the rest in terms of the security procedures that are in place. This means that criminals will usually know exactly what kind of security systems they are dealing with before they attempt anything.  

With IdentiScan, criminals will be aware of the data collection being a prerequisite to them entering the business premises. Knowing that all of the valuable data will be collected means that they are less likely to take a chance, as they know that there is a higher probability of them being caught. This is why having IdentiScan as a part of your security companies systems can be one of the most important factors for preventing crime.  

The standout features of IdentiScan  

The IdentiScan device comes with numerous features which contribute to the device being a success in data collection.  

The features of IdentiScan include:  

• Laser scanning
• Detection of all forms of SA identification
• Secure storage of data in an internationally recognised hosting centre
• Local support of hardware
• Cradle charger
• Remote measuring of available battery level (and warning emails to supervisors)
• GPS location of device (if lost or stolen)
• Guard identification by pin (access records tagged with guard name)
• White Listed vehicles, drivers and pedestrians
• Black Listed vehicles, drivers and pedestrians
• Contractors have the control
• Dial residents directly from IdentiScan
• Resident list downloads to the unit. (guard can choose the destination address)
• Photo upload of drivers to the secure server
• Open gate from hand held unit using BlueLock  

Some of the benefits of IdentiScan include a high level of access to information provided by the data that is collected, the removal of the need to have any paper-based registers filled out when visitors enter a building, visitors can be processed faster when entering the business or facility, the data can be safely kept off-site, automatic warnings when undesirable people enter the facility and easier, more accurate reporting is available.  

IdentiScan is one of four security products available from one of Cape Town’s most renowned security companies. You can find out more about IdentiScan and the other products available by visiting their website at http://www.identiscan.co.za/ or by visiting http://www.onguard.co.za/