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and screenings, to establishing internal reporting systems, to the im- plementation of specific surveillance performance criteria. Failure to comply can lead to heavy fines and in very severe cases, termination of business operations. To ensure compliance, NAV holds numerous certifications with the world’s leading security and IT companies, and licenses in multiple geographical and tribal jurisdictions to support both new and established corporate and tribal gaming customers.
In addition to technology mandates, casinos also need to adhere to strict regulations regarding risk assessments and screenings. As part of a comprehensive security solution, NAV’s portfolio of ser- vices includes highly detailed screening and background checks for employees, consultants, suppliers, vendors, distributors, advisors, les- sees and tenants to uncover past criminal and regulatory transgres- sions, compliance violations, and any misleading or false information on an employee’s application or other documents that verify an iden- tity. Additional screenings can also include past or current litigation issues against any supplier, vendor, distributor, employee or anyone who conducts business with the casino.
True Integration Demands Technology Expertise
“To truly understand the intricacies and complexities of physical security system integration, you need a team that is well versed in all technologies and product categories required for enterprise level solutions,” Oakley said. “We recognized the future and importance of integrated system solutions from day one, and we’ve continued to educate and expand our team so we have the talent on-board to put all the pieces together.”
The company’s close relationships with gaming professionals are mirrored by the close partnerships they maintain with the industry’s leading manufacturers of security, surveillance and IT equipment. These technology partners enhance NAV’s ability to implement and integrate truly complex solutions employing the latest products and technologies. With video surveillance technology being a core com- petency, an experienced team remains ahead of industry trends, en- abling them to design and install best-in-class networked and hybrid solutions tailored to each individual property.
Video surveillance requirements and regulations for gaming facili- ties often require 30 days’ retention of video, while other regulations may require seven days, or three months. Virtually all gaming institu- tions are required to have surveillance cameras in place and opera- tional 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compliance requirements cover a range of factors, including the image quality; the number, ca- pacity, quality and location of security cameras; procedures for video surveillance coverage, and policies regarding the retention of activity recorded on hard drives or other media.
To meet the litany of compliance regulations, NAV designs and installs video surveillance solutions employing leading technologies from the industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers—all designed and implemented based on the specific security objectives for each property. All video surveillance solutions are natively engineered to integrate across various physical security systems including various analytics, access control, remote and mobile applications, POS, fire and life safety systems, elevators and people movers, and lighting.
But it’s not all about speeds and feeds when designing a casino’s integrated video surveillance and security system. NAV takes a range of factors into consideration including the geography of the installa- tion, noise interference, and other possible sources of system disrup- tion to help ensure that systems are r eliable and secure. Other factors such as ongoing maintenance, streamlined troubleshooting, and scal- ability for future expansion are also key considerations that are built into every project design right from the start.
Access control is another core competency that is commonly in- tegrated with video surveillance security systems. Electronic access
control and alarm management systems are often the primary foun- dation for any gaming facility’s physical security system, providing a first line of defense from intrusion and other hazards. Properly de- signed, installed, and maintained access control systems provide high levels of authentication and identification to protect valuable assets, while concurrently minimizing risks and liabilities, and reducing op- erational expenses.
The company delivers meaningful access control solutions to meet the diverse requirements of gaming facilities that often combine hospitality and gaming operations under the same roof. In fact, many gaming properties employ enterprise-class systems that span multi- sites and multi-tenants onto a unified management platform. The access control portfolio includes a full range of applicable products, including biometrics, smart cards and proximity devices, card read- ers, keypads, long-range readers, controllers, mantraps, and visitor management systems, among other products and accessories.
To further enhance and deliver enterprise-level system solutions beyond video and access, the design team also specializes in intrusion detection and perimeter protection to push security beyond proper- ties’ physical structures. Perimeter security is an often-overlooked component of a gaming properties’ protection plan that can dramati- cally impact the effectiveness of a facility’s overall security. On the other hand, places perimeter security high on its priority list when designing holistic solutions, beginning with a comprehensive assess- ment of all zones of protection including all exterior locations and vehicle and pedestrian entry/egress points. This allows the design team to best evaluate possible vulnerabilities, which are then ad- dressed in their proposed integrated system recommendation.
Rounding out their extensive technology services portfolio, NAV also offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that range from security risk and needs assessments to on-site training and systems maintenance to complement their systems integration offerings.
An unparalleled experience in the gaming industry is documented by a long list of gaming clients that include: Caesars Palace, Golden Nugget, the Borgata, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos, MGM Grand, Tropicana, Maryland Live!, Fond-du-Luth Casino, Snoqualmie Ca- sino, Soaring Eagle Casino, Seminoles’ Hard Rock Casinos, Pechan- ga and many other leading commercial and tribal gaming facilities across the United States.
A recent installation has been completed for the Fond-du-Luth Casino in Duluth, Minn., along with the Black Bear Casino located in nearby Carlton, Minn., both owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Indian Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Opened in 1986 in the former Sears and Roebuck building in downtown Duluth,
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