University Locksmith
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The Nova Southeastern University Public Safety Associate Director of Physical Security is Jimmy R. Ricci. Mr. Ricci exercises overall responsibility, authority, and direction of operations and management of the NSU-PSD Locksmith Division for physical security needs of all NSU properties.

The Locksmith Office is directed and administered by Mr. Ricci, and staffed by two PSD Locksmiths’ David Baker and Mary Welter, and four PSD Lock Technicians: including Patrick Sherlock and Gary Yapp.

The Locksmith Office is responsible for administering, planning, and organizing the physical security systems of all NSU properties. This departmental activity includes developing physical security needs analysis for existing NSU facilities retrofits and new NSU facilities construction projects; conducting and directing the installation of integrated electrical, digital, and mechanical hardware systems; and resource allocation of in-house services and vendors associated with physical security systems. The Locksmith Office responds to emergency and non-emergency communications from NSU departments, serving as an activator for resource allocation of in-house services and vendors associated with physical security systems.

PSD Locksmith professional services provided to the NSU community include installation, maintaining, and representation of the following:

  • High Security Locking Hardware
  • Electronic, Digital, & Mechanical Exit Devices
  • Electronic, Digital, & Mechanical Access Control
  • Administration of Master Key Systems
  • Key Control & Issuance Systems
  • Professional Security Management Associations
  • Intrusion Detection & Protection Alarm Devices
  • Architectural Hardware Design & Standards
  • Safes, Vaults, & Cash Protection Devices
  • Physical Security Risk Assessment & Analysis
  • Security Doors & Controllers
  • Command Operated Door Hardware Integration
  • Card Reader & CCTV Systems Convergence
  • Security Surveys & Standards Consulting
  • Motor & Electric Fleet Vehicles Key Control

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