Upgrade Campus Security

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA

Northeast Infrastructure (NEI) was tasked with providing a design for the upgrades to the campus security at the Overton Brooks VAMC (OBVAMC).

Consulted with Force Protect

Project Included

Designing a new modern energy efficient Security Control Center (SCC), Police Operations and Holding Room to meet the standards of the PSDM

Designing a new guard station in the Emergency Department capable of screening patients, visitors and packages, having direct connection to the SCC

Improving Video Assessment and Surveillance Systems (VASS) by assessing existing cameras for effective operational/surveillance conditions

Updating the Physical Access Control System (PACS) with new card readers

Updating and addressing Duress, Security Phones and Intercom Systems (DSPI) emergency call boxes throughout all parking areas

Designing additional security measures where needed, including sensors, magnetic switches, contacts and other intrusion detection devices.