Project Overview
Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) provided statewide security upgrades at the Capitol Complex and state-owned sites around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be monitored by the Capitol Police at the IMCS Command Center. PSE has provided in-depth survey and security assessments, as well as design and engineering services for physical security, video surveillance, access control, and overall enterprise security monitoring and integration. This project includes a total of 32 buildings in various cities across the state, as well as extensive coordination with various government agencies and stakeholders.
This project won first place in 2019 as an “Outstanding Engineering Achievement” by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. The project included five cities, five million square feet under roof with thousands of cameras, card readers, and access-controlled doors.
Services Provided
Enhance Assessment and Study
Enhance Assessment and Study
- Existing electronic security systems
- Existing physical barriers
- Overall building security
- Statewide command and control center
Physical Barrier Controls
Physical Barrier Controls
- 800 MHz software based police radio integration
- Wedge barriers and popup bollards retrofit
- X-ray package screening
- Guard booths
- Vehicle control gates
- Real-time viewing
Command and Control Upgrade
Command and Control Upgrade
- Real-time viewing
- Complete electronic security system integration
- Redesign of command center
- Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)
Electronic Security Design
Electronic Security Design
- Access control system and monitoring
- Video surveillance systems
- Security Intercom and communications
- Personal duress