Libraries & Community Centers
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Libraries & Community Centers

Create safe public spaces. Silent staff duress buttons and video analytics for libraries.

Security Solutions for Libraries & Community Centers

Libraries and community centers are vital public hubs, but staff often deal with behavioral challenges, aggression, and theft of public assets. Sewak Security supports library staff in maintaining a safe environment. We install discreet panic buttons at circulation desks, allowing librarians to silently summon security or police if a patron becomes aggressive. Video surveillance covers computer labs and stack areas to deter theft of equipment and books. We also offer people-counting sensors to help verify foot traffic for funding grants. We create a safety net that allows your staff to focus on serving the community rather than policing it.

Common Threats

Behavioral Issues

Libraries legally must remain open to all, which unfortunately triggers issues with aggressive behavior, drug use in washrooms, and loitering. Librarians often feel unsupported when dealing with unpredictable patrons.

Asset Retention

Public assets like tablets, laptops, and rare books are frequent targets for theft. Ensuring these resources remain available for the community requires subtle but effective anti-theft measures.

The Security Fix

Silent Staff Duress

We install wireless buttons at the circulation desk and in the stacks. A single press alerts security or police immediately silently. This empowers staff to seek help without escalating a confrontation.

Video Analytics

Our cameras can detect loitering in bathrooms or hidden corners, sending an alert to security to check the area. This helps prevent overdoses and vandalism while respecting privacy.

Why upgrade your system?

  • Safe Community Hub
  • Staff Confidence
  • Protect Public Assets