Access Control
Systems and procedures that determine who can enter a physical space and when.
Access control covers everything from a locked door with a key to enterprise badge systems, biometric readers, and visitor management. In staffed environments, officers are the escalation point when the system fails or flags an anomaly.
How SNTNL uses it
SNTNL logs officer-mediated access events — visitor sign-in, denied entry, tailgating flags — as first-class events tied to the shift, not just free-text notes.
Related terms
- Post Orders
Site-specific written instructions that define what a security officer must do on a given post.
- Incident Report
A structured record of an event that requires documentation, escalation, or follow-up.
- Visitor Management
The process of registering, badging, tracking, and checking out non-employees at a site.