It’s often all too easy to walk onto many of our nation’s school campuses unchallenged. For many schools, a visitor management plan consists of little more than a voluntary sign-in book kept in an administrative office. The problem with that is the overwhelming majority of sexual predators, child abductors, thieves and other criminals do not bother to follow the rules. However, with thorough planning and the help of basic access control measures as well as innovative technologies, a more secure school campus can be achieved. This whitepaper describes tactics and strategies for conducting a security review, developing a plan, and implementing an access control and visitor management program – including tips for achieving a more secure campus during special events or circumstances. Controlling access and managing campus visitors is all about planning, preparing and practicing.