ELECTRONIC ENTRANCE CONTROL SYSTEM

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000700130004-9
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• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 27, 2003
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: June 9, 1967
• Content Type: MF

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IEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Security
SUBJECT : Electronic Entrance Control System
REFERENCES : (a) Memo dtd 5 April 1967 to DCI Ir DIS,
same subject
(b) Memo dtd i June 1967 to DCI fr D/S.
same subject
1. The Director has approved the procurement of a preproduc -
tion model of an electronic entrance control machine at the approxi-
mate price of $64.800. It should be clearly understood, however,
that he has not approved the installation of this system throughout
the building.
2. The preproduction model should be thoroughly tested. If
after these tests it still appears desirable to install such a system
throughout the building, an appropriate report ;Lad recommendation
should be made at that ti ne.
K,, White
L. K. White
Executive Director-Comptroller
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
THROUGH Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT Electronic Entrance Control System
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1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for your
approval; such recommendation is contained in paragraph S.
2. The matter of establishing more positive identification of
individuals entering Agency occupied buildings has been of concern to
this Office for sometime. A study conducted by in 1958 .established 25X1
the feasibility of an electronic entrance control system. A prototype
machine was constructed in 1961 and subjected to extensive testing. This
machine established the validity of utilizing magnetic encoding of employee
badges to establish positive identification, but the machine was unsatis-
factory from the standpoints of reliability and speed.
3. A recent survey of manufacturers skilled in magnetic recording
applications indicates that the capability now exists to produce an effective
electronic entrance control system. The system envisioned would provide
for positive validation of building badges. The proposed machines would
have the capability of assuring that the badge presented is currently valid
and that the badge belongs to the person possessing it. This is accom-
plished by comparing an encoded number on the badge with a three digit
number punched into the machine keyboard by the employee. Each unit is
self-contained and no central computer is required. Several units would be
required at each building entrance depending upon the traffic volume. The
units would also be used to further control access to restricted areas. It
is estimated that a total of 38 units would be required to provide for machines
at all entrances to Headquarters and Rosalyn buildings and to automate re-
stricted area controls.
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4. A proposal has been received for the delivery of a preproduc-
tion model of an electronic entrance control machine in nine months from
date of contract at a fixed price of $64, $00. Based upon successful per-
formance of the unit over a testing period of several months, production
units would be phased-in during FY-68 and FY-69, at a total cost of
$345, 000.
5. It is our feeling that the installation of the electronic entrance
control system as outlined herein would greatly enhance the security of
our buildings in the Headquarters area. It is recommended, therefore,
that the Director of Central Intelligence approve in principle the introduction
of such a system into our security program in order that planning and fund-
ing arrangements may be finalized.
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R. L. Bannerman
Deputy Director
for Support
The recommendation contained in paragraph 5 Is approved.
Richard Helm s Date
for of Central Intelligence
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EMORANDUM FOR: lirector of Central Intelligence
THROUGH : Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT : Electronic Entrance Control System
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation submitted for
your approval; such recommendation is contained in paragraph 3.
Z. In accordance with your instructions during my briefing of the
Executive Committee, a study has been conducted to determine the amount
of savings in guard costs which might be achieved through installation of
an electronic entrance control system. While primarily designed to achieve
more positive personnel controls, the introduction of an electronic entrance
control system will result in some savings in guard costs. These savings
will be achieved primarily by reducing the numbers of guards required at
certain entrances during rush hour periods and by removal of the guards
presently utilized on inner barriers. As indicated on the attachment it is
estimated, that after an appropriate testing period, guard costs can be re-
duced by $81, 500 per year. At this rate, the entire capital expenditure of
$489, 000 for 40 electronic entrance control machines will be amortized
through a reduction in operating expenses over a period of six years.
3. It is our feeling that the installation of the proposed electronic
entrance control system would greatly enhance the security of our buildings
in the Headquarters area. It is recommended, therefore, that 13irector
of Central Intelligence approve in principle the introduction of such a system
into our security program in order that planning and funding arrangements
may be finalized.
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