Secure Entry That Works for Every Visitor

Access Control in Shreveport for facilities managing high-traffic entry points and sensitive areas

When a jewelry store needs to screen visitors before they enter the showroom or a hospital requires controlled access to restricted wings, the door strike plate-the metal piece that catches the latch on a standard frame-becomes a security liability. Custom Video Surveillance, LLC replaces fixed strike plates with electric strikes, allowing you to control door access remotely through buzz-in systems, RFID badges, or keypads. This type of electric lock system gives you the ability to grant or deny entry without leaving your desk, register, or security station.

An electric strike is an access control device that electronically releases the door latch when activated, creating controlled entry points at banks, casinos, medical facilities, retail shops, and any business where screening visitors before they enter is a security priority. Unlike magnetic locks that hold the door closed, electric strikes work with your existing door hardware and latch mechanism, making them one of the most cost-effective solutions for electronic door entry.

Schedule a facility walkthrough to identify which entry points require electric strike installation and which access method fits your operational flow.

How Electric Strikes Control Access Without Replacing Doors

Electric strike systems integrate with buzz-in door buttons at reception desks, RFID card readers for employee credentialing, and keypad entry for authorized personnel. When someone requests entry, you activate the strike remotely, the latch releases for a few seconds, and the door opens without requiring a physical key. The strike automatically re-engages once the door closes, maintaining security between entries.

After installation, you control who enters and when, without walking to the door or issuing physical keys that can be copied or lost. Staff at a hospital front desk can buzz in patients while keeping unauthorized individuals out of treatment areas, and retail managers can screen delivery personnel before allowing access to stockrooms. You'll notice that entry logs-when paired with RFID systems-provide a record of who accessed which door and at what time.

Electric locks can be configured for fail-safe operation, where the strike releases during a power outage to allow emergency egress, or fail-secure operation, where the door remains locked even without power. The choice depends on fire code requirements and whether the door serves as an emergency exit. Maglocks, another option for access control, hold the door closed with electromagnetic force rather than working with the latch, and are typically used on glass doors or high-security areas where immediate release is required.

What Businesses Ask About Electric Door Entry

Facility managers and business owners in Shreveport often want to understand how electric strikes work with their current doors and what access method makes the most sense for their operation.

What is an electric strike and how does it differ from a regular lock? An electric strike replaces the fixed metal strike plate on your door frame with an electronically controlled version that releases the latch when activated, allowing the door to open without turning a key or handle from the outside.
How do buzz-in door buttons work with electric strikes? A button at a reception desk or security station sends a signal to the electric strike, which releases the latch for a preset duration-typically three to five seconds-allowing the visitor to push the door open before it automatically re-locks.
What types of businesses in Shreveport use electric lock systems? Hospitals control access to pharmacy and patient areas, jewelry stores screen visitors before unlocking showroom doors, banks secure teller lines and vault access, casinos manage employee entry to cash handling rooms, and retail shops protect stockrooms and back offices.
Can electric strikes work with RFID badges for employee access? RFID card readers communicate with the electric strike to release the door when an authorized badge is scanned, creating keyless entry for employees while maintaining a digital record of who accessed the door and when.
What happens to electric door locks during a power outage? Electric strikes can be wired for fail-safe operation, where loss of power releases the strike to allow exit, or fail-secure operation, where the door remains locked-fire code and building use determine which configuration is required for each entry point.

Custom Video Surveillance, LLC evaluates your facility layout, identifies which doors require controlled access, and installs electric strike systems with the access method that matches how your staff and visitors move through the building. Request an access control assessment to review entry points and determine whether buzz-in buttons, RFID badges, or keypad entry fits your security needs.