Lisle Township | Successful Government Security System Upgrade– Umbrella Security

Learn how Umbrella Security delivered a comprehensive HD surveillance, alarm, and card access control upgrade for Lisle Township, IL — improving public safety, operational control, and security management for government facilities.

Lisle Township serves residents across multiple public-facing facilities including social services, senior programs, food assistance, administrative offices, and community resources. With continuous foot traffic and a diverse population of visitors and staff, security was a critical priority.

Umbrella Security was selected to design and implement a modern, fully integrated security solution — replacing outdated technology with a high-performance system designed for public sector needs.

This project included:

• Full HD video surveillance system upgrade

• Government alarm system modernization

• Installation of a card access control system to replace traditional keys

The result: a scalable, secure infrastructure that enhances situational awareness, access management, and accountability across township properties.

Business Challenges

Before the upgrade, Lisle Township faced obstacles common to many local government facilities:

Outdated Technology

Legacy cameras lacked resolution and coverage, making identification difficult — even in critical situations. Staff reported instances where individuals were misidentified due to poor image quality.

Key-Based Door Security

Mechanical keys posed serious security risks:

• Keys could be lost or shared without authorization

• No audit trail of who accessed which door

• No ability to customize access by role or schedule

Fragmented Systems

Alarm, access control, and video recording operated in isolation — leading to inefficient monitoring and inconsistent response workflows.

These challenges made it difficult for IT Directors, Security Directors, and Facilities Managers to:

• Maintain secure environments for employees and visitors

• Monitor activity across multiple buildings and parking areas

• Implement effective policy-based access control

The upgraded security system at Lisle Township integrates HD video surveillance, modern access control, and a government-grade alarm platform into a single, cohesive solution designed for public-facing facilities. High-resolution and panoramic cameras now provide clear, reliable coverage across parking areas, building interiors, and shared spaces, significantly improving visibility and incident review capabilities. Unlike the legacy system, the new cameras deliver accurate identification, reducing ambiguity and strengthening investigative confidence. Centralized video recording and monitoring allow authorized personnel to quickly access live or recorded footage from a workstation or approved device. This level of visibility enhances situational awareness for both day-to-day operations and critical events a must-have for our government facility upgrade.

Replacing traditional keys, the new card access control system enables role-based permissions, scheduled access, and detailed audit trails across all secured doors. Access credentials can be issued, modified, or revoked instantly, eliminating the risks associated with lost or unreturned keys. The system is also mobile-ready, allowing the township to support smartphone credentials alongside physical fobs as operational needs evolve. The upgraded alarm system is fully integrated with video and access control, improving response accuracy and reducing false alarms. Together, these technologies create a scalable, future-ready security infrastructure aligned with the operational, compliance, and safety requirements of modern government facilities.