Case Study: Dog Park Security Upgrade

The Tustin Group provides integrated facility solutions, including HVAC, energy, water, fire and life safety, and security services for clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. For facilities that need greater control over building or property access, a commercial access control system can help manage entry, protect property, and improve daily operations. The Tustin Group provides commercial access control system solutions as part of an integrated approach to safer, smarter facility management.

A puppy playing with a green ball at a dog run

PROBLEM

The City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, built its first dog park to provide residents and their pets with a dedicated community space. However, the new amenity also created access-control and security challenges.

COVID-19 restrictions made site access and daily project work more difficult. In addition, the city needed a reliable way to manage park entry, limit unauthorized use, and protect the property from misuse.

The city needed an access-control solution that could identify approved members while keeping entry convenient for registered park users.

COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM SOLUTION

Tustin Security Solutions recommended a touch-free facial recognition system. The technology gave the City of Pottsville a practical way to control entry while reducing the need for physical contact during the access process.

Approved members could use the system to enter the dog park without relying on conventional keys or similar physical access methods. At the same time, the city gained greater control over who could access the property.

Commercial access control system with touch-free facial recognition at Pottsville dog park — Touch-free facial recognition illustrates the type of secure, contactless entry experience used to manage approved access at the Pottsville dog park.

After installation, The Tustin Group remained in communication with the city. As a result, the access-control system could be monitored, adjusted, and supported as operational needs developed.

RESULT

Tustin Security Solutions completed the security installation and provided the city with a more controlled way to manage access to the dog park.

The touch-free system allowed approved members to enter conveniently while giving the city a practical tool for managing property access. According to the original project account, the dog park also experienced a strong increase in visitors following the installation.

The project also established a broader relationship between the City of Pottsville and The Tustin Group. In addition to security solutions, The Tustin Group provides mechanical, energy, water, and fire and life safety services that can support facility operations through an integrated service approach.

Measurement note: The project account describes an increase in dog park visitors after installation, but it does not provide audited visitor counts, a quantified percentage increase, or an independent performance dataset. Therefore, no specific visitor-growth percentage is attributed to the project.

WHY ACCESS CONTROL MATTERED FOR THE POTTSVILLE DOG PARK

Public and semi-public recreational facilities can face a different security challenge than conventional commercial buildings. The goal is not simply to restrict access. Facility operators also need a practical way to recognize authorized users without creating an unnecessarily difficult entry process.

For the Pottsville dog park, touch-free facial recognition gave the city a way to combine controlled entry with a convenient member experience. This approach supported both property security and everyday park operations.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“I cannot stress enough how happy we have been with the support that The Tustin Group has given us since we began working with them early in 2020. I would personally recommend The Tustin Group to anyone who is interested in any of the services that they have to offer.”

– Foreman, Department of Parks and Public Property

COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FAQs

Where was the access control project completed?

The project was completed for the City of Pottsville’s dog park in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

What security technology was used at the Pottsville dog park?

Tustin Security Solutions recommended and installed a touch-free facial recognition solution designed to manage access for approved park members.

Why did the city need controlled dog park access?

The city needed a better way to manage entry, reduce unauthorized access, protect the park from misuse, and provide approved members with a convenient way to enter.

Was the access system contactless?

Yes. The documented solution used touch-free facial recognition, allowing approved members to access the park without relying on a conventional physical entry method.

Did The Tustin Group continue supporting the system after installation?

Yes. The project account states that The Tustin Group remained in communication with the city so the system could be monitored, adjusted, and supported as needed.

Did the dog park receive more visitors after installation?

The original project account reports a strong increase in visitors after installation. However, it does not provide audited visitor totals or a verified percentage increase.

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