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Nova Southeastern University prioritizes the safety and security of its campus community. Jimmy R. Ricci, associate director of Physical Security for the NSU Public Safety Department, oversees the comprehensive management of physical security across all NSU properties. This includes:

Locksmith Operations

• Conducts security needs assessments for existing, retrofitted, and new NSU facilities.
• Installs and maintains integrated electrical, digital, and mechanical hardware systems.
• Allocates resources for in-house services and vendor support.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency security requests.  

Locksmith Operations Services

• High-Security Locking Hardware
• Electronic, Digital, and Mechanical Exit Devices
• Electronic, Digital, and Mechanical Access Control
• Master Key System Administration
• Key Control and Issuance 
• Professional Security Management Associations
• Intrusion Detection and Protection Alarm Devices
• Architectural Hardware Design and Standards
• Safes, Vaults, and Cash Protection Devices
• Physical Security Risk Assessments
• Security Doors and Controllers
• Command-Operated Door Hardware Integration
• Card Reader and CCTV Systems Convergence
• Security Surveys and Standards Consulting
• Motor and Electric Fleet Vehicle Key Control

Locksmith Operations Key and Lock Control Policy 2016

Locksmith Operations Door and Locking Hardware Standards Policy 2016

Locksmith Operations Request Forms

Locksmith Operations Request Form 

Sample Locksmith Operations Completed Request Form

The Intruder Lock

In the event of an emergency, quick action can save lives. NSU has implemented a simple yet effective safety measure: the IntruderLock. This device allows faculty and staff to swiftly secure classrooms and instructional rooms from the inside, providing an additional layer of protection for themselves and their students.

Learn More About the Intruder Lock