Aug. 4, 2020
Dear Chatham Hall Community Members,
Chatham Hall is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Raptor Technologies and will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in an effort to strengthen campus safety, health, and security for all of our constituents. Part of keeping our community safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor System will allow us to do just that. This Visitor Management System will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers on our campus as well as provide us with a safer environment for our community.
Raptor Technologies has the most reliable and up-to-date databases available. The system is capable of screening all visitors for comparison with the U.S. Sex Offender Database for all 50 states, custom databases involving custodial alerts, and banned campus visitors. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency.
Upon entering Pruden Hall, visitors will proceed to the front desk where they will register with security. Security will be the only personnel allowed to let visitors inside of buildings, which will mean that employees and students should always direct visitors to Pruden. This is to ensure that all visitors check-in properly and complete the health screen before visiting different areas of campus. Visitors will now be asked to present a government-issued ID such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. Registration is a requirement for all visitors on our campus and we reserve the right to refuse access otherwise. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, our security team can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor System. Visitors will also be screened for COVID-19 symptoms by answering health related questions and passing a mandatory temperature check. Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, date, and the purpose of the visit.
The safety of Chatham Hall’s students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority and the Raptor Visitor Management System allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students and overall community. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the campus safety protocols of Chatham Hall.
Sincerely,
Cierra Fitzgerald
Director of Safety and Security Services
