Case Study: The City of Oklahoma City enhances ID card security and access control with HID Global

City of Oklahoma City increases uniformity of ID card system to enhance city’s security

The City of Oklahoma City faced the challenge of creating a uniform and secure identification card system for its employees, vendors, and contractors following the events of 9/11 and the subsequent Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. To enhance security and prevent unauthorized access, the city required a solution that would produce difficult-to-duplicate ID cards with the ability to add visible security features. The city partnered with HID Global, implementing Fargo HDP600-L and HDP820 High Definition Card Printer/Encoders.

HID Global's solution provided the city with the ability to print high-security ID cards in-house, featuring photos as the predominant visual element and the later addition of a custom holographic overlay for easy authentication. The cards were integrated with the access control system, allowing multiple administrators to manage permissions and track entry. As a result, the City of Oklahoma City successfully issued approximately 4,000 cards, achieving a highly uniform system that improved visual identification, controlled facility access, and enabled detailed tracking of personnel for enhanced security.

The City of Oklahoma City

Aaron Hallmark

The City of Oklahoma City