Electronic Key Management Solutions for Cities and Municipalities

Hoffman Security Solutions (HSS) delivers electronic key management systems that help cities, counties, and municipal agencies secure public assets, improve fleet management, and maintain compliance with audit requirements.

Security Across Municipal Departments

  • Department of Public Works

  • Sheriff’s Department

  • Parks and Recreation

  • Human Resources

  • Planning and Development

  • Juvenile Detention

  • Mental Health

Prevent Asset Misuse

Secure keys for public buildings, fleet vehicles, and restricted areas with electronic key management that provides time-stamped access logs.

Improve Fleet Oversight

Track vehicle keys and usage across departments to strengthen fleet management and reduce unauthorized use.

Streamline Issuing Keys

Automate the process of issuing keys to staff and contractors, saving time and ensuring accountability.

Keep Public Assets Secure and Compliant With Traceable Key Management

Cities and municipalities oversee a wide range of assets—government buildings, fleet vehicles, maintenance equipment, and more—all of which require secure, trackable access. Without clear oversight, misplaced or misused keys can create liability risks, slow down services, and compromise public trust. HSS provides traceable key management technology designed for public-sector accountability, ensuring every key and asset is securely stored, checked out, and returned with a complete audit trail.

Key Management Solutions for the Public Sector

As the certified Morse Watchmans dealer in the Midwest, HSS’s electronic key management systems are built to meet the unique needs of cities and municipalities, from small-town offices to multi-department county operations. Each solution is backed by reliable service, ensuring you maintain control of public resources, reduce liability, and stay compliant with record-keeping regulations.

Traceable Key Management That Meets Public-Sector Standards

Cities and municipalities face constant challenges: misplaced keys that slow down public services, lack of visibility into who accessed shared vehicles or facilities, and outdated manual tracking that makes audits and compliance a headache. Hoffman Security Solutions addresses these issues with proven Morse Watchmans electronic key management systems and decades of high-touch service. Our solutions centralize oversight across departments, providing real-time monitoring, detailed audit trails, and full accountability. From issuing keys for secure buildings to managing fleet vehicles, HSS helps public agencies reduce liability, improve efficiency, and protect taxpayer-funded assets while maintaining public trust.

“These boxes are starting to catch on, and departments are really thinking about how they will use them for vehicles and building keys.”

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Restoring Trust With a Fully Functional Key System

Walworth County Public Works had invested in an electronic key management system with another provider that was never fully implemented due to poor manufacturer support, leaving them without a reliable process for managing building and fleet vehicle keys.

HSS installed and configured the KeyWatcher Touch, providing installation, training, and ongoing service to ensure proper use and adoption across the department.

Walworth County now operates a fully functional electronic key management process that improves fleet management, secures public facilities, and provides complete audit trails for compliance.

FAQs About Key Management for Cities and Municipalities

Hoffman Security Solutions provides traceable key management systems that record every key transaction with time, date, and user information. This ensures staff and contractors are held accountable for the assets they access, reducing misuse and improving public trust.

Yes. Our systems include KeyWatcher Fleet, designed specifically to track vehicle keys, monitor usage patterns, and prevent unauthorized trips, making fleet management more efficient and secure.

Yes. Many of Hoffman Security Solutions’ electronic key management systems integrate seamlessly with existing building access control systems, creating a unified security approach for public facilities. If your municipality is cloud-friendly, ask us about our third-party cloud software options, which can further expand integration and enhance centralized oversight.