Abstract: An integrated alarm and access control system includes an access control package, an intrusion detection package and an interface unit. A position sensor determines if a door is open or closed and an electrically activated locking device locks the door in its closed position. A supervisory circuit provides line security. A door position relay and a first timer prevent an alarm signal from the supervisory circuit if the door is open and the egress device is actuated for a time period. A door control relay activates locking devices and a second timer responds to the door control relay, the egress device and the door position relay to give a prealarm signal. Fail-safe and fail-secure circuits are included.