A control and management system for defined areas such as loading docks, fire stations, and other designated defined areas, employs a card reader, vehicle sensing loop detectors and electric eyes, entrance door sensors and operators, truck securement devices, cameras, a control system with memory, and a wireless connection or internet/intranet connection, is provided to produce event log documentation. The event information is readily accessible by management or supervisory personnel, to see all of the recorded information concerning a specified event. Thus, an event can be readily reconstructed after the fact, using all available sensors and other information relevant to a manager or supervisor. This aids in locating lost packages, documents security procedures, preventing or detecting thefts and vandalism, and for other purposes. An alert can be issued whenever an abnormal or unauthorized event occurs during operations. A QR code reader can be provided for a cell phone with picture-taking capability, which communicates with the system to enable a person carrying the cell phone to scan QR codes at specified locations or on specified items or vehicles.