by Liz Karson | Jul 20, 2021 | Security Bollards
A new system of security bollards is to replace an older system on Southend’s (UK) High Street. The goal is to increase security at access streets by limiting vehicle access into the high pedestrian traffic area. The present system is in disrepair and no longer...
by Liz Karson | Jul 15, 2021 | Vehicle Access Control
Earlier this year we were called out to a parking garage adjacent to a new eight-story office building in Schaumburg, IL. We were tasked with making the installed vehicle access control automatic barrier gates function to the owner’s requirements. We were able...
by Liz Karson | Jul 13, 2021 | Counter Terrorism
I recently found a 45-page pdf student guide document online entitled “Introduction to Physical Security” from the Center for Development and Security Agency. The website claims the organization provides “Security education, training, and certification for DOD...
by Liz Karson | Jul 8, 2021 | Crash and Grab
I found this video of a ram raid at a Super Liquor Store in New Zealand after being alerted to a recent crash and grab at an appliance store in Te Awamutu, NZ. I want to initially focus on the video since it visually shows the sequence of events during the ram raid....
by Liz Karson | Jul 6, 2021 | Security Bollards
The Raptor is a shallow mount, retractable security bollard with an unusual curved design. It does offer some unique advantages over other automatic security bollards and wedge barriers. The above video shows the Raptor as it goes through an ASTM International crash...
