by Liz Karson | Jul 9, 2019 | Counter Terrorism
In the past we have looked at the lighter side of perimeter security protection. For instance, we focused on decorative perimeter security bollards in several previous articles. The following story is somewhat tragic since the newly enacted counter terrorism laws (and... by Liz Karson | Jul 4, 2019 | Automatic Barrier Gates
Fact.mr offers yet another report on the growing automatic bollards and barriers marketplace. The report emphasizes that the market for automatic bollards and barriers is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period through 2026. This is partially attributed... by Liz Karson | Jul 2, 2019 | Security Bollards
I saw a brief article in yesterday’s Daily Herald and also read the online story “Car crashes into front of Mount Prospect hardware store”. This is yet another example about a driver losing control of his car and causing major damage to both the car and the... by Liz Karson | Jun 25, 2019 | Crash and Grab
This short video shows two recent ram raids in Australia where different vehicles were used to break through storefronts about ten days ago. The first incident was quite violent, while the second was rather tame. In the first ram raid a small dark colored Toyota... by Liz Karson | Jun 20, 2019 | Counter Terrorism
I read an article from Security Info Watch “Key considerations in mitigating vehicle attacks”. It points out several factors to evaluate in designing and installing counter terrorism defenses for parking lots with a much higher level of risk. Increased risk demands... by Liz Karson | Jun 18, 2019 | Security Bollards
The Winchester (England) City Council has a page on its web site dedicated to bollards it funded as part of the celebration called the Hat Fair. This project started in 2005 with 16 bollards and three bollards have since been added. Check out their picture gallery on... by Liz Karson | Jun 13, 2019 | Slide Gate Operators
Early last month I wrote “Slide Gate Operators and Vehicle Detector Loops Indiana Site” which addressed a recent installation at a north central Indiana site. Shown above is the main entrance gate with a guard booth at the same Indiana site. ECI installed... by Liz Karson | Jun 11, 2019 | Security Bollards
Just over a week ago I wrote “Bollard Standards | Lighter Vehicles In Low Speed Accidents”. The article dealt with a proposed standard being developed on bollard barriers to protect pedestrians from vehicles other than those used by terrorists. The new standard would... by Liz Karson | Jun 6, 2019 | Guard Booth
There is an increase in demand for ballistic rated guard booths where security guards and other personnel operate in high risk situations. Not only does this include military bases and governmental offices, many companies face similar threats. In such cases personnel... by Liz Karson | Jun 4, 2019 | Crash and Grab
Late this past April, 9 News in Perth reported on a crime spree of ram raids in Australia. It seems like down under is not immune to these types of violent crash and grab crimes either. As you can see in the above film clip, two incidents were caught on video in the...
