by Liz Karson | May 6, 2021 | High Security Fencing
Helping secure the Chicago Harbor Locks area is a project ECI was involved with for a considerable period of time. This was the result of the extensive scope of work that was involved. The goal was to provide high-security protection to prevent using vehicles (perhaps...
by Liz Karson | May 4, 2021 | Residential Gated Community
I have been sharing pros and cons of gated communities and recently found the above video which offers some suggestions about security concerns. Crime is one thing I have mentioned before and the assumption here is that there is often less of it in a gated community...
by Liz Karson | Apr 29, 2021 | Crash and Grab
I read about a growing problem on Monday. Statistically ram raids, or crash and grabs on ATMs, nearly doubled from 2014-17. The figures have gotten even worse since then. This statistic was mentioned in an article entitled “How your business can reduce the risk of...
by Liz Karson | Apr 27, 2021 | Security Bollards
I found two recent articles from the UK quite amusing. ITV News reported just yesterday that “Vehicle left wedged on traffic bollard in Canterbury as driver admits tailgating”. The city council has posted warning signage to drivers about the bollards. But the driver...
by Liz Karson | Apr 22, 2021 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Just two weeks ago I wrote “Parking Lot Access Control Layout | Rana Meal Solutions”. It was about the layout for the concrete work to complete the parking access control equipment at Rana Meal Solutions in Bartlett, IL. These photos show final completion at the same...
by Liz Karson | Apr 20, 2021 | Automatic Barrier Gates
It’s time once more for a little levity in our lives. I found another funny video compilation of humans or cars versus automatic barrier gates and wanted to share it with you. A few of the individual clips are repeats and others are worth noting. We saw part but...
by Liz Karson | Apr 15, 2021 | Residential Gated Community
In an article I published last month I discussed the positive aspects of living in a gated community. That piece was entitled “Is The Security Of A Gated Community Your Only Consideration”. It drew from a 2016 blog article I found online on The Truth About...
by Liz Karson | Apr 13, 2021 | Crash and Grab
About a week ago I noticed an online story about a former employee who drove his car into a Walmart where he caused extensive damage. It happened on April 2nd in Concord, North Carolina. I asked myself just how could I incorporate this into my blog? What significance...
by Liz Karson | Apr 8, 2021 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Today I want to share some of the detail work ECI does in laying out the specific locations for a planned installation. This installation was part of a parking access control system for Rana Meal Solutions. The company recently built a new manufacturing facility on...
by Liz Karson | Apr 6, 2021 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
We were all shocked by the latest attempted assault on the capitol this past Friday and the resulting loss of life and injury. The incident was described by some as the most serious terrorist attempt on the capitol since January 6th. I was initially shocked by the...
