by Liz Karson | Sep 16, 2021 | Automatic Swing Gates
I read a depressing article just this week from Prime Publishers. It discussed a recent tragic incident in the town of Woodbury, CT. This town of about 10,000 is on the western side of the state, near the New York border. A state police sergeant died in floodwaters...
by Liz Karson | Sep 14, 2021 | Security Bollards
California News Times published an article last week. The title was: “Spike in ATV crashes in Riverside prompts beefed up barriers and security at Santa Ana riverbed – San Bernardino Sun” ATVs and off-road vehicles are banned in the city itself and all vehicles are...
by Liz Karson | Sep 9, 2021 | Electrical Contractors
Last May I first introduced you to the high security fencing and sliding gate work ECI did at Chicago Harbor Locks, just south of Chicago’s Navy Pier. That article was entitled “Crash Rated Fencing and Sliding Gate | Chicago Locks Part 1”. I followed...
by Liz Karson | Sep 7, 2021 | Crash and Grab
Just last month I shared this video with you in a story entitled “Crash and Grab or Ram Raid Incidents Surge In New Zealand”. If you missed the article and my comment I came upon the video above accidentally. I use it again to show the extent of loss a...
by Liz Karson | Sep 2, 2021 | Security Bollards
As you know by now I sometimes veer off the serious side of perimeter security and share stories about funny perimeter bollards. Earlier this year I shared “Whimsical Security Bollard Decorations Ahead Of The Holidays”. It was a story meant to be...
by Liz Karson | Aug 31, 2021 | Automatic Barrier Gates
I’ve written on this blog about DTK Doorking® several times before. These have included articles (as listed below) on barrier gates, telephone access control for a residential gated community as well as solar-powered access control devices. “Heavy Duty...
by Liz Karson | Aug 26, 2021 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Parking Garage Lot B at the Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL lies between 3rd and 5th (Hines Blvd.) Avenues just south of 15th Street. Last month I wrote you about “Parking Access Control Devices At Loyola Deck B Exit Lanes”. Today I want to share information with...
by Liz Karson | Aug 24, 2021 | Crash and Grab
The above video has nothing to do with either the headline or the story about crash and grabs (also know as ram raids) I am about to relate. However, I ran across it by accident and think it points out what can be lost to a retail establishment in a matter of just...
by Liz Karson | Aug 19, 2021 | Turnstile Barrier Gate
I found this video from Alvarado Manufacturing which explains both the physical and operational features of a full height turnstile barrier gate. These turnstiles may be used inside or outside and can be equipped with lighting. The narrator first explains the four...
by Liz Karson | Aug 17, 2021 | Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
Last year I wrote an article entitled “Parking Access and Revenue Control | Rockford Bus Terminal”. ECI designed a PARCS system using the NetPark / Hamilton cloud based revenue and access control system for self-parking. The system was installed at the transit...
