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Some Tips to Help Avoid A Potential Crash and Grab

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...

Automatic Security Bollards Catch Tailgaters in Canterbury

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...

Parking Lot Access Control Devices | Rana Meal Solutions

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...

Barrier Gates Versus People Vehicles and Lamborghinis

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...

Considerations When Moving To A Gated Residential Community

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...

It Was Not A Crash And Grab But We Can Learn From It

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...

Parking Lot Access Control Layout | Rana Meal Solutions

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...

Portable Wedge Barriers Role In Stopping The Capitol Attack

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...

Video Shows Many Views Of Truck Vs Counter Terrorism Barrier

by Liz Karson | Apr 1, 2021 | Counter Terrorism

 I had never seen the above video available on The Texas Tribune YouTube channel until this week. It shows a compilation of several views of a test done by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute of an anti-terrorist barrier. A flat bed truck is seen crashing into...

Is The Security Of A Gated Community Your Only Consideration

by Liz Karson | Mar 30, 2021 | Residential Gated Community

I found a 2016 blog article online at The Truth About Realty website. It is entitled “Pros and Cons of Gated Communities”. The piece offers a checklist for you to consider if you are in the market to make a move to a residential gated community. The author does indeed...
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