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...
by Liz Karson | May 30, 2019 | Security Bollards
This is a follow up to my previous article published earlier this week titled “Counter Terrorist Vehicle Attacks Advice | Security Magazine”. I discussed both terror attacks as well as driver caused accidents. ASTM International reported a while back on standards it...
by Liz Karson | May 28, 2019 | Counter Terrorism
Security Magazine reported “Thwart Threats of Vehicle Terror Attacks” just yesterday, Memorial Day. The article referred to several attacks using cars or trucks, both intentional by terrorists as well as accidental, as we have also reported on. Included...
by Liz Karson | May 23, 2019 | Guard Booth
Here is our third parking and guard booth video with another sampling of installations by ECI here in the greater Chicago area. The booths range in size from small to large and many have custom features including hip and standing seam roofs, extended fascias and...
by Liz Karson | May 21, 2019 | Security Bollards
The Docklands & East London Advertiser reported earlier this month on an inquest investigating the June 3, 2017 terrorist attack at the London Bridge in England. The article is titled “London Bridge inquest: Barriers ‘would have saved two victims’,...
