by Liz Karson | May 24, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
In 2017 both Finland and Sweden were attacked by persons inspired by ISIS. The countries face a controversy. Should they, like other Western countries, focus merely on preventing the attacks? Or should they challenge the philosophies and ideology that fosters those...
by Liz Karson | May 8, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
“Hostile Vehicle Mitigation: Places, solutions and planning a strategy” is a recent article I found from Jacksons Fencing Company overseas in the United Kingdom. It deals with the threats of ramming by cars and trucks through explosive blasts from parked vehicles and...
by Liz Karson | Apr 19, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
I was researching another article on bollards recently and stumbled across the “Terrorism” page on the Merseyside (England) Police Website. Note: Their headquarters are in Liverpool, England and they service five area boroughs. The page featured the above short (but...
by Liz Karson | Feb 20, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
I think most of the principles discussed in a 2016 article on the U.S. Army Website about physical security matters still stand true today. The article directs this information, as we do, to those responsible for the planning and executing of programs and plans...
by Liz Karson | Feb 13, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
The Nice/HySecurity StrongArm M50 is an anti-ram barrier designed to stop a small passenger vehicle or a truck from breaching the perimeter of a secured facility. Typical applications include nuclear power plants, embassies, military bases, corrections facilities,...
by Liz Karson | Jan 30, 2018 | Counter Terrorism
In early January I wrote a blog article entitled: “NYC Investing Millions To Install Anti Terrorist Bollards”. In it I discussed Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans for a major investment in anti-terrorist bollards to protect citizens and tourists from vehicle...
