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Manual Retractable Bollards Help Secure High-Value Vehicles

by Liz Karson | Nov 14, 2024 | Security Bollards

Earlier this year ECI was called to a North Shore Chicago residence for an interesting security application. We furnished and installed the two Manual Retractable Bollards from 1-800-Bollards shown above. This was to provide additional security for high-value vehicles...

Shallow Mount Bollards K-Rated To Stop 7 Ton Truck At 30 MPH

by Liz Karson | Sep 28, 2021 | Security Bollards

 Earlier this month I wrote a follow up piece entitled “K Rated High Security Fencing Replaces Chicago Locks Cyclone”. In it I discussed our installation of about 450 feet of K-12 Rated fencing supplied by Ameristar / Assa Abloy. The fencing replaced the...

Off-Road and ATV Crashes Prompt Use Of New Security Bollards

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...

A Further Slant On A Whimsical Security Bollard Article

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...

Were The Installed Bollards Really A Dangerous Security Flaw

by Liz Karson | Aug 3, 2021 | Security Bollards

Last year I wrote about a car crashing into a bank in Fox River Grove (see image above). It was entitled: “Win For Car Versus Bollard Which Was Not Up To The Challenge”. I questioned the author’s view that the bollard was not properly installed...

New Perimeter Security Bollards Protect Access in Southend

by Liz Karson | Jul 20, 2021 | Security Bollards

A new system of security bollards is to replace an older system on Southend’s (UK) High Street. The goal is to increase security at access streets by limiting vehicle access into the high pedestrian traffic area. The present system is in disrepair and no longer...
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