A bollard is a short, sturdy post installed into the ground. It delineates parking areas and pedestrian areas. Bollards that offer crash protection, such as those we offer at Delta Scientific, prevent cars from crashing into buildings or onto walkways, causing injuries and property damage in the process. Bollard height is an important consideration when you are purchasing access control systems.
April 2, 2024 – Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, today announced that on Monday, April 1st, a DSC501 High Security Barricade stopped an unauthorized vehicle from entering an FBI field facility in Atlanta, Georgia. According to officials, the orange Buick Encore tried to follow an FBI employee’s car into the facility before being stopped by the Delta DSC501 barrier. The driver was then apprehended by special agents that were in the immediate area.
The 4 Types of Perimeter Security Bollards
There is an undeniable increase in the number of attacks on citizens, communities, and businesses using a vehicle as a weapon. Whether the perpetrator is a member of a terrorist cell or a home-grown malcontent, the destruction is devastating. The loss of life and property can be incalculable, making prevention strategies an essential step in protecting your facility and your community from malicious attacks.
Typical Bollard Spacing and Best Practices To Consider
Bollards protect buildings and pedestrian areas by signaling to vehicles that they cannot drive in a certain area. We at Delta Scientific design our bollards to be able to stop errant vehicles even when they travel at high speeds, up to 50 miles per hour. Bollard spacing is necessary to provide adequate protection from vehicles without impeding foot traffic.
Driveway Security Bollards: A Quick Guide
The driveway security bollard has been popular in commercial and industrial applications for many years. More recently, residential property owners have also become interested in security bollards for driveways due to issues such as vehicle theft. If you are thinking about installing driveway security bollards, we have answers to some important questions you may have.
3 Types of Traffic Barriers and When To Use Them
There are many different traffic barrier types. Some are portable, meant to keep motorists away from construction zones and other transient hazards. Others are permanent, intended primarily to protect the property itself from errant motorists. We at Delta Scientific sell products intended to protect your property from vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds or in areas they aren’t supposed to go. Here are some examples of our products and how to utilize them.
What Airports Can Learn From the Cleveland Airport TSA Security Breach
Airports are not fortresses. That’s what the chief of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport said after the perimeter breach in the early morning hours of Feb. 3, 2019, when a yellow SUV approached the airport from the west side, crashing through an unattended chain-link gate. The vehicle apparently came to rest in a snowbank, where it was ultimately found, after driving across the airfield for nearly three minutes, crashing through another section of fence in the process. Review the key facts of the Cleveland Airport security incident before reviewing approaches to prevent a similar situation from happening again. While this breach didn’t result in a tragedy, it highlights the importance of proper security measures in airports and other secure areas.
How To Install a Bollard Properly
If installed correctly, traffic bollards prevent cars from crashing into buildings or driving into pedestrian areas. Knowing how to install a bollard, or hiring someone else with that knowledge, is important. Here is a guide to how and why you need to install a bollard properly.
Types of Vehicle Access Control Systems
Vehicle access control systems serve to allow authorized vehicles only onto the premises by regulating their entry. They have applications for many different types of properties. If you don’t already have vehicle access control devices and are interested in purchasing some, here is a guide to the different types available from Delta Scientific. If the vehicle access control system you currently have is not effective, we offer multiple options for replacement.
What Does GSA Stand for?
Delta Scientific is proud to be a GSA contractor providing security products to government agencies at the federal, state, and local level. What does GSA stand for? What does it mean to be a GSA contractor? How did we become one? What benefits does it offer to customers who aren’t affiliated with government agencies? Find out how to become a GSA contractor and other answers to see how Delta Scientific is helping equip the federal government with reliable security products.