With school safety more critical than ever, BR-916 security glazing provides robust, purpose-built protection for students and staff. This laminated glass system resists forced-entry significantly longer than standard glass or security film—buying critical time for emergency responders and giving families and faculty peace of mind.
Ballistic protection can apply to any number of systems, from personal armor to custom entryway systems. When applied to storefronts, this term typically means custom-made entry doors and glazing partitions installed in the front of a government facility, corporate office, or in some cases police stations.
Commercial bulletproof solutions can enhance the safety and security of nearly any facility that is open to the public. However, architects, building owners, and decision makers have to take more than just these practical elements into account when choosing materials for their building projects. Architectural considerations are also important for ensuring that security products fit in the layout of the building and serve their purpose without disrupting the flow of the building or the needs of its occupants.
Hurricane protection is an essential safety consideration that architects, builders, and property owners must make when designing any new structures in coastal areas. These considerations are even more essential when building or improving public or community spaces like police stations, fire stations, hospitals and 911 centers. These structures are required to stay open and operating during the storm and may include storm shelters and safe rooms to keep employees, visitors, and members of the public safe. A storm shelter consultant has the knowledge and skillset needed to decide on the best materials.
The safety benefits of commercial security products are clear. And there are many ways to improve facilities and take preventive measures against potential safety threats. However, many of these measures also come with important architectural considerations for building development teams and decision makers. So if you want your architectural commercial security improvements to bring maximum benefits to your business, organization, or government agency, it’s important to take both the safety and design elements into account during your planning process.
Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions face a number of potential threats due to the large amounts of money handled at these facilities on a daily basis. Luckily, bullet resistant glass for banks can provide an essential layer of protection that makes it more difficult for assailants to access secure areas. These barriers can also improve safety conditions for employees and customers and may often deter potential break-ins or armed robberies before they even begin.
Employees continue to head back to work in person in 2021 — is your company ready and equipped with workplace security and safe rooms?
In modern U.S. history, the first mass shooting at a college took place in 1966 at the University of Texas at Austin. At that time, 15 people were killed, and 31 others were injured. In the year 2018, 24 shootings occurred on K-12 school property that resulted in firearms-related injuries or deaths. In 2019, there were 25. Despite the pandemic shutting down schools, there were 10 shootings in 2020 and seven in 2021 as of early June. Adding a Level III Bullet Resistant Entrance System can help secure buildings to prevent these situations.
The current political climate in the U.S. is not a friendly one. Groups and individuals are more divided than ever on a wide array of issues. This has led to a lot of anger among people from all ends of the political spectrum.
Thinking about ballistic threats to a commercial or public building may seem intimidating. However, it is necessary to consider worst case scenarios in order to enact the security measures necessary to provide a high level of protection for both employees and visitors at your facility.
How effective is bulletproof glass for bank teller windows? Bank teller security glazing or bandit barriers are designed to provide a protective barrier between employees at financial institutions and the customers they serve. It is generally fabricated from 1 ¼” to 1 ⅜” clear acrylic sheet or laminated polycarbonate that is able to withstand ballistic impact and forced entry.
Safety is paramount in today’s schools. Districts face the challenge of finding ways to grant easy access to students, teachers, and administrators who need to be there, while also controlling access for others who may attempt to enter.
