About…With more than three decades manufacturing bulletproof security systems, Total Security Solutions is the industry leader for custom bullet resistant barriers that meet your bulletproof security needs on-time, on-budget, and expertly finished. | March 30th, 2010 Bullet resistant fiberglass from Total Security Solutions Bullet resistant fiberglass is somewhat of an afterthought to crooks and robbers. It’s normally well hidden underneath drywall or underneath a countertop; but there are many more uses for bullet resistant fiberglass then someone might think… In the home: Just about anyone has something priceless that they would be devastated about if it were stolen; working like a safe room area bullet resistant fiberglass can do that. The fiberglass sheets can be constructed in to a room very similar to drywall to secure valuables and also keep your family safe from intruders in the case of a burglary. At the workplace: There is a security risk at any job. Some (such as bank tellers) have a higher risk of being robbed at gun point then others. One way to keep employees and yourself secure is to line the transaction areas in bullet resistant fiberglass. It is not only a deterrent for burglars but also helps prevent total vandalism. The fiberglass panels are solid as a rock and are practically unbreakable, unlike drywall. In the community: Schools, police departments and fire departments are also unfortunately at very high risk for criminal activity. In community locations such as these security is one of the first things that should be taken in to consideration. While there is no way to stop all violent crimes in these sectors, there is a way to prevent some of the very violent ones from happening with some added security. Fiberglass panels (along with other security measures) will show to a would be gunmen or disgruntled person that the community is serious about protecting its own. Banks: The last (and most obvious) spot that needs added security is a bank. In a lot of cases there are entire walls, counters and rooms lined with bullet resistant fiberglass panels. Banks also tend to place bullet resistant barriers around their teller lines to protect the tellers from threats. The owners of the banks aren’t trying to save their money, which can be replaced. What can’t be replaced are the lives of the employees and customers at the bank. . . . → Read More: Protecting Your Investments March 25th, 2010 A Marathon Oil dealer in an Indianapolis neighborhood that experienced a string of summer robberies knew it was time to play defense when the station was held up twice. While there were no injuries, the cash drawer was cleaned out both times. He called his corporate office and they called TSS. Company representatives took initial measurements at the dealer, then submitted an installation design to Marathon, who approved the design and issued a purchase order. TSS had all materials — new counter top, two horizontal acrylic sliders, ballistic entry door, under-counter ballistic fiberglass on-site in less than two weeks. Installation began at 8 PM and was completed at 2:30 AM, significantly reducing downtime for the dealer. Read more installation stories from Total Security Solutions. March 18th, 2010 Rotary Package Processor from Total Security Solutions Like the PE Package Passer (See last week’s blog) the Rotary Package Processor is a great option for convenience stores. However, unlike the PE, the Rotary Package Processor is the perfect option for fast food operations, restaurants and gas stations. This type of Package Processor allows many different (and larger) sized items to be passed back and forth between customers and employees. Like the PE, the Rotary Package Processor is only accessible from one side at a time, meaning that there is not breech possibility The Rotary Package Processor has many features that are available as well, things such as additional locking mechanisms, integral cash tray protective barriers and three different levels of protection. The Rotary Package Passer comes in one standard size (Box OD 18″ W x 20″ H x 14″ D) as well as custom sizes per customer request and is available in three levels of protection. For more information on Rotary Package Passers including available sizes and levels of protection click here. March 17th, 2010 After more than six robberies in the past few years, a West Virginia bank branch is exploring new safety measures to prevent future robberies and protect both employees and customers. “Officials talked about possibly closing the lobby, or installing bullet proof glass at the teller line, or armed guards in the lobby, just to name a few.” Banks researching the installation of bullet resistant barriers or bandit barriers have several options that can be retrofitted into their current facility. The Arch Window System is the most common bullet-resistant barrier, but the Baffle Window System offers unobstructed views and maximum voice transmission. Read more about available bullet-resistant barrier systems. Read “Bank Officials Discuss Safety After At Least Six Bank Robberies,” http://www.statejournal.com. March 11th, 2010 The bill originally placed before the New York City Council in 2009 to require banks to install bullet-resistant barriers in all local branches expired on December 31. Councilman Oliver Koppell is preparing, however, to reintroduce the bill to the Council stating, “I’ve been very adamant about passing this bill.” When it was originally introduced, the bill met strong opposition from the New York State Bankers Association and TD Bank, specifically. “The Police Department said that even though banks without barriers represented only 10 percent of the city’s banks, 53 percent of the bank robberies last year (2008) occurred in those branches.” Read “Serial Bank Robber – Still at Large – Linked to Queen Heists” by Joe Kemp, http://www.nydailynews.com. Read “Police Want Bandit Barriers in New York City’s Banks” by Michael Wilson, http://www.nytimes.com. March 5th, 2010 Recently, Total Security Solutions expanded its partnership with ARCAT to include two additional categories: 13065 [Manufacturers of Bullet Resistant Components] and 13066 [Manufacturers of Bullet Resistant Storefronts]. This transition will enable architects to easily specify our complete lineup of bulletproof products. Specifications are available in multiple file formats for ease of use and contain detailed information related to our bullet-resistant transaction windows, bulletproof doors, etc. View Total Security Solutions’ specifications for our complete lineup of bullet-resistant products. March 3rd, 2010 Brian Patrick Marlin, charged with attemped robbery. “PUT THE MONEY IN THE BAG!” is what the thief abruptly told the bank teller through the bullet resistant barrier separating him and her. The teller (while behind the bullet resistant enclosure) noticed that the crook had no weapon on him at all, making the decision to tell the crook that ““We don’t do that here” and turn him away a lot easier on her and her co-workers. The man, Brian Patrick Marlin, left the bank in anger with no money and no chance of being a free man after this stunt. The police found him later that day just a couple blocks away from the attempted heist, he was charged with attempted bank robbery. Read: Portland bank employees, confronted by robber, just say no by Bryan Denson clicking by on the title. |
