Photo Courtesy of Detroit Free Press.

Total Security Solutions was featured in a recent Detroit Free Press article highlighting our successful growth and diversification into markets outside of banking.

The article captures our goal quite nicely when it states, “The firm prides itself on its ability to make a business more secure yet still inviting for customers and employees. That means spending a lot of time designing the right system for a workplace and using different kinds of materials, instead of using a cookie-cutter approach.”

Read more about how Total Security Solutions got started and continues to succeed in the bulletproof glass manufacturing business.

“The market demand for custom bulletproof glass continues to grow as do the options for providing new services to the market,” said Jim Richards, president.  “The investment in this state of the art water jet gives Total Security Solutions the ability to match our products to an architect’s vision, providing us, and our partners, significant competitive advantage.”

Total Security Solutions’ invested in an Intec® 510, a 5’ x 10’, 2-axis X-Y Abrasive Waterjet Cutting System.  The fully integrated abrasive waterjet machine can cut almost any material up to 6” thick.

The waterjet’s water-only capabilities mean that the machine can cut soft materials as well as glass and acrylic.  ‘The ability to add custom pieces, like trays, speakers or frames is important,” Richards explained.  “The waterjet adds the flexibility Total Security Solutions needs to deliver a variety of manufacturing options to our clients.”

In addition to delivering new manufacturing capabilities, the waterjet helps Total Security Solutions improve productivity – a key benefit for the growing business.

While we would love to be able to install every transaction window ourselves, it’s just not economical for either party. Instead Total Security Solutions has came up with a simple three step process for customers to “do it yourself”:

Transaction Window Install Instructions

1. Cut and finished an opening in the wall to accept the unit size. The opening should be ¼” wider and taller than the size of the ordered unit.
2. Place the pre framed window in the opening, shim as necessary, assuring that the item is level and in the correct position desired. Attach the sides to the existing wall with the provided screws (use anchors if the wall is masonry).
3. Apply trim, molding that can be obtained locally, around the window and your project is finished.

Bullet proof transaction windows come in UL protection levels 1-3 and several different types (such as the baffle and arched voice port). All of Total Security Solutions transaction windows come with a full installation packet which includes the instructions, hardware, caulk, glass cleaner and towels to clean the glass. For more information on transaction windows visit our website or call 866-930-7807.

Bullet Resistant Barriers

The would be robber was flustered and didn’t know what to do, so burglar took the honorable route (if that’s possible for a bank robber) and turned around then walked out the door. The lawbreaker was found a few hours later after being identified from a missing hubcap on the getaway vehicle. The crook didn’t put up any fight (just like in the bank) and admitted to the crimes immediately. 

This just goes to show that bullet resistant systems can prevent crooks and robbers from turning violent in an environment that has a high volume of customers. Systems such as the secure sound bullet resistant system are available from Total Security Solutions to help employees and customers feel safer in a high risk environment.   

For more information on systems like the secure sound system follow this link for all of your needs.

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…

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. No insurance company can fix what happens after a robbery gone wrong. This is why many banks line as much of the area as they can to help protect their employees and customers from devastating things happening to them.

Bullet Resistant fiberglass can come in many sizes, levels of protection and can custom made for customers as well. Below are our levels of protection listed with the standard sizes of the sheet that they come in.

Level I (9mm)                          Level II           (.357)                           Level III   (.44 Mag)
3′ x 8′, 3′ x 9′, 3′ x 10′              3′ x 8′, 3′ x 9′, 3′ x 10′              3′ x 8′, 3′ x 9′
4′ x 8′, 4′ x 9′, 4′ x 10′              4′ x 8′, 4′ x 9′, 4′ x 10′              3′ x 10′, 4′ x 8′

Click here for more information on bullet resistant fiberglass from Total Security Solutions such as thickness, protection details and additional sizing .