TSS Bulletproof » bandit barrier http://www.tssbulletproof.com Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Store Owner Attributes Foiled Robbery to Bulletproof Boothhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/store-owner-attributes-foiled-robbery-bulletproof-booth http://www.tssbulletproof.com/store-owner-attributes-foiled-robbery-bulletproof-booth#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:42:19 +0000 karenm http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=5103 According to an article posted on CitizensVoice.com, “A woman’s robbery attempt on Christmas morning failed badly: she pulled a knife and rock on a clerk protected inside a bulletproof booth and then became trapped in the store when he remotely locked the exit door.”

The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania convenience store hasn’t been robbed in five years and the owner attributes the store’s safe reputation to the booth protecting its clerks. Catina Nahodil, the store owner, said. “I think employers who have these care about their employees a lot.”

Angelina Donvito was charged with robbery, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Nahodil hopes the failed robbery will serve as a warning to other criminals to avoid robbing her store.

]]> According to an article posted on CitizensVoice.com, “A woman’s robbery attempt on Christmas morning failed badly: she pulled a knife and rock on a clerk protected inside a bulletproof booth and then became trapped in the store when he remotely locked the exit door.”

The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania convenience store hasn’t been robbed in five years and the owner attributes the store’s safe reputation to the booth protecting its clerks. Catina Nahodil, the store owner, said. “I think employers who have these care about their employees a lot.”

Angelina Donvito was charged with robbery, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Nahodil hopes the failed robbery will serve as a warning to other criminals to avoid robbing her store.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/store-owner-attributes-foiled-robbery-bulletproof-booth/feed 0 Bandit Barriers for Fast Food Chainshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bandit-barrier-fast-food http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bandit-barrier-fast-food#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:12:41 +0000 jlopatin http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=3903 At one time, banks were the only places in the United States one would see bullet resistant bandit barriers. That changed in the early 1970s when 7-Eleven began operating most of its stores on a 24-hour schedule. Competing convenience and party stores followed suit. More than a quarter of all robberies take place between midnight and 6am, and armed robbers swiftly shifted from bank heists to liquor store hold-ups.

CONVENIENT FOR THIEVES

From a cost-benefit analysis, a bank robbery is a terrible proposition: These are busy, main-street locations with solid security protocols. According to the US Department of Justice, the average bank robbery now nets only around $4,000 (often recovered), with 60 percent of bank robbers ultimately apprehended. The Department of Justice notes:

The likelihood of catching a bank robber on or near the scene is higher than for other crimes. This is because most bank robberies are reported very quickly, most occur during daylight hours, many have multiple witnesses, and some produce photographic images that can be used to canvass the surrounding area for suspects. Consequently, many robbers are caught the same day.

In the 1970s convenience stores and gas stations with extended hours of operation offered an attractive new target for criminals. The convenience store industry responded with new training and business practices, and ultimately embraced bandit barriers in high-crime areas. Convenience store robberies have subsequently decreased by 16 percent since the mid-1990s.

Along with improved security, changing business practices also make 24-hour fuel stations and stores less tempting targets: Credit card transactions account for the majority of transactions in these shops. Meaningful sums of cash are almost never permitted to accumulate in registers or staff-accessible safes.

FAST ATTACKS ON FAST FOOD

Since 2007, many quick-serve restaurants have begun keeping later hours, often staying open past 2am and having staff arrive as early as 4am–this places nearly 20 percent of the workday in the highest-crime hours of the night. Since credit card use has only become possible at fast food restaurants within the last several years, many patrons still expect to pay cash for their burgers and fries. Large sums can build . . . → Read More: Bandit Barriers for Fast Food Chains]]> At one time, banks were the only places in the United States one would see bullet resistant bandit barriers. That changed in the early 1970s when 7-Eleven began operating most of its stores on a 24-hour schedule. Competing convenience and party stores followed suit. More than a quarter of all robberies take place between midnight and 6am, and armed robbers swiftly shifted from bank heists to liquor store hold-ups.

CONVENIENT FOR THIEVES

From a cost-benefit analysis, a bank robbery is a terrible proposition: These are busy, main-street locations with solid security protocols. According to the US Department of Justice, the average bank robbery now nets only around $4,000 (often recovered), with 60 percent of bank robbers ultimately apprehended. The Department of Justice notes:

The likelihood of catching a bank robber on or near the scene is higher than for other crimes. This is because most bank robberies are reported very quickly, most occur during daylight hours, many have multiple witnesses, and some produce photographic images that can be used to canvass the surrounding area for suspects. Consequently, many robbers are caught the same day.

BANDIT BARRIER bullet proof glass for convenience stores

In the 1970s convenience stores and gas stations with extended hours of operation offered an attractive new target for criminals. The convenience store industry responded with new training and business practices, and ultimately embraced bandit barriers in high-crime areas. Convenience store robberies have subsequently decreased by 16 percent since the mid-1990s.

Along with improved security, changing business practices also make 24-hour fuel stations and stores less tempting targets: Credit card transactions account for the majority of transactions in these shops. Meaningful sums of cash are almost never permitted to accumulate in registers or staff-accessible safes.

FAST ATTACKS ON FAST FOOD

Since 2007, many quick-serve restaurants have begun keeping later hours, often staying open past 2am and having staff arrive as early as 4am–this places nearly 20 percent of the workday in the highest-crime hours of the night. Since credit card use has only become possible at fast food restaurants within the last several years, many patrons still expect to pay cash for their burgers and fries. Large sums can build up in registers and safes, and are counted down in the wee hours by managers themselves just finishing a full day of hot, hectic work. To top it off, late-night fast food restaurants are usually located near expressways and other major roadways, making a quick getaway all the easier for armed bandits like these:

Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that homicides at fast-food restaurants declined in 2009, the rate of assault on fast-food workers is still roughly twice as high as that at sit-down restaurants: 1.8 per 10,000 workers.

BANDIT BARRIERS PROTECT WORKERS

With quick-serve chains making such attractive targets, many industry analysts wonder if enough security is being deployed during these high-crime hours. “Some fast-food chains have come up with special food menus after midnight,” says James Alan Fox, a Northeastern University criminology professor and Crime & Punishment blogger for the Boston Globe, “But what they really need are special late-night security menus.” While security cameras and guards can obviously aid investigation following a crime, many fast-food locations are opting to prevent attacks altogether with custom bandit barriers.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bandit-barrier-fast-food/feed 0 Pharmacies Consider Bullet Proof Barriers to Protect Employeeshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/pharmacies-bullet-proof-barriers-protect-employees http://www.tssbulletproof.com/pharmacies-bullet-proof-barriers-protect-employees#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:07:56 +0000 karenm http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=3943 At Total Security Solutions, we understand that your employees are your most valuable asset, and we work with you to design a custom bullet-resistant barrier that fits your business’ needs and protects the lives of your customers and staff.

An Associated Press article reports that “armed robberies at pharmacies rose 81 percent between 2006 and 2010, from 380 to 686, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says.” There have been several fatal robberies throughout the U.S. as individuals resort to theft to get their hands on prescription painkillers.

One Montana pharmacy was protected by the bulletproof drive-through window as a woman attempted to smash through the glass with a crowbar and break-in. Others have equipped their workers with wireless “panic buttons” that alert the police. As the occurrence of robberies continues to increase, more pharmacies are considering bullet proof windows to protect their employees.

]]> At Total Security Solutions, we understand that your employees are your most valuable asset, and we work with you to design a custom bullet-resistant barrier that fits your business’ needs and protects the lives of your customers and staff.

An Associated Press article reports that “armed robberies at pharmacies rose 81 percent between 2006 and 2010, from 380 to 686, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says.” There have been several fatal robberies throughout the U.S. as individuals resort to theft to get their hands on prescription painkillers.

One Montana pharmacy was protected by the bulletproof drive-through window as a woman attempted to smash through the glass with a crowbar and break-in. Others have equipped their workers with wireless “panic buttons” that alert the police. As the occurrence of robberies continues to increase, more pharmacies are considering bullet proof windows to protect their employees.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/pharmacies-bullet-proof-barriers-protect-employees/feed 0 Bullet Proof Glass Keeps Civilian Workers Safehttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/police-replace-security-guards-bullet-proof-glass http://www.tssbulletproof.com/police-replace-security-guards-bullet-proof-glass#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:10:05 +0000 karenm http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=3817 A recent 40/29 TV article states that the Fort Smith, Arkansas Police Department is taking measures to protect the safety of their civilian workers and put more officers out on the street. Previously, an armed police officer manned the front desk of the station at all times, ”but with the addition of the bullet proof glass, those officers will now be out patrolling the streets, with civilian workers taking over desk duty.”

Watch the 40/29 TV interview of how the Fort Smith police are replacing security guards with bullet proof glass.

]]> A recent 40/29 TV article states that the Fort Smith, Arkansas Police Department is taking measures to protect the safety of their civilian workers and put more officers out on the street. Previously, an armed police officer manned the front desk of the station at all times, ”but with the addition of the bullet proof glass, those officers will now be out patrolling the streets, with civilian workers taking over desk duty.”

Watch the 40/29 TV interview of how the Fort Smith police are replacing security guards with bullet proof glass.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/police-replace-security-guards-bullet-proof-glass/feed 0 Bank Robber Thwarted by Bulletproof Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-glass-thwarts-bank-robber http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-glass-thwarts-bank-robber#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:59:29 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=913

A would-be bank robber in Smyna, Georgia was thwarted by bulletproof glass yesterday. The robbery attempt occurred at a BB&T Bank at around 11 a.m.

According to police, the man was caught on camera handing a bank teller a note demanding money. Fortunately, the area is protected by bulletproof glass.

The man left the bank empty handed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3945.

]]> Courtesy of WSBTV.com and Cobb County Police Department

A would-be bank robber in Smyna, Georgia was thwarted by bulletproof glass yesterday. The robbery attempt occurred at a BB&T Bank at around 11 a.m.

According to police, the man was caught on camera handing a bank teller a note demanding money. Fortunately, the area is protected by bulletproof glass.

The man left the bank empty handed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3945.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-glass-thwarts-bank-robber/feed 0 Bulletproof Mafia!http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-mafia http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-mafia#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:46:26 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-mafia/ The insanely popular Mafia Wars game on Facebook may have caused you to ignore many a status update. Here at Total Security Solutions, we took note of the recently added bulletproof glass award the game offers.  Seems like real or virtual, bulletproof is the undisputed king of safety and protection in dangerous situations.

Bulletproof glass is awarded for certain jobs in Mafia Wars. You can check out this link to the Mafia Wars Wiki for more info.

]]> The insanely popular Mafia Wars game on Facebook may have caused you to ignore many a status update. Here at Total Security Solutions, we took note of the recently added bulletproof glass award the game offers.  Seems like real or virtual, bulletproof is the undisputed king of safety and protection in dangerous situations.


Bulletproof glass is awarded for certain jobs in Mafia Wars. You can check out this link to the Mafia Wars Wiki for more info.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-mafia/feed 0 The Many Faces of Bulletproof Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 12:19:31 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=777 Bullet resistant glass (better known as bulletproof glass)  is referred to very often in this niche industry. However it is a little known fact that in most cases there is no actual “glass” involved. The three most common forms of ballistic security glass are acrylic, polycarbonate and glass class polycarbonate.

Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Total Security Solutions

Acrylic: Bulletproof acrylic is the most commonly used material for transaction windows and ballistic resistant barrier systems.  The acrylic material is available in UL ballistic protection levels one and two. The acrylic also has the option to have an abrasion resistant (AR) coating or be standard acrylic. The abrasion resistant coating comes standard on our level two acrylic and provides protection against cleaning solvents and weather, as well as an increased resistance to the effects of ultra violet light.

Polycarbonate: Bulletproof polycarbonate materials are normally composed of an acrylic core with two polycarbonate caps each side of the secure surface. Polycarbonate materials are available in UL ballistic protection levels one thru three and all three come standard with an abrasion resistant coating. All of the polycarbonate materials that Total Security Solutions offers also have a forced entry rating.

Glass Clad Polycarbonate: Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP) materials are composed of inter layers of glass and polyurethane with exterior caps of glass and abrasion resistant polycarbonate.  GCP comes in UL ballistic protection levels one thru five and level eight as well. All of the GCP materials that Total Security Solutions offers carry a forced entry level in addition to their ballistic rating.

Now when someone is talking about bulletproof glass you can ask them, “what type of ‘glass’ are you talking about”…if it’s even glass at all! For more information on ballistic materials such as bulletproof glass please visit our website or call us at 866-930-7807

]]> Bullet resistant glass (better known as bulletproof glass)  is referred to very often in this niche industry. However it is a little known fact that in most cases there is no actual “glass” involved. The three most common forms of ballistic security glass are acrylic, polycarbonate and glass class polycarbonate.

Bullet Resistant Acrylic

Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Total Security Solutions

Acrylic: Bulletproof acrylic is the most commonly used material for transaction windows and ballistic resistant barrier systems.  The acrylic material is available in UL ballistic protection levels one and two. The acrylic also has the option to have an abrasion resistant (AR) coating or be standard acrylic. The abrasion resistant coating comes standard on our level two acrylic and provides protection against cleaning solvents and weather, as well as an increased resistance to the effects of ultra violet light.

Polycarbonate: Bulletproof polycarbonate materials are normally composed of an acrylic core with two polycarbonate caps each side of the secure surface. Polycarbonate materials are available in UL ballistic protection levels one thru three and all three come standard with an abrasion resistant coating. All of the polycarbonate materials that Total Security Solutions offers also have a forced entry rating.

Glass Clad Polycarbonate: Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP) materials are composed of inter layers of glass and polyurethane with exterior caps of glass and abrasion resistant polycarbonate.  GCP comes in UL ballistic protection levels one thru five and level eight as well. All of the GCP materials that Total Security Solutions offers carry a forced entry level in addition to their ballistic rating.

Now when someone is talking about bulletproof glass you can ask them, “what type of ‘glass’ are you talking about”…if it’s even glass at all! For more information on ballistic materials such as bulletproof glass please visit our website or call us at 866-930-7807

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d/feed 0 Installing a Bullet Proof Transaction Window: It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3.http://www.tssbulletproof.com/installing-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window-it%e2%80%99s-as-easy-as-1-2-3 http://www.tssbulletproof.com/installing-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window-it%e2%80%99s-as-easy-as-1-2-3#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:04:20 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=759 Bullet proof transaction windows tend to be the most commonly asked for and purchased item when it comes to bullet resistant products. Upon purchase the most frequently asked question is, “How do I install it?”

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

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. 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). 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 proof transaction windows tend to be the most commonly asked for and purchased item when it comes to bullet resistant products. Upon purchase the most frequently asked question is, “How do I install it?”

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.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/installing-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window-it%e2%80%99s-as-easy-as-1-2-3/feed 0 The Anatomy of a Bullet Proof Transaction Windowhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/the-anatomy-of-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window http://www.tssbulletproof.com/the-anatomy-of-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:29:44 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=735

Arched Voice Port Bullet Resistant Transaction Window

Starting from the ground up we begin with the counter top that transaction windows often have. The counter top is the foundation for the entire window and they come in two standard forms. The most common counter top material is plastic laminate, which can be provided in a number of different colors. The other is stainless steel. Stainless steel counter tops are often used in exterior applications and upon customer request. After the counter top is constructed then the currency tray must be either cut in or placed on top of the counter to allow money to pass between customers and employees. Most of our currency trays are recessed in to the counter top. Next comes the framing for the transaction window. Attached to the counter top is either a U channel bracket or 2 piece channel to secure the counter and window together along with pieces of 2 piece channel along the sides and top to hold the bullet proof glass in place.

Before the bullet proof glass is put in place the determination of what type of voice transmission needs to be decided. If you have chosen a baffle system, arched voice port or voice around then this is already decided; however other voice port systems are available such as the hole in backer, MK1 and MK2. Now that the counter top, frames and voice transmission system are chosen we move on the most important piece, the Bullet Proof Glass. Most transaction . . . → Read More: The Anatomy of a Bullet Proof Transaction Window]]>  Bullet Proof Transaction Windows are the most common item of protection when it comes to bullet resistant products. At a glance they seem very simple; it’s just a piece of bullet resistant acrylic and some frames right? In theory that would be a good analogy but in actuality there are a lot of components that go in to engineering and ultimately building a transaction window. Depending on if you’re looking at a Baffle System, an Arched Voice Port or a Hole in Backer System the amount of work that goes in to each transaction window to make it secure is anything but simple.

Arched Voice Port Bullet Resistant Transaction Window

Starting from the ground up we begin with the counter top that transaction windows often have. The counter top is the foundation for the entire window and they come in two standard forms. The most common counter top material is plastic laminate, which can be provided in a number of different colors. The other is stainless steel. Stainless steel counter tops are often used in exterior applications and upon customer request. After the counter top is constructed then the currency tray must be either cut in or placed on top of the counter to allow money to pass between customers and employees. Most of our currency trays are recessed in to the counter top. Next comes the framing for the transaction window. Attached to the counter top is either a U channel bracket or 2 piece channel to secure the counter and window together along with pieces of 2 piece channel along the sides and top to hold the bullet proof glass in place.

Before the bullet proof glass is put in place the determination of what type of voice transmission needs to be decided. If you have chosen a baffle system, arched voice port or voice around then this is already decided; however other voice port systems are available such as the hole in backer, MK1 and MK2. Now that the counter top, frames and voice transmission system are chosen we move on the most important piece, the Bullet Proof Glass. Most transaction windows come with a level one bullet resistant 1 ¼” acrylic, however there are many other options for levels of protection. Bullet proof Glass Clad polycarbonate is available in transaction windows from bullet resistant levels 1-3 as well as polycarbonate materials. Level three LP1250 contains two 1/8th layers of polycarbonate sandwiched around an inch of bullet resistant acrylic. LP1250 offers great transparency along with a high level of protection.

There are many other transaction windows that are available such as bullet proof horizontal sliders and exterior transaction windows that can be installed in your place of business. For more information on transaction windows visit our products section of our website.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/the-anatomy-of-a-bullet-proof-transaction-window/feed 0 Bullet Proof Glass at its Finesthttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/what-everyone-like-to-hear http://www.tssbulletproof.com/what-everyone-like-to-hear#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:26:45 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=720 There was recently a story in the news that brought smiles to all of our faces here at Total Security Solutions. What was that story about you ask; the use of a bullet resistant barrier to detour a robber away from a bank in Florida. A burglar comically passed a note through the bullet resistant barrier and told the bank teller to “put your hands up”. The bank teller, standing behind a secure sound bullet resistant system, told the thief to “Kick Rocks”, for lack of better word.

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.

]]> There was recently a story in the news that brought smiles to all of our faces here at Total Security Solutions. What was that story about you ask; the use of a bullet resistant barrier to detour a robber away from a bank in Florida. A burglar comically passed a note through the bullet resistant barrier and told the bank teller to “put your hands up”. The bank teller, standing behind a secure sound bullet resistant system, told the thief to “Kick Rocks”, for lack of better word.

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.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/what-everyone-like-to-hear/feed 0 Securing Your Bank Branch with Bullet Resistant Barriershttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/securing-your-bank-branch-with-bullet-resistant-barriers http://www.tssbulletproof.com/securing-your-bank-branch-with-bullet-resistant-barriers#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:33 +0000 karenm http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=681 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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/securing-your-bank-branch-with-bullet-resistant-barriers/feed 0 Bullet-Resistant Barriers Installedhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-barriers-installed http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-barriers-installed#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:30:29 +0000 karenm http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=605 After the planning and production processes are complete, we are ready to install your bullet-resistant barrier. Our accuracy in the initial phases makes for an efficient, mess-free installation.

Your bulletproof products will be carefully packaged and shipped to your facility by truck.  Total Security Solutions can begin working shortly after your business closes for the evening or on Saturday so as to minimize the inconvenience to you and your customers. For many installations, we can be in and out within a single night. And we’ll have your facility cleaned up and ready for normal business hours.

Recently, Total Security Solutions launched a channel on YouTube.com to enable customers to watch the bullet resistant barrier installation process firsthand. Currently, we have featured installation videos for our Secure Sound Bulletproof Barrier System and our Vertical Slider.

Read more about our installation process or contact us at info@demandtss.com or 1-800-513-1468.

]]> After the planning and production processes are complete, we are ready to install your bullet-resistant barrier. Our accuracy in the initial phases makes for an efficient, mess-free installation.

Your bulletproof products will be carefully packaged and shipped to your facility by truck.  Total Security Solutions can begin working shortly after your business closes for the evening or on Saturday so as to minimize the inconvenience to you and your customers. For many installations, we can be in and out within a single night. And we’ll have your facility cleaned up and ready for normal business hours.

Recently, Total Security Solutions launched a channel on YouTube.com to enable customers to watch the bullet resistant barrier installation process firsthand. Currently, we have featured installation videos for our Secure Sound Bulletproof Barrier System and our Vertical Slider.

Read more about our installation process or contact us at info@demandtss.com or 1-800-513-1468.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-barriers-installed/feed 0 Bullet Resistant Glass Helps Protect Against "Smash and Grab" Robberieshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-helps-protect-against-smash-and-grab-robberies http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-helps-protect-against-smash-and-grab-robberies#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:20:19 +0000 karenm http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=510 In the Handbook of Glass in Construction by Joseph S. Amstock, it states, “Large storefront glass windows at street levels are one of the best ways retailers [ . . . ] have to showcase their merchandise or services. But these areas are increasingly at risk, particularly from ‘smash and grab’ vandalism.” It goes on to state that nearly 70 percent of reported burglaries involved forced entry through windows or doors.

The Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (MPCA) recently reported an increasing threat from “smash and grab” robberies for local convenience stores. The MPCA issued a list of security tips to help convenience stores prevent this type of robbery. To “help protect your employees and provide security for your property,” convenience stores should consider:

installing “Bandit Barriers” to keep robbers from getting behind the register counter, good lighting (interior and exterior), and two clerks on duty at night.

Read additional tips on protecting your convenience store from “smash and grab robberies.”

]]> In the Handbook of Glass in Construction by Joseph S. Amstock, it states, “Large storefront glass windows at street levels are one of the best ways retailers [ . . . ] have to showcase their merchandise or services. But these areas are increasingly at risk, particularly from ‘smash and grab’ vandalism.” It goes on to state that nearly 70 percent of reported burglaries involved forced entry through windows or doors.

The Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (MPCA) recently reported an increasing threat from “smash and grab” robberies for local convenience stores. The MPCA issued a list of security tips to help convenience stores prevent this type of robbery. To “help protect your employees and provide security for your property,” convenience stores should consider:

  • installing “Bandit Barriers” to keep robbers from getting behind the register counter,
  • good lighting (interior and exterior), and
  • two clerks on duty at night.

Read additional tips on protecting your convenience store from “smash and grab robberies.”

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-helps-protect-against-smash-and-grab-robberies/feed 0 TSS’ California Headquarters specialize in providing quality bullet resistant barriers to the local markethttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/tss-california-headquarters-specialize-in-providing-quality-bullet-resistant-barriers-to-the-local-market http://www.tssbulletproof.com/tss-california-headquarters-specialize-in-providing-quality-bullet-resistant-barriers-to-the-local-market#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:30:11 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=360 While Total Security Solutions is headquartered in Fowlerville, Michigan, we have a global reach completing bullet resistant barrier installations throughout the U.S., particularly in Florida and California. In fact, Total Security Solutions has been operating in California since 1979 with offices in both northern and southern California.

Our California offices provide the same sales and engineering support available in our main headquarters, but are conveniently located to provide onsite assistance. Total Security Solutions employs a full-time installation crew exclusively servicing the California market. Our crew is fully trained and proficient in meeting California building and earthquake requirements.

Total Security Solutions’ full lineup of bullet resistant products, from custom bulletproof glass barriers to quick ship products such as package passers and currency trays, are available to all businesses nationally.

If you are interested in learning more about our bullet resistant barrier installation capabilities in the California market, please contact us at 1-800-513-1468 or info@demandtss.com.

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]]> While Total Security Solutions is headquartered in Fowlerville, Michigan, we have a global reach completing bullet resistant barrier installations throughout the U.S., particularly in Florida and California. In fact, Total Security Solutions has been operating in California since 1979 with offices in both northern and southern California.

us_map_CaliforniaOur California offices provide the same sales and engineering support available in our main headquarters, but are conveniently located to provide onsite assistance. Total Security Solutions employs a full-time installation crew exclusively servicing the California market. Our crew is fully trained and proficient in meeting California building and earthquake requirements.

Total Security Solutions’ full lineup of bullet resistant products, from custom bulletproof glass barriers to quick ship products such as package passers and currency trays, are available to all businesses nationally.

If you are interested in learning more about our bullet resistant barrier installation capabilities in the California market, please contact us at 1-800-513-1468 or info@demandtss.com.

Image taken from bankofamerica.com.

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