PSISeptember2017

PERIMETER SECURITY
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restaurants or museums, measures should be
put in place to prevent unauthorised vehicle
access and protect pedestrian areas. One
effective way to restrict access to unwanted
visitors and also secure the perimeter of these
areas is to install security barriers and bollards
– these can either be automatic (so they rise
from the ground and are hidden when not in
use), fixed or removable ‘lift out’ depending on
the building’s perimeter design and
requirements. These types of security bollards
are available in a variety of security ratings,
shapes, sizes and finishes, meaning there will
be a design to suit the style of the location so it
isn’t seen as an eyesore. And if security
measures are retrofitted around the existing
infrastructure, solutions can be installed quickly
and efficiently to minimise any disruption.
In areas where foundation depth is limited,
perhaps if there is an underground train or tube
station below, there are high security, static
bollards available that have a unique shallow
base. These solutions not only minimise
excavation disruption, but also lower the cost
and time needed for installation. Shallow
foundation bases often come in a variety of
different shapes, meaning they can be installed
to fit around the existing street scene, can be
installed around corners and on top of services,
avoiding relocation costs.
Bollards and barriers don’t just protect
against terrorist incidents, they can also be
used to segregate pedestrian walkways from
vehicle zones to prevent accidental impacts.
Whether the building requires these products
for pedestrian protection, separating an area or
protecting its entrance, bollards offer the
highest levels of security whilst maintaining an
area that can still be accessed by pedestrians.
Securing the perimeter of buildings and
public areas in our towns and cities must be of
the highest importance, especially with the
increased threat that these areas are now being
subjected to. Security professionals must
ensure they are selecting the most appropriate,
high quality solutions to make sure the security
is as robust as it can be - but the ‘fortress’
mentality must be avoided so we can protect our
culture and way of life.
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