Archive for December, 2008
Free Tickets: Join Pro-Vigil at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
It’s the biggest and best so of course we’ll be there… The IBS “is the largest annual light construction show in the world—over a million-and-a-half square feet of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled.”
Join us January 20-23, 2009 for the annual International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV… As vendors we have a limited number of free exhibit hall passes which you can request through the IBS page >>
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Video: When the Security Fence Fails…
Intruders lift the fence to let one of their “gang” roll underneath. Our surveillance team blares the sirens at 00:18 seconds. You can see the results below.
Security fencing is a powerful first line of defense. Unfortunately security fences can be more of a psychological barrier than a good physical barrier. If you’re concerned about your fence read How Secure is Your Construction Security Fence? 11 Questions to Ask >>
And be sure to CLICK HERE to contact us about protecting your business with Pro-Vigil >>
Video: We Run Off Unwanted Thanksgiving “Guest”
This unwanted Thanksgiving visitor came nosing around a jobsite while the work crew was at home enjoying family time. We sent him packing with a blast from the siren and strobes.
If you’re an existing Pro-Vigil customer we highly recommend that you increase your holiday coverage.
Sign up for additional holiday monitoring by contacting your sales rep or CLICK HERE fill out a request form >>
Equipment Yard Security: 10 Tactics that Stop Equipment Yard Theft
From the thief’s perspective an equipment yard presents a larger potential haul than a construction site. Plus, if they get insider help, your yard can be safer and easier to hit. Equipment will be your biggest concern, along with materials if you use your equipment yard for staging. It’s likely that you’ll see quite a few of your equipment maintenance tools grow legs too.
Since your equipment yard is a permanent set up – as opposed to most construction sites – you can really get a crime fighting advantage by “layering” some of the security tactics listed below.
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The Electrical Substation Security Guide: Securing Grid Reliability
The security of your organization’s electrical substations determines the reliability of the electrical grid in your city, county and state. The ever increasing attacks on electrical substations by thieves and the ongoing threat of terrorist and saboteur attack makes continual reevaluation of substation security programs a necessity.
This article first identifies the type and frequency of security threats facing critical electric substations, then outlines a layered approach to power substation security. It closes with a listing of the most effective security measures.
For more information on our substation security services please contact us today >>
>> Frequency and Type of Power Substation Security Threats
In 2002 Cigre conducted an international study of power substation security. Out of their 40 respondents 35 reported that they had at least one unauthorized intrusion annually. 11 of their respondents reported that their power substations had 11 or more intrusions annually. 10% of the overall respondents reported 20 or more intrusions.
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