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Delta Scientific, the pioneering manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced that on Monday, April 1st, a DSC501 High-Security Barricade stopped an unauthorised vehicle from entering an FBI field facility in Atlanta, Georgia. According to officials, the orange Buick Encore tried to follow an FBI employee’s car into the facility before being stopped by the Delta DSC501 barrier. The driver was then apprehended by special agents who were in the immediat...
The Nation’s Seaports and Airports throughput thousands of people and billions of dollars worth of materials every day. These ports comprise of massive plots of land located amongst densely populated communities. Seaports can see throughput of more than a thousand trucks on any given day, while airports need to accommodate often erratic traffic consisting of support vehicles, fire trucks and heavy equipment. Securing these facilities requires a varied combination of crash rated barriers....
As the need for counter terrorist devices grew, Delta Scientific Corporation (Delta Scientific) answered the call and began building and crash testing barriers that would stop an attacking vehicle, allowing no infiltration to the premises. Over the years, Delta Scientific has designed, patented and crash tested numerous barriers, to meet the needs of specific government agencies and facilities. Collaboration with US agencies Over the last few decades, Delta Scientific has worked with many bran...
From airports to embassies, from warehouses to depots, Delta crash-rated gates stop unauthorised pedestrians and vehicles from entering places that they don't belong. Some models operate without contact with the ground across the opening, one is a manually operated swing gate and others operate with rack and pinion drives across V-groove wheel ground tracks while incorporating IR safety beam and safety edges. Swing versions are also available. The clear openings range from 12 to 30 feet (3,657...
The DSC550 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the foremost edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier like the previous standard. This can provide a difference of (1.52 m.) and makes the negative penetration level even more impressive. Design and features The DSC550 open frame barrier features a shallow foundation of only 24 inches (61 cm). The open-frame design additionally provides a unique counter-balance design with no spring...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut., has installed a Delta Scientific HD300EM shallow mount wedge barricade system at the home of the ‘Flying Yankees,’ the 103rd Airlift Wing, the third-oldest Air National Guard unit in the country. Installed by American Barrier and Controls LLC, Foxboro, Massachusetts, the ‘Stop...
Delta Scientific, the prominent manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, on Monday, October 7, at approximately 7 am, a Delta MP5000 portable barrier stopped a stolen Dodge Ram pick-up truck at an entrance gate of the Naval Air Station - Corpus Christi. The stolen car was chased by the local police onto the base. The barrier then impacted the rear of the vehicle, disabling it. Simultaneously, the Air Station announc...
Delta Scientific, globally renowned manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that its innovative DSC1000 portable barrier and TB100 portable bollard systems were rented from Australian-based Knight Brothers to help protect the 85,000 entrants in the world's largest run on 11 August. Both a fun run and a competitive contest, the City2Surf Run covers a 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) course that begins in Sydney's Central Bus...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that the Orange County Fair (Costa Mesa, Calif.) is deploying two Delta Scientific MP5000 portable barriers to protect 1.4 million guests over the event’s 23 day run. In addition, the fair organisation also makes the barriers available to a 65,000 attendee pet fair, 45,000 guest tattoo fair and 200 other yearly events that are hosted by the fairgrounds an...
Delta Scientific, global manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, on February 14, a Delta MP5000 portable barrier stopped a stolen Ford Edge crossover SUV at the North Gate of the Naval Air Station - Corpus Christi. The trespasser had driven across the base to escape but crashed into the Delta unit and erupted into flames. The driver was shot and killed. Delta MP5000 portable barrier Delta's totally self-cont...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that the longest operating and only remaining studio in Hollywood has implemented Delta Scientific's bollards and beam barricades to keep visitors and staff free from harm of terrorists and errant drivers. The 100 year-old facility features 30 stages throughout Paramount Studios' 65-acre complex. Perimeter Security Group installed the high security equipment a...
Delta Scientific, manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that Delta's innovative MP5000 portable barrier systems were selected to protect people attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games held from 4-15 April on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, included 4,400 athletes from 70 Commonwealth nations throughout the world, competing in 19 championship sports. It was the largest sporting event in...
Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that it has partnered with Knight Brothers Pty Ltd, based out of Sydney, Australia, to provide security professionals and public space operators with crash-rated vehicle mitigation solutions that protect people and facilities. Knight Brothers recently also secured a contract for a major upcoming event in Australia, to be held in spring, that will feature eleven D...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that leading universities, including six of the Associated Press (AP) top-10 rated pre-season football schools, are staying one step ahead of terrorists and errant drivers on their campuses by identifying vulnerable areas and securing them within minutes with Delta MP5000 temporary, portable barriers. These mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K...
Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that a YouTube video from Bay Area TV station KBCW demonstrates how Delta's portable vehicle barriers protected last weekend's Fremont Street Festival which had an attendance projected at up to 300,000 people. The 2 1/2 minute video demonstrates how the barriers work, provides a background of why they are needed by showing the tragedies at London and Nice wh...
Farpointe Data, the access control industry's OEM for RFID solutions, announces that Secure Our City, Inc., an electronic security technology and low voltage design firm based in Ashland, Mass., was able to solve the problems that a parking garage used by a leading healthcare organisation was having with standard 125-kHz proximity readers and credentials. By creating a new security system featuring cameras, access control and the Farpointe Ranger long range reading system, Secure Our City was ab...
Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, reacting to tragedies in London and Berlin, among others, where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, the Fremont City Council plans to heighten protection for its citizens. Twelve Delta portable vehicle barricades will be available to protect citizens from errant drivers and vehicles driven by terrorists at events such as the...
Vehicle attack is a harsh reality in our modern society and large public gatherings, such as sports events, are considered to be potential terrorist targets. A baseball stadium, its fans and the American pastime are all at risk. In fact, way back in March 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified a dozen possible strikes it viewed most devastating, including a truck bombing of a sports arena. In creating new stadiums or refurbishing present sites, sports organisations are making...
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Recent vehicle tragedy at Mardi Gras emphasizes need for pedestrian protection at large events Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that, reacting to tragedies in Nice, France and Berlin among others where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, Delta's temporary vehicle barriers were erected in New Orleans' French Quarter to restrict vehicle access t...
At present, the United States Border Patrol operates 71 traffic checkpoints, including 33 permanent sites along the border Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that not only is it developing new products to take on the increased protection of vehicle checkpoints between the United States and Mexico as part of the Trump Administration's plan to better secure the border but it is...
The totally self-contained Delta MP5000's tow into position to control vehicle access within 15 minutes Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that 20 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers have been ordered by the Secret Service to protect participants and observers from the new preferred method of international terrorists, using vehicles as a weapon. Provided throug...
Last September, Delta mobile barriers protected the Pope on his visit to the United States Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that 21 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers will be used by the Secret Service at the upcoming Republican Convention running July 18-21 in Cleveland. The certified crash vehicles will protect attendees from terrorist vehicle attacks...
Delta Scientific, manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that Delta Scientific mobile and fixed certified crash barriers are providing day to day security, protecting people and property in prominent facilities around the world. That includes 160 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus countries as well as those of the United Kingdom and other nations. In the United States alone, Delta secures over 110 Federal bui...
Over 1,000 of the MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers are being utilised throughout the world Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that 18 Delta Scientific 12- and 16-foot (3.7 - 4.9 meter) MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers helped police and security personnel protect Pope Francis from vehicle bomb attack and errant drivers as he travel...
These decorative bollards can stop 15,000 pound (6,800 kg) vehicle at 30 mph (50 kph) Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Windsor Castle, home of the English and British monarchy since the time of Henry I (1110) and the longest occupied palace in Europe, is being protected from terrorist vehicle attacks with Delta's DSC800 decorative bollards. Virtually u...
Bullet-resistant booths can be specified as Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, with 4 providing the highest level of resistance Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that no bullets penetrated a Delta bullet-proof guard booth in a downtown Austin shooting. Early in the morning of November 28 (2014), a gunman started shooting up the recently opened federal courthouse, the Mexica...
Before 9-11, perimeter security was used to provide an extra barrier of protection for an airport and its people typically from hijackers and vandals. Although that is still true today, there is now an added threat. In our present environment, we cannot afford to let a terrorist or deranged attacker get near our airport facilities, people or passengers. In all too many cases, getting near is all they have to do. Though every effort is made to ensure the safety of air travellers, what is being d...
In 1998, at the U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, a crash-rated, moveable barricade prevented the attacker’s vehicle from entering the rear compound of the building and, thus, reduced the loss of lives and damage to the facility. Unfortunately, they were not used at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya when it was bombed the same day. However, by September of that year, 14 barriers, including moving wedge barricades and crash rated bollards, were shipped to these two embassies. At t...
Penn State University uses seven of Delta's barriers for home football games and special events for vehicle control and protection Keeping pedestrians safe, protecting structures from accidental or intentional automobile crashes, and force protection (keeping employees and visitors from harm) have always been campus safety concerns. A wide variety of campuses find peace of mind through the use of barriers, barricades and bollards for vehicle-based physical access control a...
The DSC800 can be a hydraulic, pneumatic, manual operation or fixed post bollard With its historic cultural value, and abundant foot and vehicle traffic, security measures are paramount at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., where the former president is buried. Both decorative Delta DSC800 and TT210 bollard systems and a perimeter cabling systems are used to protect pedestrians, the library and museum grounds. The bollards protect the...
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Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved an M30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 51 feet, making this an industry pioneer. The MP100 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-23 standard which measures the penetration level from the pioneering edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. Foldable design The MP100 port...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved a PU30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 29 ft, making this an industry pioneer. The MP100 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the leading edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. MP100 portable barrier system The M...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. DSC8000 The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard, which measures the penetration level from the edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. This can provide a difference of up to five additional feet (1.52...
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