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44 • october 2017 • world fence news "We feel that this is too bad since terrorists typically won't go where they know barricades are deployed, reducing security risks dramatically. Having just installed MP5000's at yet another major football power, we decided to check how many top 10 schools we were protecting." At these colleges, the portable barriers are primarily used when temporary vehicle access is required. Parking for the football game, a grand opening for a new facility and open houses are temporary events needing only a temporary solution. The barriers can be deployed quickly and effectively, even in places where it's impossible to excavate for a permanent foundation. The totally self-contained barri- ers tow into position to control vehicle access within 15 minutes. No excava- tion or sub-surface preparation is re- quired. Once positioned, the mobile bar- ricades unpack themselves by using hydraulics to raise and lower the bar- riers off their wheels. DC-powered pumps will then raise the barrier to keep vehicles out or lower the barrier to let vehicles through. "From a purchasing standpoint, it can be easier to buy portable bar- riers than permanent barriers," add- ed Hamm. "The latter are oftentimes placed into an organization's real assets budget because they are per- manently installed into the ground, becoming part of the property. Such budgets can often create complex pur- chasing scenarios for law enforcement or public safety departments. "However, purchasing portable barriers is no different than buying protective vests for personnel or new sets of wrenches for the maintenance department," he said. For one time uses, a lease plan has been created where organizations can simply lease the portable barriers, use them, pack them up and return them. "Delta always keeps an invento- ry for purchase and quick delivery at their manufacturing facility in Palm- dale, Calif.," Hamm said. "That's because, in many cases, they are needed for events that come up quickly, such as politician or celeb- rity visits and other unexpected inci- dents." For more information, visit the web site www.deltascientific.com. Six top 10 football schools use Delta portable barriers to block vehicle attacks continued from page 42 SPREAD THE (WORLD FENCE) NEWS! Tell your friends, employees and business associates that they can view The Fencer's Almanac in a fully interactive format online. And there is no charge! The monthly issue is also posted online every month. Be sure to sign up for an e-mail alert when each issue is posted! Visit www.worldfencenews.com and register at the bottom of the page! You will still receive your regular printed copy in the mail, of course. S S E E C C U U R R I I T T Y Y F F E E N N C C I I N N G G INFORMATION RESOURCE WORLDFENCENEWS.COM