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The Balancing Act: How Soft Targets Can Attract Guests While Discouraging Attacks

Those tasked with managing and protecting soft targets are often in a tough position—searching for balance between attracting members of the public and ensuring that among those seeking leisure or recreation there is not someone intent on causing harm or death.

Safeguarding Life and Property: The Dangers of Exit Device and Fire Door Modifications

Fire-rated doors are the unsung heroes of preventing damage from a fire. But when people modify these doors without understanding their purpose or construction, the consequences can be deadly.

Crash Ratings 101: The Cornerstone of Effective High Security Vehicle Barrier Systems

Crash ratings serve as a standardized measure to assess and communicate the efficacy of various vehicle barrier products.

Fast Facts: What is a Soft Target?

Soft targets usually aim to attract crowds and encourage access. Assailants take advantage of that open invitation.

Active Assailants Increasingly Seek Open Spaces, FBI Data Finds

Since 2016, active shooter incident data has trended upwards, as the number of events involving an active shooter in 2020 increased by 100 percent from 2016—an increase that continues today.