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Safe and Sound: Security Talk with Bill Barna of Bolo Stick
Sunday Esposito welcomes Bolo Stick founder Bill Barna to Safe and Sound Security Talk to discuss door barricade innovation, school safety, and the mission behind the company.
Read MoreThe Future of School Safety: Merging Artificial Intelligence With Robust Lockdown Protocols
The future of school safety lies in integrating artificial intelligence with effective lockdown protocols. AI improves real-time threat detection, predictive analytics, and automated emergency response.
Read MoreThe Role of Lockdown Procedures in Enhancing School Safety
Lockdown procedures are crucial for enhancing school safety by protecting students and staff from internal threats like active shooters, intruders, and violent incidents.
Read MoreLakewood City Schools Adds Steel Line of Defense
Lakewood City Schools has implemented a new line of defense against intruders after receiving a million-dollar safety grant. The Bolo Stick adds a proven physical barrier to every classroom.
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Door Barricade?
The Bolo Stick door barricade is suitable for both wood and metal doors, providing extreme pressure resistance to prevent unwanted entry and obstruction to potential attackers.
Read MoreSchool Lockdown Devices: Are They Effective?
When you hear about an active shooter situation in a school, it can be incredibly frightening. Examining the evidence behind door barricade devices and their role in school safety.
Read MoreActive Shooter Door Barricade
This article explores how active shooter door barricades work, why they are important, and what steps can be taken to ensure their effectiveness in an emergency.
Read MoreFAQs About Active Shooter Door Barricade Devices
The installation of active shooter door barricade devices can provide a much-needed layer of security and protection in the event of an emergency situation.
Read MoreBenefits of Active Shooter Door Locking Devices
By providing an effective solution to rapidly secure locations in the event of an emergency, these systems provide peace of mind to those who are vulnerable during unpredictable situations.
Read MoreChurches Need To Increase Security Layers
The House of Worship should be a safe haven for worshippers to gather, but in recent days it has become a target for violence. Layered security including door barricades protects congregations.
Read MoreCosmetic Approaches To Home Security Can Be Ugly In The End
You turn the lock on the door, engage the deadbolt, and head off to work. Your home is locked up and secure. But is it? Why a secondary barricade is essential for real home protection.
Read MoreHow Much Is Your Child Worth?
We all know that raising a child today is expensive. A report issued by the Department of Agriculture states that for a middle-income family to raise a child born in 2015 through age 17, the cost is staggering.
Read MoreInterview With Bolo Stick Inventor Bill Barna
Bill Barna shares his 32-year law enforcement background and how it led to creating the Bolo Stick as a safe, affordable, and strong alternative to safeguard communities.
Read MoreSchools Need Hardening Of Security Due To Active Shooter Incidents
As if school districts weren't already trying to do more with less, along comes an unseen enemy that paralyzed the already laboring system. The pandemic added new challenges to school security.
Read MoreAmerica's Conscience Was Awakened After Columbine High School Tragedy
There probably isn't a single person that hasn't heard of the tragic loss of life at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. America's conscience was awakened to the harsh new reality.
Read MoreIt's Not Raining, It's Pouring!
School districts have always prepared for the inevitable rainy day as the economy continued its rollercoaster ride. Budget shortfalls and unexpected repairs have driven administrators to prioritize.
Read MoreBullying - It's Just Part Of Being A Kid, Or Is It?
It's no secret that navigating the adolescent years of school can be a rough time for some. Monumental stressors of clothing inequalities, body image, and group demographics serve as catalysts.
Read MoreBack To School Safety And Security
There will be an estimated 51 million kids returning to school in the United States just after the Labor Day weekend. How districts are prioritizing physical security alongside education.
Read MoreLocks Just Keep The Honest People Honest
Safety comes in many shapes and sizes and is directly proportionate to an individual's level of understanding. We are living in a world where violence levels increase daily.
Read MoreShould Teachers Be Armed In Our Schools?
A teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences, or values. This person must also possess core characteristics such as being kind and compassionate. Should they carry weapons?
Read MoreShould Schools Run Active Shooter Drills?
We live in a period of time where violence has become the social norm. Examining whether active shooter drills help or harm students and staff.
Read MoreLearn How A Bag Of Potatoes Can Defeat Your Deadbolt Lock
Many of us are subject to the nighttime routine of closing the windows and locking the doors. We rest comfortably knowing our doors are locked. But are they really secure?
Read MoreWays To Combat The Active Shooter Threat
In the 1950s school children were instructed to Duck and Cover in the event of a nuclear explosion. Today we face a different threat. What are the modern strategies to combat active shooters?
Read MoreSchool, Church, And Workplace Safety: Dress In Layers
As the thermometer starts to dip, we're reminded to dress in layers. The same principle applies to security — layered protection is the most effective approach.
Read MoreSigns Of Violence Within The Schools And Workplaces
We are bombarded by signs that dictate a course of preferred behaviors throughout our daily lives. But the signs of potential violence are often missed until it's too late.
Read MoreMaybe, Just Maybe, It Was Time For A Time Out
The fast-paced American society had each of us doing more with less, traveling more, and being immersed in highly populated environments. The pursuit of the larger picture sometimes blinds us.
Read MoreLeave Your Mark With Coldwell Banker EvenBay Real Estate
EvenBay Real Estate features Bolo Stick in their 'Leave Your Mark' segment, discussing tools, technologies, and resources for real estate professionals and home security.
Read MoreActive Shooters Lockdown Strategies
We have all been made aware of things that are inherently dangerous to us. Usually, the threat is vague and innocuous so we pay it little attention. It is easier to dismiss than to address.
Read MoreMake Hay While The Sun Shines
On March 12, 2020, the 2019-20 school year was dealt its first delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption provided a small window to address school security improvements.
Read MoreAre We Hardening Soft-Target Areas Or Just Not Occupying Them Anymore?
It would be great to believe that we have finally got a handle securing soft-target locations from critical incidents such as Active Shooters. But maybe there is more to the story.
Read MorePreventing Stress During Active Shooter Security Incidents
Laws regarding rapid dismissals and safety drills have every school administrator wondering why there have to be so many disruptions to the educational process.
Read MoreReady to Secure Your Space?
The Bolo Stick is the most affordable, easiest-to-use door barricade on the market.