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Police present vehicle-barrier and drone options for event security; committee urged to consider CIP request
Summary
Deputy Chief Baten outlined mobile vehicle-barrier systems, drone upgrades and tethered-drone options as measures to improve safety at parades and outdoor events. Costs and phased purchasing were discussed; staff may bring a CIP request.
Deputy Chief Baten presented the committee with options to reduce vehicle-borne threats at large public events, including three mobile vehicle-barrier systems, drone upgrades and tethered drone platforms.
Baten said the options examined include the Meridian Archer (heavy, reusable mobile bollards), the Pentagon F18 (ARX) and the Mifram MVB 3X, citing differences in unit weight, deployment time, coverage and replacement cost after an impact. He provided approximate vendor figures: the Archer kit example was roughly…
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