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partmentalize transit spaces , such as hallways , stairwells , much in the same way as ships have bulkheads that compartmentalize the interiors of the ship in case of fire or flooding . We could do the same with these transit spaces and make it so that once a “ bad guy ” is in this space we can seal him or her off so that there is no freedom of movement .
By restricting the freedom of movement haven ’ t we in essence prevented the threat from causing more victims ? Obviously , some technical expertise is needed and every building or inhabited space would need to be analyzed on its own merit and would probably require a different and specific solution , but the same basic principle would exist throughout .
We would also need to provide additional protection to the interior walls so that the perpetrator couldn ’ t “ mouse-hole ” his way out of the space . In other words , limit the ability to shoot thru the drywall and go into another room . We would need to figure out what ’ s the best way to do that in any given situation .
There are ballistic resistant wall materials already on the market , which we could and should use to isolate the “ rat ”.
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Antiterrorism Strategies
Admittedly , there is probably a higher likelihood of being involved in a fire or natural disaster than there is a terrorist act . And again , admittedly , a higher likelihood of being involved in an active shooter incident than there is a vehicle bombing event or other form of terrorist act ; i . e ., kidnapping , arson , etc .
However , just because it ’ s not a frequent event it doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t plan for it so that when it does come the effects are not as catastrophic as they would otherwise have been .
With the event in Paris last November we saw that hundreds of casualties can result from an active shooter event , especially if there are multiple murderers . On the other hand , a single vehicle borne improvised explosive device or backpack bomb could cause just as many casualties if not more .
Some security and engineering experts within the DOD recognize that when it comes to terrorist acts , vehicle bombings cause the highest number of casualties , per perpetrator victim ratio ; therefore , they ’ ve developed a set of standards that limit the introduction of bombs into or near inhabited spaces . An array of applications for ballistic resistant materials used to protect occupants against the active shooter threat . Courtesy of Amulet ® Ballistics Technologies
( Hear from the Author directly , and how Haines Security is expanding to offer their Security Engineering & Building Design Expertise across the globe . Courtesy of BWBusinessworld and YouTube )
To tear down all buildings and start from scratch would be too cost-prohibitive , so why don ’ t we set guidelines that all new construction after a
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