Security Grade Chain Link Fence Proves Most Effective in Deterring and Delaying Intruders
Summary
• When establishing perimeters and measuring performance in vehicular impact resistance, different fittings, fabrics and gauges of security grade chain link can be specified for different threat levels.• Security grade small mesh chain link fencing, designed to prevent toeholds and finger penetration, serves as an effective barrier to passing weapons and provides good visibility for detecting attempts at forced entry.Even though a wide variety of high to low level protection tactics and techniques can be used to defend against forced entry, the main purpose of a perimeter security system is to detect and delay anyone attempting to aggressively penetrate a facility.Security grade chain link fence can provide appropriate safety barriers capable of absorbing the impact of a vehicle or forced entry attempts.Selected installations highlighting perimeter security include Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington DC, Albion Correctional Facility in New York and Fort Knox in Kentucky.