CPTED Approach

Nov 25 th 2010

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Existing Windows… the Weakest Link

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What are Security Film Laminates?

Polyester filmPolyester film– Film = Laminate Film = Laminate – With PSA (adhesive) & linerWith PSA (adhesive) & liner– ClearClear– Energy security combinationEnergy security combination

Applied to room sideApplied to room side– Requires professional installsRequires professional installs– Perimeter security upgradePerimeter security upgrade– Like laminated glassLike laminated glass

Two technologiesTwo technologies– Basic polyester 4mil to 14milBasic polyester 4mil to 14mil– Microlayer 26 and 39 layersMicrolayer 26 and 39 layers– Depends on threatDepends on threat

Window Film LaminateCross-section

AdhesiveFlexible/Aggressive 26 – 39 layers

Polyester Film

Working Metallic Thin Coating

Glass Abrasion Resistant CoatingNo issue with ammoniabased window cleaners

Glass Types TemperedTempered

– Breaks violently (small pieces)Breaks violently (small pieces)– Safety (i.e. Patio doors)Safety (i.e. Patio doors)

LaminatedLaminated– Sandwich of PBV and glass Sandwich of PBV and glass – Mostly new constructionMostly new construction– Safety (i.e. vehicle windshields)Safety (i.e. vehicle windshields)

WiredWired– Fire rating only (dangerous)Fire rating only (dangerous)– Not securityNot security– No safety with fire ratingNo safety with fire rating

Plate or FloatPlate or Float– Annealed (i.e. most windows)Annealed (i.e. most windows)– Large sharp shards Large sharp shards

MYTHS of Security Window Film Laminates

Bullet proof/resistantBullet proof/resistant

Bomb proofBomb proof

Burglar proofBurglar proof

Prevents windows Prevents windows from breakingfrom breaking

DIYDIY

Stops anything! Stops anything!

FACTS of Security Window Film Laminates

Complements CPTED pro-active concepts:Complements CPTED pro-active concepts:

Deters crime & home invasionsDeters crime & home invasions

Complete Alarm systemsComplete Alarm systems

Target hardening (physical security)Target hardening (physical security) ReducesReduces

– Loss and investigation costs Loss and investigation costs – Risk & liabilitiesRisk & liabilities

Professionally installed only – get references!Professionally installed only – get references!

Clear option to bars/grillsClear option to bars/grills

Threat-Risk Assessment

Clear viewClear view– InvitingInviting– Maintain value Maintain value

Film BarsVs.

Obstructed view Obstructed view – UninvitingUninviting– Lowers investment Lowers investment

Hidden deterrent Hidden deterrent Visible deterrent Visible deterrent

Structural Structural damage damage

– DowntimeDowntime

Minimal damage Minimal damage – Continuity Continuity

Protects glass Protects glass – No flying shardsNo flying shards– Life safety Life safety

Unprotected Unprotected glass glass

– Shards into productShards into product– No glass safetyNo glass safety Crime solvingCrime solving

– Blood DNABlood DNA

Little evidence Little evidence – Typically none Typically none

Threat-Risk Assessment

Blast protectionBlast protection

Film BarsVs.

NoneNone

UV protection UV protection – Blocks 99% UV Blocks 99% UV

None None – UV fades propertyUV fades property

None None – Breaks glassBreaks glass

Projectile Projectile protection protection

– Small rocks, golf ballsSmall rocks, golf balls Easy fire escape Easy fire escape

– Open windowOpen window

Hampers escapeHampers escape– Not easy to exitNot easy to exit

CPTED - Crime Deterrent

Thief needsThief needs– SpeedSpeed– StealthStealth

Film “robs” themFilm “robs” them– Delay, deters, noisyDelay, deters, noisy– Sets off alarmSets off alarm– Glass break and strobeGlass break and strobe– Thief still outside building!Thief still outside building!

WindowsWindows– Easy point of entryEasy point of entry– 60% B&E through glass60% B&E through glass– Upgrade the weakest linkUpgrade the weakest link– CPTED approachCPTED approach

Pharmacy Case History

First B&EFirst B&E– Alarm system activatedAlarm system activated– Loss of drugsLoss of drugs– Damage to displaysDamage to displays– Installed CCTV camerasInstalled CCTV cameras

Second B&ESecond B&E – Repeat of aboveRepeat of above– Installed security filmInstalled security film

Third attempted B&EThird attempted B&E– Didn’t get inDidn’t get in– No loss & no interruptionNo loss & no interruption– Complemented security systemComplemented security system– On Guard 24/7On Guard 24/7

Typical Results No loss, liabilities or riskNo loss, liabilities or risk

– Insurance coverageInsurance coverage– No rate increaseNo rate increase– Held broken glass shardsHeld broken glass shards

No downtimeNo downtime– Glass intact; easy cleanupGlass intact; easy cleanup– No water damage if raining No water damage if raining – No display/product damageNo display/product damage

Evidence (some cases)Evidence (some cases)– Finger printsFinger prints– Blood sample (DNA)Blood sample (DNA)

Incident report onlyIncident report only– Property Managers pleasedProperty Managers pleased– Less paper workLess paper work

Store Front Case History

First B&EFirst B&E– Alarm system activatedAlarm system activated– Loss of cigarettes, etc. Loss of cigarettes, etc. – Damage to displaysDamage to displays– Installed security film Installed security film

Second attempted Second attempted B&EB&E

– Attempt on New Years day Attempt on New Years day – Didn’t get in; no lossDidn’t get in; no loss– Complemented alarm systemComplemented alarm system– Did not change out for 3 Did not change out for 3 weeks!… no issue with coldweeks!… no issue with cold

On Guard 24/7On Guard 24/7– Immune to power outagesImmune to power outages

Store Front Case History

G20 – Toronto

Typical Installations

Security Peace

of Mind

Health & Safety

SafetySafety– Accidental breakageAccidental breakage– Protect staff near windows Protect staff near windows – Applies to all filmsApplies to all films

RiskRisk– Public liabilitiesPublic liabilities– Keep insurance coverage Keep insurance coverage

UVUV– Blocks 99% UVBlocks 99% UV– Reduce fading of furnishingsReduce fading of furnishings– Skin Cancer FoundationSkin Cancer Foundation

Energy & comfortEnergy & comfort

Not Using Film can Leave Quite an Impression…

Nothing PreventsFading

Skin Cancer FoundationRecommended

Blast

Blast Mitigation

GlassGlass– Weakest linkWeakest link– Used as weaponUsed as weapon– Up to 1,000 ft per second Up to 1,000 ft per second

Target hardeningTarget hardening– Government, Consulates, banksGovernment, Consulates, banks– Collateral damage & nearby bldgsCollateral damage & nearby bldgs

Accidental blastAccidental blast– Chemical plantsChemical plants– Refineries Refineries

GSA – Blast Test

Security Film in Action (GSA Standard)

Blast – No Film Blast – with Film

Blast testing above = 9 psi.

Hurricane Andrew = 1 psi

Attachment ObjectivesObjectives

– Contain shards (protect people)Contain shards (protect people)– Reduce risk & liabilitiesReduce risk & liabilities– Strengthen weakest linkStrengthen weakest link

– Tempered glassTempered glass OptionsOptions

– Daylite (no attachment)Daylite (no attachment)– Mechanical (screws & metal)Mechanical (screws & metal)– Wet glaze (most popular)Wet glaze (most popular)

ElasticityElasticity– Absorb energyAbsorb energy– Create flexible membraneCreate flexible membrane– Reduce stress on framesReduce stress on frames

GSA – Blast Test

Elasticity is critical to absorb energy

National Gallery of Canada Case History

• Blast mitigationBlast mitigation• SafetySafety• Crystal clear protectionCrystal clear protection

Vehicles – First (& 2nd) Strike Protection

Selecting Film/Contractor

Brand nameBrand name WarrantyWarranty Tech supportTech support ReputationReputation Years in businessYears in business ReferencesReferences History of projects History of projects

Due diligence

CPTED SUMMARYUpgrade Existing Glass

CrimeCrime Home invasionsHome invasions Risk & liabilitiesRisk & liabilities Less downtimeLess downtime Blast Blast Life Safety Life Safety Complements CPTEDComplements CPTED Fix the Weakest Link…Fix the Weakest Link…

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