03/27/2024
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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office hosted a vendor demonstration Tuesday, January 10, to educate County administrators and the school superintendent’s office about the possibility of enhancing county and school building security by making the windows and doors of our buildings less permeable to intrusion.

“Sheriff Jim McVicker and his staff are always trying to find more affordable means to provide enhanced security and infrastructure improvements. Something as simple as a polymer window coating can significantly deter and resist intrusion to better protect our school children and our county/town employees in our county,” said Sgt. Gary Turlington.

The demonstration consisted of a classroom presentation and a practical demonstration on an actual door like the ones in our schools, businesses, and county/town offices, according to Turlington.

“Actually seeing this type of technology first hand far exceeds the impression and experience gained by simply watching a video,” said Turlington.  After multiple swings with a baseball bat into the door, no one was able to kick the window in or gain entry.

“As an educator for first responders in Bladen County and abroad, I can say that the proof is in these photos. It works as designed,” said Turlington.

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