What Role Can Riot Glass Play in Government Security?

Government buildings face a unique set of challenges when it comes to security. Often serving as the backbone of public administration and housing critical operations and sensitive information, maintaining the security of government facilities is essential to maintaining public safety and trust.

Riot Glass offers cost-effective security glazing solutions for hardening government buildings against a range of threats, including forced entry, active threats, rioting and looting, and more, while taking into account the special needs of these types of facilities.

Why Government Security Is Crucial

Due to their high profile, public visibility, and critical importance, government buildings are prime targets for various types of threats.

Key threats to the security of government facilities include:

• Forced Entry: Unsecured entry points are vulnerable to forced entry, compromising government security and the safety of building occupants.
• Burglary and Theft: Government buildings hold valuable equipment and information, making them prime targets for burglary and theft.
• Vandalism: Even low-level crimes can disrupt operations and incur significant repair costs.
• Active Threats: Targeted attacks can put the lives of government employees and building visitors at risk.
• Riots and Looting: Civil unrest can lead to rioting and looting, with government facilities often at the epicenter of such chaos.
• Storms and Natural Disasters: Natural events can damage government buildings, potentially disrupting operations and putting sensitive data at risk.

Protecting government properties against these numerous threats requires proactive measures and a multi-layered approach to security. 

One of the most effective strategies that reinforces government security against a full range of threats is retrofitting vulnerable windows and doors with advanced security glazing systems like Riot Glass.

Riot Glass Is a Trusted Ally in Government Security

Riot Glass glazing solutions are designed to provide an unmatched level of protection against forced entry, property damage, and even ballistic attacks. They represent a major upgrade to the physical security of government buildings that addresses vulnerabilities without disrupting the functionality or aesthetics of these critical facilities.

Forced Entry Mitigation

Riot Glass provides forced entry-resistant security glazing systems that make breaching vulnerable windows and doors significantly more difficult. These solutions are engineered to resist impacts from common tools like crowbars, sledgehammers, and battering rams, and can even withstand bullets.

Forced-entry resistant Riot Glass provides government facilities with valuable time in the event of an attempted break-in, allowing law enforcement or on-site security teams to respond while preventing unauthorized access and mitigating potential harm to sensitive information or personnel inside.

Burglary and Theft Prevention

Riot Glass creates a powerful deterrent to burglary by making unauthorized access through windows or glass doors virtually impossible. Such security glazing upgrades provide peace of mind that sensitive materials and assets are safeguarded against theft.

Protection from Vandalism

Vandalism, from graffiti to broken windows, not only damages the appearance of government buildings but can also disrupt operations and harm public perception. 

Riot Glass systems are impact-resistant, preventing windows and glass doors from shattering upon impact, and can be combined with graffiti-resistant coatings. This ensures that government properties remain intact and presentable even after attempts at vandalism.

Active Threat Preparedness

Active threats are a growing concern for government facilities, and ballistic-grade glazing systems from Riot Glass can make a critical difference in these scenarios. 

Riot Glass’s bullet-resistant glazing options can withstand gunfire, creating a barrier that protects occupants and prevents an assailant from gaining access to the building.

By upgrading to ballistic-grade glazing, government buildings can offer a higher level of safety to employees and visitors alike during a worst-case scenario. This proactive measure supports the broader mission of active threat preparedness and aligns with public expectations of government security.

Riot and Looting Protection

During periods of civil unrest, rioters often target government buildings as a focal point for destruction or theft. Riot Glass systems are specifically designed to withstand these high-impact, chaotic events. The advanced glazing solutions resist shattering and breaking, preventing rioters from gaining entry or causing interior damage. 

With Riot Glass installed, government buildings can remain secure and operational even in the face of large-scale disturbances, reducing downtime and repair costs.

Storm and Natural Disaster Resistance

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes or severe storms, can also threaten government buildings. 

Riot Glass provides glazing systems that offer storm resistance, preventing windows from shattering under high winds or flying debris. This helps maintain the building’s structural integrity and ensures continuity of operations during extreme weather events.

Customizable Security Solutions for Government Buildings

At Riot Glass, we understand that no two government facilities have the exact same security requirements. That’s why our solutions are all highly customizable, allowing each building to implement the appropriate level of protection according to its unique needs.

Options for fortifying windows and doors in government buildings range from basic containment-grade (forced-entry resistant) systems to high-grade ballistic protection (forced entry and bullet resistant). 

Note that even our non-ballistic solutions can get penetrated by bullets without shattering or significantly diminishing in strength, ensuring they remain a barrier to forced entry even during ballistic attacks.

Additionally, many Riot Glass systems can be retrofitted seamlessly onto existing windows and doors, avoiding the need for costly replacements or prolonged installation timelines. This non-invasive installation process ensures minimal disruptions to daily operations while providing maximum government security.

We even offer compression-fits security framing that can be used to retrofit Riot Glass in historic buildings without drilling into or otherwise damaging the surrounding structure, ideal for hardening historic government buildings like courthouses without compromising their heritage architecture.

Strengthening Government Security with Riot Glass

Government buildings play a critical role in the day-to-day functioning of society, and their security is not something to be taken lightly.

From protecting against forced entry and theft to preparing for active threats and natural disasters, Riot Glass offers the comprehensive solutions government facilities need to stay secure and ensure the safety of their personnel and visitors.

To learn more about our government security glazing solutions, contact Riot Glass today!