{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"064 - Hardening the Perimeter: Expert Insights","description":"In this episode, we sit down with Brent Terry, one of the most trusted experts in vehicle barriers, perimeter protection, and critical-infrastructure security. Through his work with Security Solutions International, LLC, Titan Gate & Fence Company, and Nashville Commercial Fence, Brent has secured everything from storefronts and stadiums to embassies, military bases, and international facilities. We break down the real differences between hydraulic bollards and wedge barriers, what makes certain systems lethal, how barrier ratings actually work, and why organizations, from major venues to high-risk military installations, turn to Brent for protection. Brent shares stories from Quantico, King\u2019s Bay Submarine Base, projects in Barbados and Madagascar, and the practical realities behind securing busy areas like Broadway in Nashville. A must-listen for anyone interested in physical security and high-risk infrastructure.   2:40 \u2014 Brent\u2019s background and his companies: Security Solutions International, LLC; Titan Gate & Fence Company; and Nashville Commercial Fence. 5:05 \u2014 What hydraulic bollards are and how they protect storefronts and buildings. 7:05 \u2014 Explanation of wedge barriers: steel plates mounted in asphalt that rise to a 45-degree angle 7:45 \u2014 Why military bases and other facilities choose non-lethal wedge barriers to reduce liability. 8:40 \u2014 Understanding barrier ratings and how speed factors into performance. 9:55 \u2014 The types of organizations that hire Brent most often. 10:20 \u2014 Adam McIntyre, Director of Training at Defend Systems, shares how the military protects bases and embassies. 20:45 \u2014 Discussion about Broadway in Nashville and what Brent recommends for events 22:08 \u2014 The January 1 New Orleans incident and what protective measures could have been in place. 23:50 \u2014 The cost comparison conversation and the question, \u201cWhat\u2019s a life worth?\u201d 26:20 \u2014 Brent\u2019s biggest project: Quantico, a year-long installation with extensive fencing. 26:58 \u2014 Brent\u2019s most interesting project: King\u2019s Bay submarine base, with three layers of fencing and unique requirements. 28:56 \u2014 International project in Barbados securing a prison 30:40 \u2014 Brent\u2019s reputation as a trusted expert in the field and his contact information: brentterry830@gmail.com ","author_name":"Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/tipstacticstools.libsyn.com\/website","html":"