But they tested these designs off of input from the border patrol union. And they don’t really work that well. The 18’ ones hardly at all.
“they tested these designs off of input from the border patrol union. And they don’t really work that well. The 18 foot; ones hardly at all.”
The requirements for the barrier come from the Border Patrol, rather than the Union. They are objective functional requirements. Separate testers were used, as we do for military acquisitions (as required in Federal Acquisition Regulations). Because of the politics everyone knows that each step will be scrutinized by the press, looking to find any fault.
18 foot bollards can be free climbed (i.e. without equipment) by fit young men - but they are really tough against digging under or breaching through. With anti-climb plate, you really need ladders or ropes to get over it (or a human ladder of two other guys), unless a joint was improperly left wide when installed.
The can stop a truck from ramming an opening, and withstand several sticks of dynamite. They do effectively stop women and kids from climbing.