Bulletproof glass saves store clerk from being shot in attempted robbery at Atlanta Food Mart
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WSB ^
| May 19, 2023
TLANTA — Investigators are asking for your help to identify a robbery suspect. The
Atlanta Police Department released photos of the suspect in question. Police said on Wednesday around 8:40 p.m., a black man wearing a black mask, black hoodie, dark gray jeans, and black and gray New Balance shoes entered the Food Mart at 8 Cleveland Ave. SE and attempted to rob the store. During the attempted robbery, the suspect shot at the store clerk, but the bulletproof glass stopped the round, and the suspect ran from the store. Police said anyone with information can submit a tip anonymously...
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As Chicago Crime Wave Soars, Police Advise Business Owners to Install Bulletproof Glass
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Red State ^
| 05/06/2023 | Mike Miller
Does the above headline read like a satire piece from The Babylon Bee? It should. As
Chicago’s violent crime wave continues with no end in sight, the Chicago Police Department is actually advising business owners to install bulletproof glass to protect themselves. How reassuring — and insane.But, it’s no parody; it’s true:As reported by Fox Business, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is advising business owners in Wicker Park, a neighborhood in the West Town community area of Chicago, and Humbolt Park — also on the city’s West Side — to install ArmorPlast, an “invisible shatterproof shield produced by a company...
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Philadelphia Tries to Ban ‘Racist’ Bulletproof Glass
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Political Insider ^
| 11/12/21 | Matt
f you’re a Philadelphia shopkeeper and someone shoots you, you can die knowing that at least you weren’t a bigot. Thanks
to the city’s Public Health and Human Services Committee, the city is one step closer to getting rid of bulletproof glass in a number of its small businesses as an attempt to “crack down on loitering, public urination and potential drug sales.” It’s no doubt a seemingly pointless way to achieving those alleged goals, and the main reason they don’t make much sense is that they’re cover for what they’re really trying to fight: racism (yes, really). According to...
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Eiffel Tower installs bulletproof glass walls to protect against terrorist attacks
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The Hill ^
| 06/15/18 | Justin Wise
The Eiffel Tower is installing bulletproof glass and metal fencing to protect it from terrorist attacks. The
panels are nearly 10 feet high and more than 2 inches thick and will be positioned on the north and south ends of the Paris monument, according to NPR. The east and west ends will now have metal fencing, a measure put in place to protect against possible cars ramming into the monument's grounds. The report notes that plans for these protective measures were announced in 2017. These bulletproof glass and metal fencing replace temporary barriers that were installed in 2016. The temporary...
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Philly City Council Approves Bill Banning Bulletproof Glass From Shops (because it is racist)
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Information Liberation ^
| 12/15/17 | Chris Menahan
The Philadelphia City Council voted 14-3 on Thursday to pass a bill allowing the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections to ban shop owners from protecting themselves and their employees with bulletproof plexiglass. Philadelphia
8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, who sponsored the bill, said previously that having to see plexiglass represents an "indignity" to her constituents.
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Philly City Council Approves Bill Banning Bulletproof Glass From Shops
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informationliberation.com ^
| 12 December 2017 | Chris Menahan
The Philadelphia City Council voted 14-3 on Thursday to pass a bill allowing the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections to ban shop owners from protecting themselves and their employees with bulletproof plexiglass. Philadelphia
8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, who sponsored the bill, said previously that having to see plexiglass represents an "indignity" to her constituents.
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Outrage as Philly pushes through ban on bulletproof glass in crime-plagued neighborhood shops
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Fox News ^
| 12/07/2017 | Frank Miles, Greg Norman
Democratic councilwoman says the safety measure relied on in low-income neighborhoods hurts shoppers' feelings. Philadelphia
is one step closer to getting rid of bulletproof glass in many of its small businesses as part of a larger effort to crack down on loitering, public urination and potential drug sales -- but it's triggered backlash from the shopkeepers.
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Bill would force Philly's 'stop-and-go' stores to remove bulletproof glass
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Philly Voice ^
A Philadelphia city councilwoman is defending her controversial bill that would force certain businesses to remove bulletproof barriers separating cashiers and customers. Councilwoman
Cindy Bass said in a statement her proposed legislation only affects stores applying for a "large establishment" license, or sit-down restaurants where food is served and there is seating and tables for 30 or more people. The goal is to crack down on so-called "stop-and-go" shops, or convenience stores that sell hot food and alcohol, many of which have become nuisances to neighborhoods with intoxicated and unruly customers, according to Bass and other lawmakers.
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Council Bill Would Prohibit Bulletproof Glass at Convenience Stores [Philadelphia]
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phillymag.com ^
| November 29, 2017 | Joe Trinacria
Earlier this month, Councilwoman Cindy Bass introduced a bill to better regulate the hundreds of “stop and go” convenience stores that operate predominantly in Philadelphia’s low-income neighborhoods. Among
its stipulations, the controversial measure would prohibit any physical barrier that separates cashiers from customers at these so-called “nuisance” establishments – including protective bulletproof glass. According to Bass, these storefronts take advantage of the city’s lax restaurant liquor license provision while contributing to a variety of quality-of-life issues in low-income communities. Content to rely solely on the sale of cigarettes and alcohol, along with a bag of Doritos or two, many of...
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Philly Lawmaker Moves To Ban Bulletproof Glass In Businesses
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bluelivesmatter? ^
| 11/28/17 | GinnyReed
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia councilwoman Cindy Bass has introduced a controversial bill that would require business owners to take down any bulletproof glass they have in their businesses, and not allow future installation. The
bill, known as the Stop and Go bill, is moving through city hall, and reads "No establishment shall erect or maintain a physical barrier." Broad Deli is a local business on the corner of the 2200 block of North Broad. It has a wall of bulletproof glass separating its employees from customers. "The most important thing is safety and the public's safety," Rich Kim, the owner...
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Controversial bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass
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Fox 29 Philadelphia ^
Controversial bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass controversial bill is currently working its way through city hall designed to regulate 'stop and go' liquor stores. One
part of the bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass inside their stores. But at what cost to their safety? Broad Deli sits on the corner of the 2200 block of North Broad, inside a wall of bulletproof glass separates customers from workers. "The most important thing is safety and the public's safety," owner Rich Kim said. Rich Kim's family has run the deli, which sells soda,...
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Controversial bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass
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Fox 29 News ^
| November 27, 2017 | WTFX
A controversial bill is currently working its way through city hall designed to regulate 'stop and go' liquor stores. One
part of the bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass inside their stores. But at what cost to their safety? Broad Deli sits on the corner of the 2200 block of North Broad, inside a wall of bulletproof glass separates customers from workers. "The most important thing is safety and the public's safety," owner Rich Kim said. Rich Kim's family has run the deli, which sells soda, snacks, meals and beer by the can for 20 years. He says the glass...
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(VIDEO) Bulletproof glass at Detroit Wendy's, Burger King, Taco Bell
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Youtube ^
| 2-25-2017 | CharlieBo313
Simply a video of a fellow walking around looking at the security measures at local fast food restaurants.
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Could bulletproof glass have saved NYPD Officers?
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Fox News ^
| 23 DEC 2014 | Fox News
Technology breakthroughs in protective armor for vehicles is driving down the otherwise expensive proposition of outfitting police cruisers for a higher degree of protection against street attacks. The
latest in ballistic glass called “transparent armor” weighs less and can stop more bullets from penetrating when installed on a police cruiser. The NYPD has a estimated fleet count of 8,200 police cruisers. At an approximate cost of $12-18K per vehicle for a 360 degree armored protection, the cost would range between $98M to $147M for the entire fleet of police cruisers.
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