Bollards are among the most versatile safety and security products, lending themselves to a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and municipal uses. Police stations are some mof the many complexes that benefit from bollards, providing the extra layer of safety officers and other personnel require. Review some of the best uses for bollards at police stations below.

1. Building Protection

The risk of wayward drivers crashing into police buildings is arguably lower than other buildings, such as retail businesses and boutiques. However, the risk is still there and should be considered when creating a building safety plan. Adding permanent, or high security, bollards around the police station adds virtually impenetrable barrier protection. When staggered so vehicles cannot get between them, bollards provide invaluable protection. They prevent vehicles going up to 50 miles an hour from making building contact, which prevents serious if not catastrophic injuries and property damage.

2. Site Access Control

Certain areas of a police station can be off-limits for various reasons, such as reconstruction projects, training areas, and more. Bollards provide effective site access control to keep police station areas restricted. Retractable bollards are ideal for this utilization since they retract into the ground following fob or key card usage. Anyone who does not have the fob or other means to enter the restricted area cannot do so, ensuring the area remains off-limits and protected.

3. Parking Lot Protection

Police parking lots can be just as busy as store and restaurant parking lots, especially if the station is located in an urban area. Any parking lot adjacent to or next to a city street benefits from permanent bollards for barrier protection purposes. They stop drivers who are distracted, drowsy, or on a controlled substance from crashing into parked cars, other drivers, and people on foot. As with using bollards for other forms of barrier control, this application prevents serious injuries and property damage.

4. Police Dog Training

Police dogs go through rigorous training, something bollards can help with. Removable bollards, for example, can be set up as part of obstacle courses. The dogs must run between and around them as asked to complete the obstacle course and move on with their training. The bollards can be arranged in different ways on different days to challenge the dogs and make it clear which canines are at the “top of their class.” Browse our bollard selection at 1800Bollards today.