In The News

Explore how Meridian Rapid Defense Group has been featured across a variety of media platforms. This collection highlights articles, interviews, and stories showcasing the innovative impact of our Archer 1200 barriers and other solutions in action.

In The News



Nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers proposed for New Orleans Mardi Gras
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February 11, 2025
Nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers proposed for New Orleans Mardi Gras
From the French Quarter to the Superdome, a look at Super Bowl security after terror attack
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February 6, 2025
From the French Quarter to the Superdome, a look at Super Bowl security after terror attack
Inside an archer barrier manufacturer’s plan to secure New Orleans for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras
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January 30, 2025
Inside an archer barrier manufacturer’s plan to secure New Orleans for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras
Experts find deficiencies in New Orleans’ existing security plan, barriers
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January 15, 2025
Experts find deficiencies in New Orleans’ existing security plan, barriers
New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers
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January 15, 2025
New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers
New Orleans to review security plans to harden Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street
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January 14, 2025
New Orleans to review security plans to harden Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street
New Orleans attack would've had 'completely different outcome' if steel barriers were used, inventor says
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January 11, 2025
New Orleans attack would've had 'completely different outcome' if steel barriers were used, inventor says
CEO of Archer company visiting New Orleans to help maintain barriers, train NOPD
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January 9, 2025
CEO of Archer company visiting New Orleans to help maintain barriers, train NOPD
City leaders vow safety during Super Bowl after New Year's terror attack
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January 8, 2025
City leaders vow safety during Super Bowl after New Year's terror attack
Arkansas City Uses Govt Grants To Purchase Anti-Vehicle Barriers
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January 2, 2025
Arkansas City Uses Govt Grants To Purchase Anti-Vehicle Barriers
Safety is top priority on Pasadena Rose Parade route
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January 1, 2025
Safety is top priority on Pasadena Rose Parade route
Meridian Making Holiday Events Safer
Published:
December 24, 2024
Meridian Making Holiday Events Safer
Colorado City Buys Barriers To Protect People Winter And Summer
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October 24, 2024
Colorado City Buys Barriers To Protect People Winter And Summer
Bakersfield CA Enlists Meridian Following People Seriously Injured at Christmas Parade
Published:
May 13, 2024
Bakersfield CA Enlists Meridian Following People Seriously Injured at Christmas Parade
Quick Thinking Off-Duty Officers Help Thwart Vehicle Attack at Rose Parade
Published:
January 1, 2024
Quick Thinking Off-Duty Officers Help Thwart Vehicle Attack at Rose Parade
Meridian Puts Teeth into Rose Parade Security
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December 30, 2023
Meridian Puts Teeth into Rose Parade Security
Archer Barriers Brought In To Defeat Car Thieves
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December 23, 2023
Archer Barriers Brought In To Defeat Car Thieves
City Buys Archer Barriers To Replace Dump Trucks and Police Cars to guard intersections
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April 1, 2023
City Buys Archer Barriers To Replace Dump Trucks and Police Cars to guard intersections
California City Ensures Security For Future Events Using Meridian Barriers
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June 27, 2023
California City Ensures Security For Future Events Using Meridian Barriers
Meridian Creates A Safe Space for Parade Watchers
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January 2, 2023
Meridian Creates A Safe Space for Parade Watchers
Making Outdoor Dining Safety Courtesy of Meridian
Published:
October 20, 2020
Making Outdoor Dining Safety Courtesy of Meridian
Pasadena Company’s Innovative Anti-Terrorist Vehicle Barrier Earns Homeland Security’s Approval
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May 15, 2020
Pasadena Company’s Innovative Anti-Terrorist Vehicle Barrier Earns Homeland Security’s Approval
Secret Service and Homeland Security amp up security in Pasadena
Published:
January 1, 2020
Secret Service and Homeland Security amp up security in Pasadena
Meridian Barriers Secure Pasadena Rose Parade
Published:
December 31, 2019
Meridian Barriers Secure Pasadena Rose Parade
City plans to prevent vehicle ramming
Published:
April 5, 2018
City plans to prevent vehicle ramming
Meridian Barriers At The Grammys
Published:
February 26, 2013
Meridian Barriers At The Grammys
Meridian Delivers Mobile Anti-Vehicle Barriers for Kandahar Airfield
Published:
November 2, 2012
Meridian Delivers Mobile Anti-Vehicle Barriers for Kandahar Airfield