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Real stories of Meridian in action—protecting people and places at events, on roadways, and across communities.

Vancouver Sun
June 8, 2025
Changing safety measures no barrier to a good time at Italian Day on Commercial Drive
Vancouver Sun
June 6, 2025
Reddit X Share on Linkedin Open more share options Vancouver police ramp up weekend presence to deter crime, provide 'assurance'
Vancouver Sun
June 4, 2025
B.C. Lions' home-opener street party is on again, with safety at front of mind
ABC 2
May 31, 2025
New security measures in place for Rose Festival's Starlight Parade
Vancouver Sun
May 3, 2025
What's the future of public events in B.C. after deadly Lapu Lapu Day attack?
CTV News
April 29, 2025
Security barriers to be rushed in for Vancouver Marathon following festival attack
Vancouver Sun
April 28, 2025
U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack
NBC 6
February 11, 2025
Nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers proposed for New Orleans Mardi Gras
CBS News
February 6, 2025
From the French Quarter to the Superdome, a look at Super Bowl security after terror attack
WWL
January 30, 2025
Inside an archer barrier manufacturer’s plan to secure New Orleans for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras
Louisiana Illuminator
January 15, 2025
Experts find deficiencies in New Orleans’ existing security plan, barriers
The Guardian
January 15, 2025
New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers
FOX 8
January 14, 2025
New Orleans to review security plans to harden Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street
The Guardian
January 11, 2025
New Orleans attack would've had 'completely different outcome' if steel barriers were used, inventor says
FOX 8
January 9, 2025
CEO of Archer company visiting New Orleans to help maintain barriers, train NOPD
FOX 8
January 8, 2025
City leaders vow safety during Super Bowl after New Year's terror attack
News 40 29
January 2, 2025
Arkansas City Uses Govt Grants To Purchase Anti-Vehicle Barriers
CBS News
January 1, 2025
Safety is top priority on Pasadena Rose Parade route
KTLA 5
December 24, 2024
Meridian Making Holiday Events Safer
Boulder City Review
October 24, 2024
Colorado City Buys Barriers To Protect People Winter And Summer
ABC 23
May 13, 2024
Bakersfield CA Enlists Meridian Following People Seriously Injured at Christmas Parade
Pasadena Now
January 1, 2024
Quick Thinking Off-Duty Officers Help Thwart Vehicle Attack at Rose Parade
Pasadena Now
December 30, 2023
Meridian Puts Teeth into Rose Parade Security
FOX 31
December 23, 2023
Archer Barriers Brought In To Defeat Car Thieves
ABC 23
April 1, 2023
City Buys Archer Barriers To Replace Dump Trucks and Police Cars to guard intersections
NBC 6
June 27, 2023
California City Ensures Security For Future Events Using Meridian Barriers
Colorado Boulevard
January 2, 2023
Meridian Creates A Safe Space for Parade Watchers
Pasadena Now
October 20, 2020
Making Outdoor Dining Safety Courtesy of Meridian
Pasadena Now
May 15, 2020
Pasadena Company’s Innovative Anti-Terrorist Vehicle Barrier Earns Homeland Security’s Approval
Pasadena Star-News
January 1, 2020
Secret Service and Homeland Security amp up security in Pasadena
Los Angeles Times
December 31, 2019
Meridian Barriers Secure Pasadena Rose Parade
ABC 7
April 5, 2018
City plans to prevent vehicle ramming
Security Magazine
February 26, 2013
Meridian Barriers At The Grammys
24/7 Press Release
November 2, 2012
Meridian Delivers Mobile Anti-Vehicle Barriers for Kandahar Airfield