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HIGH SECURITY PERIMETERS + BARRIERS

FENCING v BARRIERS v DETECTION v ELECTRIFICATION v SURVEILLANCE

MCTC v Hagerstown, MD

PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC Pennbrook Business Center 1010 Church Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Tel. 215-661-1600 www.profsyseng.com

30 YEARS + STRATEGY + SPECIFICATIONS + TECHNOLOGY

PSE’s Homeland Security

services have already been successfully implemented by entities in

the Chemical, Nuclear,

Transportation, and Healthcare industries. Our

services provide continuous innovations to aid in the

mitigation of risk and to develop

meaningful solutions to support the mission of

public safety in all aspects of

daily life.

Perimeter Security The Department of Homeland Security necessitates the use of performance based standards as found in the Code of Federal Regulations to prevent and protect against attacks, safeguard continued operation, and comply with federal requirements. PSE covers sectors such as Energy, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, Healthcare and Agriculture.

Our ability to meet the demands required by the Department of Homeland Security and the Code of Federal Regulations are a testament to the capabilities we provide. By meeting the best practices and performance based standards required in each sector, PSE is capable of providing specific recommendations, operations, and designs. Following DHS regulations and screenings, understanding and dissecting the Code of Federal Regulations, our services ensure new and existing sites are prepared for terrorist activities, sabotage, natural disasters, and crisis recovery.

Facility HardeningFacility Hardening requires the evaluation of the risks and threats making a facility vulnerable to internal and external threats. We do this for nuclear stations, correctional facilities, detention centers, youth detention centers, psychiatric and forensic hospitals, high value client sites and insurance applications. Catastrophic events are reviewed, both natural and man-made, intentional and unintentional, as well from insiders and outsiders. We “harden” the ability for a facility to withstand these events requires the identification, reduction and elimination of the possible threat. We will assess the likelihood, nature, and consequence of acts, events, or existing conditions that would threaten the sustainability of a facility. Once an assessment is complete, we will issue appropriate recommendations to ensure the survivability of a facility. The following steps are part of our Facility Hardening process:

❖ Our Hazard Analysis determines the likelihood or chance of a hazardous event occurring and the consequences of such an event. This involves investigating multiple scenarios that could impact the continued operation of a site.

❖ Our Vulnerability Assessment will identify critical assets and areas within a site that necessitate protection. We understand site vulnerabilities, layout, operations, and infrastructure coupling with passive, “green”, and less costly solutions.

❖ Our recommendations provide specialized guidance and design for improvements and upgrades recommended to limit damage to the sites critical infrastructure and protect community and employee populations, while increasing productivity, and decreasing loss of time and product.

Perimeter Security and Facility Hardening



PSE’s capabilities in 3D computer modeling have been utilized on numerous projects dealing with high-level security threats. Millions of dollars in wasted effort or inadequate security can be avoided by graphic evaluation prior to design and construction. The models afford complete views from any position including “ride-through videos” to simulated security patrols.

We have found that by utilizing 3D models to replicate perimeter fencing prior to construction allows the design team with the owner to accurately depict camera angles, blind spots, setbacks, and problem areas. Along with modeling the buildings, guard towers, and vehicle and pedestrian sallyports, the capability to “walk” the perimeter is an asset during design.

In addition to discovering the problem areas already mentioned, lighting of the perimeter from the fence line and buildings can be established in 3D models as well. This benefits all members of the design team to provide best possible lighting coverage of the entire perimeter while being able to make adjustments that allow for energy conservation that lead to operational cost savings.

3D High Security Fencing & Barrier Modeling

By creating 3D models we

are capable of providing a complete

understanding of each product’s performance in

the field prior to any construction

taking place.



Township of North Bergen, New Jersey

Homeland Security, Transportation & Consulting ServicesAmtrak’s Bergen Portal Tunnel

The National Railroad

Passenger Corporation

(Amtrak) has initiated a project

to provide an enhanced level

of security at Amtrak facilities

across the country. PSE

provided Amtrak guidelines and

criteria that would result in the design and

construction of a fully functional,

efficient, stable, easily maintainable

state-of-the-art security system

that increased the efficiency and

effectiveness of Amtrak’s security

program.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided security consulting services to address the access point to Amtrak’s Bergen Portal Tunnel - the railways secure entrance from New Jersey to Manhattan and New England.

The security consulting services performed by PSE for Phase I of the project was to conduct interviews of selected Amtrak personnel, evaluate the Bergen Portal, prepare a report of findings and recommendations, and prepare a Basis of Design and Construction (BDC) for future Phase II Work.

Tasks included: ❖ Preparing draft report presentation and draft BDC presentation ❖ Conducting a series of interviews with Amtrak NY/NJ personnel ❖ Conducting a detailed walk down of the sites ❖ Establishing locations for CCTV cameras and recommend camera type ❖ Evaluating exterior lighting and establish locations for additional lighting fixtures and poles ❖ Proposing security equipment (fences/barriers, cameras, light poles, intrusion detection devices) ❖ Developing a cabling/wiring scheme for the proposed system ❖ Developing a video switching and recording system to support the proposed CCTV cameras ❖ Establishing equipment types (make and model) for all proposed security equipment ❖ Preparing a detailed cost estimate for equipment and installation



Bland Correctional Center is located on approximately 2,100 acres near the town of Bland, Bland County, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Corrections required strict upgrades to security the enhanced the deterrence capabilities of an attempt at escape. Professional Systems Engineering resolved the difficulties of existing older fence and large compound requiring surveillance with multiple electronic detention systems using both cable sensing technology and embedded sensor coils housed in barred tape mounted on structures.

The requirements could only be met after analysis and determination of repairs to the existing fence addressed with PSE’s 15 years of perimeter barrier experience.

Project specifics included:

The project was a success for a number of factors, but especially because of the pace which allowed this facility to go online months before another sister facility installation--even though the other designer had well over a six month head start.

Bland, Virginia

Perimeter Intrusion Detection System & FencingBland Correctional Center

Situated in one of the most

beautiful settings in Virginia, this

low key complex just north of

the Tennessee line represents

the approach PSE takes to

keeping designs simple. And

of attention to detail--with “low

maintenance” as the outward goal

while achieving the level of

safety needed.



Fulton, Missouri

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureCallaway Nuclear Generator Station

The staff at PSE, having

performed original designs

for this energy producer

was called to redesign the

perimeter fence and intrusion

detection systems. With a tight time frame,

the project ran smoothly with all documents

meeting NRC and

owner’s team expectations.

As part of the steam generator replacement project, Professional Systems Engineering, LLC prepared detailed designs for the expansion of the existing Callaway Nuclear Generator Station. The 1235 megawatt pressurized water required enhancements to secure the perimeter. The design included development of all construction documents including fence and barrier location drawings, equipment location drawings, system block diagrams, interconnection wiring diagrams, CCTV design, equipment mounting details, conduit and cable lists, bills of material, purchase requisitions, plant modification package, and acceptance test procedures. The design included perimeter barriers, perimeter duct bank, perimeter intrusion detection, CCTV cameras, and towers high mast lighting, interfacing with the existing security system power supplies, computer system, alarm stations, multiplexers, and CCTV switching and control system.

Nuclear Regulatory Compliance ❖ Design input record (DIR) ❖ Design document status report (DDSR) ❖ Re-licensing input ❖ Plant modification package (PMP) ❖ Acceptance test procedures ❖ Personnel access, nuisance delay and vehicle barriers

Security Improvements ❖ Fencing and barrier designs ❖ Perimeter duct banks ❖ Intrusion detection (PIDS) ❖ CCTV surveillance ❖ High mast lighting ❖ Block diagrams, mounting details, conduit/cable lists, bills of materials, and purchase requisitions



Lake Charles, Louisiana

Security Consulting ServicesCITGO Petroleum - Lake Charles Manufacturing

PSE surveyed, inspected, and

assessed all existing refinery

security devices, equipment, alarms, and monitoring

systems currently

installed. This included:

fences, intrusion detection devices,

surveillance equipment, and access control devices. Policy

and procedures for the use of security

equipment were addressed in a full threat and

vulnerability assessment. PSE was responsible

for CITGO obtaining a $14

million grant from the Department

of Homeland Security.

Professional Systems Engineering provided baseline threat and vulnerability assessment and security consulting services including a review of the designs to date for the upgrade of the security system at the Lake Charles Manufacturing Facility.

Our services included:

❖ Applications review of the perimeter fence location and mechanical configuration of the fence, perimeter access control points including vehicle gates, vehicle barriers, and personnel entrance points ❖ Review of the perimeter lighting system including fixture type(s), locations, pole type(s), light levels, perimeter coverage, light-to-dark ratio, and circulating to ensure compatibility with the proposed CCTV surveillance system and security force human surveillance requirements ❖ Conducting an applications review of the proposed perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) including PIDS equipment type, zone lengths, zone break points (to match CCTV coverage), and power requirements ❖ Conducting an applications review of the video monitoring, switching/control and recording system to support the proposed CCTV surveillance system, including the intergration of the CCTV system with the PIDS ❖ Review of the security computer access control and alarm monitoring system ❖ Applications review of the Security communications system including telephone, radio, intercom/paging, for both facility and Local Law Enforcement Agency (LLEA) interface ❖ Review of the proposed security console layout and security control room arrangement to ensure ergonomic design concepts have been incorporated ❖ Review of technical bid specification(s) for procurement and installation of the proposed security system



Media, Pennsylvania

Delaware County Canine Recreation AreaSecurity and Lighting Consulting & Design Services

This canine area makes the

arduous task of “Keeping

Strangers Apart” and from harms

way and sets a community

example of good pet behavior. One of only a handful in the

country, the County looks forward in its

thinking about public services.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC was asked to provide designs in seven business days for a controlled access, protected space for dogs and their owners in a way to separate and divide large dogs from smaller pets.

The two-acre county park will be a welcome respite to urban environment surrounding the project.

Project work included:

❖ Fence consulting ❖ Sallyport control ❖ Emergency cellular communicator ❖ Animal water supply ❖ Electrical services and distribution

❖ FACS “FIDO” access control system ❖ Long distance proximity key fob readers



Bridgman, Michigan

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureDonald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant

Under a tight timetable

established by the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission

(NRC), PSE adapted a

20-year-old nuclear security infrastructure to

accommodate new

technologies. This

enhancement, in response

to recent terrorist threats

and attacks, established a

higher level of ability to

neutralize many threats perceived

by the plant operators and security staff.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC performed threat assessment and risk mitigation studies and developed a conceptual design to upgrade the perimeter security systems and procedures for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Station. The plant has the capacity to produce 1020 megawatts through the pressurized water reactors. The project included a site assessment and preparation of a report and conceptual design. Recommendations were made to modify protected area barriers, establish bullet-resistant defensive positions, replace the soil for stabilization, and upgrade intrusion detection system, CCTV system, and lighting. PSE also prepared a detailed cost estimate.

PSE developed a conceptual design to upgrade the vital area security system. The design included enhancement of vital area barriers, addition and replacement of CCTV surveillance equipment, and enhancement of the interior intrusion detection system. The design also included new conduit and cable, seismic supports, and interface to the existing security system and the existing CAS and SAS consoles.

Threat Assessment and Concepts ❖ Protected area barrier design ❖ New defensive position recommendations ❖ Vital area barrier design ❖ Upgrades to central and secondary alarm system consoles

Critical Enhancements ❖ New CCTV surveillance systems ❖ Perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) enhancement ❖ New critical infrastructure ❖ New entrance gate barriers and controls



Newport, Michigan

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureFermi 2 Nuclear Generating Station

Like many nuclear operators

throughout the U.S., the events

of 9/11 made security of

nuclear generator stations

a national homeland

security priority. PSE met this

challenge with experienced

methodologies to address

new Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (NRC)

requirements for owners-

controlled areas and general

access.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC conducted an on-site evaluation of the physical and electronic security systems for the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. The plant has a capacity to produce 1139 megawatts from its boiling water reactors. The evaluation included perimeter barriers, perimeter intrusion detection, CCTV, lighting, access control, power supplies, computers, alarm stations, consoles, multiplexers, personnel screening/search entrance facility, licensing, documentation and procedures. PSE prepared a detailed assessment report containing alternatives, recommendations, drawings, schedule and a detailed cost estimate with cost benefit analysis.

Studies and Recommendations ❖ Re-licensing application documentation support ❖ Screening/search study for contractors, employees, and visitors ❖ Perimeter threat assessment ❖ Mitigation study of terrorist and criminal intent ❖ Systems cost-benefit study and estimate ❖ Defensive positions study ❖ NRC post 9/11 owners’ area compliance

Critical Physical Infrastructure ❖ New entrance facility design to withstand ballistic assault ❖ New barrier placement design ❖ New perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) ❖ New CCTV surveillance ❖ Enhancements to central alarm system (CAS) ❖ Enhancements to secondary alarm systems (SAS) ❖ New high lumen perimeter lighting



Professional System Engineering, LLC provided specialized corrections consulting to the design team. This includes compliance with United Nations standards for those in detention and/or under government/justice incarceration. Additional compliance with ACA standards, while meeting scrutiny of amnesty international, added challenges to this massive project. Recommendations included architectural planning, functional flow, recommended M/E/P standards, and coordinating with all trades to ensure all designs, products, and equipment specified for this project met U.S. and International Standards for prisons and correctional facilities.

PSE provides consulting, design, and documentation services for electronic security, communications, fire prevention, fire detection, perimeter fencing and lighting, detention hardware, detention openings, detention glazing, and software systems for the Project. PSE acted in the capacity of planning, security, communications and hardware specialists from the schematics through design phases including development of complete design documents, specifications, and hardware schedules.

Electronic Security Systems ❖ Door control/monitoring of security doors and gates ❖ Room control/monitoring ❖ Central control design layout ❖ Local control stations design and layout ❖ Networked programmable control (PLC) and touch screen computer system (TSC) ❖ Security intercom and paging system

Perimeter Security and Site Lighting ❖ Perimeter fencing ❖ Perimeter intrusion protection ❖ Perimeter intrusion detection ❖ Perimeter security surveillance ❖ Emergency quartz lighting ❖ High mast lighting

Communications/Technology ❖ Highly-available hierarchically structured network for VoIP and data server communications ❖ Mission critical conventional analog two-way radio ❖ Headend SATV reception, filtering, and modulation system with fiber optic and coaxial cable site and building distribution ❖ IP CCTV

Fire Alarm/Smoke Detection ❖ Architectural review and documentation of life safety requirements

❖ Designed site wide fire alarm fiber optic network system

❖ Designed individual building fire detection/alarm system

International Rehabilitation InstitutionIntegrated Corrections Based Security & Safety Design Services

Recommendations included

architectural planning,

functional flow, recommended

M/E/P standards, and coordinating

with all trades to ensure

all designs, products, and

equipment specified for this project met U.S.

and International Standards for

prisons and correctional

facilities.

International



Jessup, Maryland

Security, Communications & Acoustical ConsultantJessup Correctional Institution (JCI)

PSE served as physical security, communications,

and acoustical consultant.

PSE provided documentation

and design under this renovation

project which expanded the

facility from 20 to 60 acres.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided programmatic development design and construction documentation for systems including communications paging systems, detention control, security, fencing, 12 officer control stations, intercom, CCTV, site MATV, computer communications, telecommunications, computer training, audio monitoring, staff duress, panic alarm, door security, and computerized facility management through programmable logic control systems. Hospital/infirmary systems included nurse/staff call, nurse communications, and isolation ward control systems.

❖ Jail, correctional and justice consulting❖ Planning and professional estimating services❖ High mast lighting❖ Security for site❖ Virtually impenetrable fence❖ Fire protection alarm systems❖ Communications for five corrections sites with adjacency❖ Signaling systems for all communications❖ CCTV surveillance❖ Computerized detention control❖ Commissioning and close-out services



Hagerstown, Maryland

Maryland Correctional Training Center Perimeter Security & Communication Improvements

PSE’s unique perimeter system

effectively protects the

community and pubic with more

than two miles of fencing and

nine miles of piercing barbed

tape for the State of Maryland

Department of Corrections.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC was responsible for over $6 million in construction design to physically secure the perimeter. Our solution was a two-fence system constructed of low carbon steel rod for deterrence in combination with non-climbable upper protection for the fence nearest inmates. A second outer fence provided an additional barrier. Both fences use over nine miles of double-barbed, counter-posed spiral stainless steel concertina tape.

The fence barriers use an attached digital signal processing system that can sense any cut, climb or breach while it is virtually immune to the effects of wind, snow and ice. Custom, covert arrays of microwave and passive infrared detectors, mounted in a “plinth arrangement” sense an intruder from a distance of up to 330’. These “plinths” are virtually immune to wind, rain, snow and fog and their detection characteristics/aiming is hidden from all views–providing the perfect covert coverage.

Central Control ❖❖ ❖ Security grade control consoles❖❖ ❖ Ceiling mounted 27” multiplexedCCTV monitors❖❖ ❖ Touchscreen control (TSC) monitorand computer❖❖ ❖ Call-up and record/playbackstations❖❖ ❖ Ergonomically designed controlroom and workstations

Perimeter Security ❖❖ ❖ CCTV Video SurveillanceSystem (VSS)❖❖ ❖ Microwave/infrared detectionbarrier towers❖❖ ❖ Fence mounted digital vibrationdetection system

Main Vehicle Sallyport❖❖ ❖ CCTV Video SurveillanceSystem (VSS)❖❖ ❖ Infrared detection❖❖ ❖ Interlocking of vehicle andpedestrian gates

Perimeter Fencing ❖❖ ❖ High speed, high impact vehiclecrash barriers❖❖ ❖ Virtually impenetrable “No-Mans”Land❖❖ ❖ Dual barrier 16’-0” straight fencingsystem with precision installedconcertina razor coils



Cumberland, Maryland

Our security and wireless duress alarm designs were

recently featured on National

Geographic’s “MegaStructures”

television program as the

“most advanced security in the United States”

as well as in “Maxim” magazine.

Our high security fencing and

perimeter design is considered the

“Best-Practice” model throughout

the world.

Maximum Security Prison Designs & CommissioningNorth Branch Correctional Institution

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided corrections planning services, systems design for support services/site connectivity study and schematics; construction documents, administration, management; as well as certification testing/inspection and commissioning services for this 60-acre site. PSE spent 7 months meticulously reviewing and verifing/testing system and device functionality.

The security and communications systems are integrated with redundant computers and programmable logic control systems. This allows flexible operation through multiple local and central consoles that may be activated as needed.

Life safety monitoring and evacuations system are fiber connected and computer controlled for meeting Maryland State Fire Marshal and NFPS regulations.

Operator interfacing is through touch control terminals and graphic control panels. Site-wide communication is provided through multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic networks. Communication within buildings is through structured category and specialized cabling.

Site-wide Design ❖ High security fencing and gates❖ Wireless RF duress/panic alarm❖ Site-wide control/fire alarm

monitoring❖ Satellite television distribution system❖ Maximum security design❖ Detention door and gate control❖ All site lighting designs

Integrated Systems❖ Lighting control❖ Video surveillance and digital

recording❖ Intercom/paging/nurse call❖ Multiple perimeter intrusion systems❖ Sophisticated Perimeter detection

with RF mobile maps❖ Communication systems for various

buildings



Jessup, Maryland

This 40-acre campus complex for eligible offenders with mental health needs requiredsubstantial terrain rebuilding, temporary fencing, CCTV surveillance, access control, andnew gatehouse/sallyport control towers. Professional Systems Engineering, LLC wasresponsible for over $6 million in security improvements for this expansion/renovation

project. Complete digital renderings of the entire site were 3-D modeled.Project included full documentation through test and inspection (commissioning) services:Perimeter Fencing

❖ Anti-climb welded mesh❖ Anti-dig buried fence fabric❖ Maintenance-free no-mans land❖ Temporary secure construction

fencing for phasing❖ Main Vehicle and Emergency Vehicle

Sallyports❖ 16’x16’ motorized vehicle gates❖ No-mans land pedestrian manual

swing gates❖ Crash vehicle crash barrier for main

vehicle sallyport❖ Touch screen control (TSC) of main

vehicle sallyport

Perimeter Electronic Security Monitoring System

❖ Perimeter CCTV video surveillancesystem

❖ Zoned perimeter detection system❖ Fence mounted shaker system❖ Microwave/Infrared detection barrier

towers

Video Surveillance System (VSS) and Door Control and Monitoring

❖ Touch Screen Control (TSC)• Perimeter CCTV video

surveillance monitoring• Gatehouse video surveillance

monitoring• Gatehouse door control and

monitoring• Self-diagnostics

❖ Video surveillance, door control andmonitoring, facility supervisors’ videosurveillance station for the new foodkitchen and new dinning areas

Remote Monitoring and Paging❖ Remote redundant monitoring of

perimeter detection system at vehiclesallyport gatehouse

❖ Mobile vehicle remote monitoring❖ Remote paging and communications

in-vehicle mounted hard graphics

Patuxent Institution Perimeter Security & Fencing

PSE provided thesophisticated,

virtuallyimpenetrable

fencing andtouch screen

controlledperimeterdetection

systems, whichprovide the

ultimatein protectedperimeters.



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Homeland Security & Airport Perimeter DesignsPhiladelphia International Airport

The goal of this project is to

improve security and correct

inefficiencies and delays at

this high-volume gate where

delivery trucks enter the airport.

PSE performed operational

studies and vehicle monitoring

as part of the planning

process.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided engineering services for the redesign of Air Side Gate Access. PSE also provided engineering redesign for secondary gates, providing alternate entrance to the airport. PSE redesigned these secondary gates to be monitored and controlled by means of card readers, infrared detectors, and video surveillance.

This project also includes designing a canopy system for the pre-screening and screening areas for protection from environmental elements. This canopy system will include fire alarm, fire protection, and an intercom/paging system. In addition to providing security access control, PSE will be providing design options for snow melt systems for the gates.

PSE’s scope of work includes:❖ Surveys of existing gates areas❖ Determine legacy infrastructure including fiber, electrical, communications,

ductbanks, etc.❖ Determine legacy security system (integration requirements including access

control, CCTV, alarm monitoring, PLC networks, etc.❖ Investigate all existing service infrastructure including sewer, water, power,

communications, and storm water❖ Review standards and codes❖ Generate narrative outlining of all findings and recommendations❖ Develop phasing plans for temporary access, construction, and system❖ Provide drawings of the proposed designs for gates areas❖ Provide narrative specifications❖ Screening Building will check for authorized credentials and will also include vehicle

and personnel searches using back scatter x-ray technology and undercarriagevideo detection

❖ Nuclear Materials will be screened❖ Pre-screening building will serve as the credential verifiers and providers for

individuals requiring access into the airport operations area



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Detention Center Perimeter Intrusion Fencing & Detection Systems

PSE hasdesigned over

100 miles of highsecurity fencing

and perimeterdetection

throughoutthe United

States. With azero escape

record, wepractice the term

“inescapable.” Professional Systems Engineering, LLC acted as prime consultant to the city for thissecurity perimeter protection project. The one-half mile perimeter was specially designedto avoid any relocation of inmates or denial of routine activities during construction.Systems engineering included design production of bid documents, award review, construction administration, regular construction meetings, and testing/inspection (commissioning) services as follows:

Perimeter Fencing System❖ Anti-climb welded mesh❖ Anti-dig buried fence fabric❖ Maintenance-free No-mans land❖ Temporary secure construction

fencing for phasing❖ Fence Mounted Perimeter Taut Wire

Detection System❖ Zoned taut wire perimeter system❖ Detection system consists of:

• Taut wire detection outrigger• Fence mounted in-line anchor

post• Fence mounted sensor post

Touch Screen Control (TSC) System❖ Graphical User Interface (GUI) for

control of:• Perimeter taut wire• Perimeter zone monitoring• Perimeter zone shunting• Self diagnostics

Remote Monitoring and Paging❖ Remote redundant monitoring of

perimeter detection system❖ Mobile vehicle remote monitoring❖ Remote paging and communications❖ In-vehicle mounted hard graphics



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC conducted a feasibility and budget impact study for the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant (two-485 MW pressurized water reactors) perimeter security upgrade project.

The layout and interior design included a two-story security building containing personnel processing facilities, secondary control center, and an office area outside the reactor. Also included in the detailed design are the interior revisions of the security building and design of a new vehicle sally port.

❖ Update/replace perimeter ❖ Grading and soil stabilization ❖ Lighting ❖ Computer communications system ❖ Power distribution system ❖ Site assessment/report preparation ❖ Intrusion detection system ❖ Changes to CAS and SAS ❖ Relocation/reconfiguration of delay barrier ❖ Owner’s area upgrade ❖ Defensive positions awareness

Two Rivers, Wisconsin

A complete NRC compliant evaluation was

documented in a report containing

cost estimates, benefit analyses,

and transition philosophy. Conceptual

planning and design were

developed to upgrade the

perimeter and personnel

processing facilities. This

was a response to the 9/11

attacks on United States soil.

Perimeter Security System Turnkey ServicesPoint Beach Nuclear Power Plant



Cranston, Rhode Island

Security, Communications & Tele/Data Design ServicesRhode Island Youth Detention Center

PSE provided these systems for

the state-of-the-art 96,000 SF,

96-bed YouthDevelopmentFacility (YDF)which serves

as a treatmentcenter for boysand the 33,000sq. ft., 52-bed

Youth Assessment Facility (YAF) a

detention center for the Department of Children, Youth

and Families (DCYF).

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided design, engineering, and construction administrative services for the security systems and tele/data systems for two new youth detention facilities for the State of Rhode Island. The security design consist of a fully integrated state-of-the-art touchscreen control that integrated the intercom and video surveillance systems to the door control system so that central control and local control had video follows audio of all controlled doors. The perimeter security consists of state-of-the-art 15 ft. high levered fencing with anti-clime upper fabric. The fence line had a complete video surveillance system. There is also a 10 ft. high straight chain link outer nuisance fence.

Security ❖ Door control & monitoring❖ Touchscreen and PLC monitoring❖ Central control design❖ Local control console design❖ Video surveillance system❖ Intercom with paging systems❖ Life safety systems alarms❖ Communication infrastructure❖ Site and building perimeter access

and security❖ Security fencing and gates❖ Perimeter CCTV system❖ UPS systems

Tele/Data Services❖ Communications equipment,

telephone, data, fax, and modems❖ Telecom switching, including

digital PBX❖ Attendant stations❖ IDF/MDF room layouts❖ Pay telephone & control❖ Tele/data cabling system❖ Wide area network coordination❖ CATV/MATV system❖ Education technology for classrooms

with A/V distribution



Washington, DC

Fencing and Facility Hardening Design & CommissioningSaint Elizabeths Hospital

PSE’s specialized

experience in forensic facilities

includes the first psychiatric

institution in America, Friends Hospital, as well

as the nation’s first federal psychiatric

facility, Saint Elizabeths.

Our experience in secure

environments, while being sensitive to

humane needs, sets our firm

apart from ordinary

design firms.

Our team provided facility hardening and perimeter security design for the new hospital. This involved working with a single building which would be divided into a secure side requiring a perimeter solution and a non-secure side with no perimeter requirements. Since this was a single connected building, PSE developed plans to separate the building using perimeter fencing and barriers which would span the exterior walls and rooftop to provide the necessary separation.

Our design provided three perimeter types, to include a 12’ high nuisance fence separating a historical public cemetery from the hospital grounds, a 15’ high arched fence which included a fiber optic intrusion detection system, and a taut wire detection barrier. The taut wire detection barrier and arched fence provided the necessary perimeter to deter, detect, and delay any attempt at escape from residents located on the secure side of the facility.

Our perimeter design was integrated into our other electronic security system components including access control, security communications, perimeter lighting and video surveillance providing seamless integration between each of the hospital’s security systems for the perimeter of the building. This allowed security personnel to respond quickly to any disturbance along the perimeter by utilizing automatic call-up of lighting, communication, and video surveillance when either the taut wire or arched perimeter fence had been disturbed.

The Pre-design report serves as a foundation for the next stages of the project and for the design basis of the project. Our staff established the initial, high-level functional security requirements.

Electronic and Security Designs ❖ Access control and monitoring ❖ CCTV and digital video recording ❖ Security intercom ❖ Personal duress ❖ Central control console

Physical Security Designs ❖ Turnstiles ❖ X-ray package screening ❖ Personal search equipment

Perimeter Security Designs ❖ Security fencing and gates ❖ Redundant perimeter detection systems ❖ Security lighting ❖ Site CCTV



Hutchinson Island, Florida

Saint Lucie Nuclear Power PlantForensic Services

Our staff has planned,

designed, engineered

and/or evaluated hundreds of

perimeter security

envelopes and systems for

both preventing escape or

intrusion and homeland

security applications

for defensive counter

measures.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided design analysis services as part of the damage assessment and adjustment team, for the Insurer of the Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. PSE worked to evaluate the damage claim for the plant’s Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) resulting from two hurricanes.

PSE’s services included the following:

Damage Assessment❖ Performed Site Survey❖ Photo documentation❖ Obtained System Performance data

Research Existing Conditions❖ Interviewed PIDS manufacturer❖ Collected system performance and reliability data❖ Obtained As-built documentation❖ Determined equipment life expectancy and maintenance history

Analysis of Claim❖ Evaluation of cost and justifi cation❖ Determination of direct replacement vs. upgrade❖ Requirements of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations❖ Evaluation of different technologies

Design of Replacement System❖ System of like and kind which met NRC performance requirements

(Regulatory Guide 544 and Design Basis Threat 10CFR73.1)❖ Replacement Methods❖ Phasing required for construction❖ Opinion of probable cost



Skippack, Pennsylvania

SCI Phoenix East and West Bridging Document, Security & Technology Services

SCI Phoenix East and West

is a replacement project for one

of the largest state correctional

facilities. The expansion is the

keystone to a major statewide

rehabilitation and enlargement to

handle a growing incarceration

trend in Pennsylvania.

Over $40 million in systems were

specified by PSE for the proposed $431 million site

allocation.

Professional System Engineering, LLC serves as the physical security, perimeter security, security electronics, detention hardware, technology, life safety, and communications consultant for the preparation of Bridging Documents for the new SCI Phoenix facilities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS). The two facilities will be constructed in a design/build effort at the site of the existing SCI Graterford with a proposed capacity of 4,100 beds. The two facilities will share a secure perimeter and support services building, but will have their own master control rooms and integrated security systems. The 1 million gross SF SCI Phoenix facility is a replacement project for the largest state prison. PSE also assisted PA DOC in developing specifications for the implementation of an IP video system with more than 1,000 cameras, centralized recording, network switches, and redundant fiber optic infrastructure.

The two facilities will share a secure perimeter and support services building, but will have their own master control rooms and integrated security systems.

Physical Security ❖ Security zoning ❖ Impact/attack ratings ❖ Hardening analysis ❖ Control center design

Security Electronics ❖ PLC control systems ❖ Touchscreen control ❖ Digital video ❖ Intercom/paging ❖ Wireless duress ❖ Watch tour

Detention Hardware ❖ Pneumatic locking system ❖ Swing door detention locks ❖ Sliding door detention locks ❖ Gate locks

Life Safety ❖ Shelter-in-place scenarios ❖ IBC conditional use group IV ❖ NFPA life safety I-3 analysis ❖ Integration requirements

Perimeter Security ❖ Security fencing ❖ Multiple detection systems ❖ Vehicle sallyport ❖ Site digital video ❖ Security lighting/controls

Communications ❖ Data communications ❖ Voice communications ❖ Satellite TV distribution ❖ Inmate phone infrastructure ❖ Video conferencing



Cumberland, Maryland

PSE designed the original,

virtually inescapable

fence, which was so successful,

that it is the prototype

used by other designers for

future projects.

Site-wide Security Communications & Fire AlarmWestern Correctional Institution (WCI)

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided planning, design, and construction documentation for this 60-acre site. PSE also provided corrections planning services, systems design for support services; a site connectivity study and schematics; construction documents, administration, integration management; as well as commissioning testing/inspection services. PSE maintained continuity by servicing the site for over 10 years.

The security and communications systems are integrated with redundant computers and programmable logic control systems. They allow flexible operation through multiple local and central consoles that may be activated as needed. Operator interfacing is through touch control terminals and graphic control panels. Site-wide communication is provided through multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic networks. Communication within buildings is through structured category and specialized cabling.

Control/Monitoring❖ Security and communication❖ PLC based design❖ Site-wide control❖ Site-wide fire alarm monitoring❖ Satellite television❖ Door and gate control❖ Lighting control❖ Video surveillance❖ Site-wide paging❖ Panic alarm

Design❖ Fencing system❖ Master control security design❖ Site-wide intercom❖ Master planning❖ Virtually inescapable fence system❖ New perimeter monitoring/alarm and

touch controls❖ New 42” LCD perimeter displays❖ Largest RF mobile annunciators ever

designed for a single site

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AGENCIES City of Baltimore, MDCity of Elizabeth, NJCity of Hoboken, NJCity of Perth Amboy, NJCity of Philadelphia, PACounty of Bergen, NJCounty of Carbon, PACounty of Caroline, MDCounty of Delaware, OHCounty of Delaware, PACounty of Eaton, MICounty of Essex, NJCounty of Franklin, OHCounty of Hudson, NJCounty of Luzerne, PACounty of Montgomery, MD

Dept. of Public Works and Transportation County of Orange, CADC Department of Mental HealthDistrict of Columbia Federal Aviation AdministrationGeneral Services AdministrationHancock County, WVInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Lexington-Fayette Urban Co. Gov’t, KYMaryland Dept. of Public Safety and

Correctional Services (DPSCS)Merrimack County, NHNational Cancer InstituteNational Fish and Wildlife FoundationNJ Dept. of CorrectionsNJ Division of Property Management and

Construction (DPMC)NJ Economic Development AuthorityNew York Department of CorrectionsNew York City Dept. Design & ConstructionNew York Juvenile AdministrationPatapsco Waste Water Treatment PlantPennsylvania Dept. of General Services Social Security AdministrationSouth Brunswick Township, NJThe State of New JerseyUS Agency for International Development

AGENCIES cont. US Army Corps of Engineers US Fish and Wildlife Service US Coast GuardUS Dept. of Health Human ServicesUS Postal ServiceVirginia Department of CorrectionsWest Virginia State Government

CORPORATE / PROFESSIONAL ABC TVAmerican Standard1616 Walnut Street High-RiseBASF - North American Headquarters BHC SecuritiesBlue Cross/Blue ShieldBloom EnergyBurle IndustriesCIGNA

Two Liberty PlaceCommerce Square

Exchange Place Center Office TowerGeneral ElectricHome Life Insurance CompanyInglis HouseJohnson and Johnson, PAMelitta, NJNASDQNBC TVNew Brunswick High-Rise HousingOne Bala PlazaTwo Bala PlazaThree Bala PlazaPenn Towers HotelPNC BankRCA New Products DivisionTowers, Perrin, Forster, and Crosby, Inc.Two Liberty PlaceVanguard Group, Inc. Verizon

Project Sites throughout PA & DEWyndham Hotel at Franklin Plaza

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COURTS / LAW ENFORCEMENT 19th Judicial District Court, LA Administrative Office of the United States

Courts (AOUSC)Alameda Juvenile Courts, CA Amtrak Police Department Bergen County Justice Center, NJ Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, NJ Bridgeport Superior Courts and Center for

Juvenile Matters, CT Cantonsville District Court, MDCarbon County Courthouse, PA Dauphin County Courthouse, PADelaware Capitol Police Department, DE Delaware County Courthouse, PA Delaware County Domestic Courts, PA Delaware County Magistrates, PA Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, PA Delaware State Police Denver Sheriff Office, CO Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, MI Elizabeth City 9-1-1, NJ Elizabeth City Police Department, NJ Essex County Courthouse, NJ Essex County Sheriff’s Office, NJ Franklin County Courthouse, OH Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, NH Hudson County Fire, Police and Training

Academy, NJ Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, NJ Jefferson County Courthouse, NY Kent County Courthouse, DE Lehigh County Courthouse, PA Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, KY Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department, PAMontgomery Co. Criminal Justice Ctr., MDNiagara Falls Police and Courts, NYNewark Police Department, NJ Ocean County Jail, NJ Orange County Sheriff Department, CA Philadelphia Police Department, PA Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, PA South Brunswick Police Department, NJ South Brunswick Township, NJ Southern Maryland Courthouse, MDWashington County Courthouse, MD

INDUSTRIAL / CHEMICAL / PHARMA / CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTUREARCO Chemicals, PAAT&T, NJCoates Reprographics, PAExxon Biomedical Facilities, PAHenkel Chemical, PAMissouri River Dams, COKulicke & Soffa, PAPatapsco Waste Water Treatment PlantRCA New Products Division, PAUnisys Corporation, PAVerizon

30 Delaware Sites, 400 Pennsylvania Sites

Voltaix, LLC, PA

ENERGYAmeren UEAEPBruce PowerCITGO Dominion PowerFlorida Power and LightNew York Power AuthorityNY State Electric & Gas Corp. (NYSEG)Potomac Electric & Power Company

(PEPCO), MD, VA & DC Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)SCANA Corporation, SC

CULTURALCIGNA, PA

Fire Apparatus MuseumClay Center for the Arts and Sciences, WV Cusano Environmental Education Center Holocaust Museum, Washington, DCIndependence National Historic Park, PAKent Park, Delaware County, PALincoln Center for the Performing Arts, NYNational Museum of American Jewish

History (NMAJH), PAPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFAUniversity of PA Museum of Archaeology

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TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTUREBergan County, NJCity of Hoboken, NJCity of Philadelphia, PACounty of Essex, NJFiserv Trust - BHC, PAGeneral ElectricLexington County Government, KYNASDAQNBC - NYCProvident National Bank, PARichard Stockton College, NJRCA - Indianapolis, INRCA - Rockefeller Center, NYState of Maryland (Multiple Sites)University of Pennsylvania, PAVerizon – Corporate Computer Center

TRANSPORTATIONAmtrak

Los Angeles Maintenance Yard, CANational 9-1-1 Call SystemHomeland Sec. Prog. - NE Corridor

City of Philadelphia - PHL Int’l. AirportHoneywell CorporationMontgomery County MD, Dept. of Public

Works and Transportation New Jersey Transportation Authority

(NJTA)Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC)Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation

(PennDOT)SEPTA

PARKING STRUCTURES

County of DelawareExchange Place Center Office TowerKent County Courthouse, DEMontgomery Parking Authority, MDRutgers University, NJHicksville Parking Garage, NYUniversity of Pennsylvania, PAWyndham Hotels and Resorts, PA

LABORATORY / HIGH PERFORMANCE SPACEAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, DE

Administrative Support/Training Astro Space Center, NJBASF Corporation, NJ

Research and Development CenterBoehringer Ingelheim, NJ Johnson and Johnson Patient Care, NJ

Administrative AreasMerck Pharmaceutical, PAMcNeil Consumer Products, PA

Labs and ManufacturingMcNeil Consumer Products, TX

Class 100 ManufacturingMcNeil Consumer Products, PR

Class 100 Manufacturing McNeil Pharmaceutical, Spring House, PA

Animal Research Labs and Manufacturing

Nortel, Ottawa, Canada New Production Laboratories

Ortho Pharmaceutical, NJ Labs and Manufacturing

Rhone-Poulenc Rohrer Pharmaceuticals, PA Labs and Manufacturing

Sterling Pharmaceuticals Precious Metals Laboratory Analysis

Thomas Jefferson University, PA Microbilogy Research

Rhone-Poulenc Rohrer Pharmaceuticals, PA Labs and Manufacturing

Sterling Pharmaceuticals Precious Metals Laboratory Analysis

Thomas Jefferson University, PA Microbiology Research