Fiber Patrol Provides A Layer Of Defense During Presidential Visit
02 November 2006
Elko, Nevada, November 2, 2006 - President George W. Bush flew in to Elko, Nevada for a campaign rally held on the tarmac of Elko Regional Airport. Although Air Force One was on the ground for only an hour, the Secret Service had been working with airport administration for days in advance to ensure presidential safety.
This time around, agents had help from the airport's own state-of-the-art security. The Fiber Patrol advanced intrusion detection system provided a layer of defense during the visit. Fiber Patrol was on high alert to report the location of any possible perimeter breach to the security operators, working in close coordination with the Secret Service.
"Secret Service was thoroughly impressed with our security capabilities and particularly with the fiber patrol system," said Rick Hofheins, the airport's assistant director, security manager, and a US Marine Corps veteran. "We were honored with the opportunity to showcase these advanced technologies to the nation's premier security professionals."
The Fiber Patrol intrusion detection system has been in service in Elko for over two years.
