Government & Military Security Solutions

Terrorist groups maintain enduring intent to conduct or inspire attacks in the homeland, while potential violent extremist responses to domestic sociopolitical developments create ongoing, unpredictable risks. 

Military installations confront unique vulnerabilities including insider threats from personnel with authorized access, domestic extremism targeting service members and families, and foreign espionage efforts. Shootings at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fort Hood, and Washington Navy Yard demonstrate that even highly secure government facilities remain vulnerable to determined attackers.

High-risk government operations face disproportionate threats: child protective services offices deal with custody disputes, code enforcement confronts angry property owners, tax offices handle financial conflicts, and courts face convicted offenders and hostile parties. Federal courthouses have experienced multiple security incidents including threats against judges and attacks on security personnel, while state and local offices face elevated risks during contentious public meetings, permit disputes, and enforcement actions. 

Military family support centers, childcare facilities, and medical treatment facilities serve vulnerable populations who need protection but also require welcoming, accessible environments. The challenge is allowing legitimate public business to proceed normally while maintaining the capability to lock down instantly when genuine threats emerge, a balance that traditional security solutions struggle to achieve.

Government procurement processes compound the problem, often requiring 6-18 months for design, bidding, permits, and installation before a single employee is protected. Historic government buildings face additional constraints where modifications to doors, frames, or architectural features may be prohibited entirely, and even modern facilities must navigate fire marshal approvals, ADA compliance verification, and building code reviews. Every renovation triggers lengthy approval processes that delay protection for months or years while employees remain vulnerable. 

Military installations face similar challenges, with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria requirements, Berry Amendment compliance for American-made products, and security clearance considerations for contractors accessing sensitive areas. For a typical government building with 200 employees, electronic retrofits cost $1,875 per employee compared to just $25 per employee with Fighting Chance Solutions. State and local governments operating on tight budgets cannot afford these costs, and federal facilities bound by procurement regulations cannot move quickly even when funding is available.

Fire codes prohibit permanent door obstructions, ADA regulations require accessible routes that cannot be blocked, and emergency evacuation procedures must remain fully functional at all times. Military installations add another layer with DoD Antiterrorism/Force Protection standards, Installation Access Control requirements, and Physical Security Program mandates that must all be satisfied. 

Most commercial security products fail to meet these requirements. Permanent installations trigger building code reviews, electronic systems require fire marshal approval, and structural modifications violate historic preservation rules. The challenge is finding security solutions that enhance protection without violating any of the numerous federal, state, local, and military regulations that govern government facilities.