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Sniper's view of the inauguration
Here is a sniper's eye view of the inauguration. We are lucky to live in a country which is dedicated to security and protecting our leaders from any harm. Several dozens of our countries finest sharpshooters were at the event to prevent any kind of terrorist from disrupting the proceedings.
Lots of high tech techniques and devices were used to protect the president. The most fascinating part for me is just to look at the pictures.
Snipers will watch from rooftops to ensure president's safety
Jeanne Meserve, CNN
WASHINGTON -- (01/19/09) -- For those in Washington for the inauguration, there will be a very visible security presence. If they look up, they will likely see them -- men with rifles, at the ready to protect the president.
Jeanne Meserve goes behind the scenes with the Secret Service elite.
They shoot with great accuracy at great distances, and call it a blend of art and science. They are the counter-snipers of the U.S. Secret Service. "They are very good and I would put them among the best in the world at what they do," said Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan.
Jeanne Meserve, CNN
WASHINGTON -- (01/19/09) -- For those in Washington for the inauguration, there will be a very visible security presence. If they look up, they will likely see them -- men with rifles, at the ready to protect the president.
Jeanne Meserve goes behind the scenes with the Secret Service elite.
They shoot with great accuracy at great distances, and call it a blend of art and science. They are the counter-snipers of the U.S. Secret Service. "They are very good and I would put them among the best in the world at what they do," said Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan.
High-Tech Shield Offers Inauguration Protection
Exclusive Look At What Went Into Making The High Grade Bulletproof Glass To Keep Obama Safe
Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
As Barack Obama prepares for Tuesday's inauguration, so is American Defense System Inc. They created the bulletproof glass that will shield Obama. Armen Keteyian took a look at this high grade glass and its designers. When Barack Obama first stepped out on the stage as president-elect, a new transparent shield made its own debut.
CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian recently took an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the high-tech suburban New York company, little known to the public, that created the shield entrusted with the monumental task of protecting the president: American Defense Systems Inc.
"We are here to protect and serve those who protect, defend and serve us," said the president and CEO of ADSI, Tony Piscitelli.
Mr. Obama's shield is starkly different -- lighter, thinner, and stronger -- than the one first built to guard President Ronald Reagan. Today, there are multi-layered combinations of space-age material, including glass, ceramic, crystal, and even polymers, like those used to cover a golf ball. One side of the glass is called the attack side. President-elect Obama, standing on the inside will be facing what is called the "safe side." The glass is designed to resist bullets, blasts and unwanted entry while providing the clear-eyed access the press and public have come to expect. "This glass went under the scrutiny of three men with special lights and jeweler's loupe," said Piscitelli.
ADSI allowed two NYPD sharpshooters to put their product to the test. In all, they fired more than 75 rounds of high-caliber ammo into a shield. CBS News then inspected the results with Vic LaSala, the company's head of research and development. The attack-side glass was harmed by the bullets, which created spider-web patterns on it. But the safe side, though it had spewed bits of debris, remained smooth and solid.
The defense company doesn't just protect presidents and the pope. Its armor and shields are also safeguarding the lives of law enforcement, and troops on the front lines in Afghanistan and Iraq. But for all ADSI does to keep our military safe by modifying vehicles, shielding our soldiers from snipers and bombs, it's most vital mission is to protect and serve the president.
Exclusive Look At What Went Into Making The High Grade Bulletproof Glass To Keep Obama Safe
Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
As Barack Obama prepares for Tuesday's inauguration, so is American Defense System Inc. They created the bulletproof glass that will shield Obama. Armen Keteyian took a look at this high grade glass and its designers. When Barack Obama first stepped out on the stage as president-elect, a new transparent shield made its own debut.
CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian recently took an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the high-tech suburban New York company, little known to the public, that created the shield entrusted with the monumental task of protecting the president: American Defense Systems Inc.
"We are here to protect and serve those who protect, defend and serve us," said the president and CEO of ADSI, Tony Piscitelli.
Mr. Obama's shield is starkly different -- lighter, thinner, and stronger -- than the one first built to guard President Ronald Reagan. Today, there are multi-layered combinations of space-age material, including glass, ceramic, crystal, and even polymers, like those used to cover a golf ball. One side of the glass is called the attack side. President-elect Obama, standing on the inside will be facing what is called the "safe side." The glass is designed to resist bullets, blasts and unwanted entry while providing the clear-eyed access the press and public have come to expect. "This glass went under the scrutiny of three men with special lights and jeweler's loupe," said Piscitelli.
ADSI allowed two NYPD sharpshooters to put their product to the test. In all, they fired more than 75 rounds of high-caliber ammo into a shield. CBS News then inspected the results with Vic LaSala, the company's head of research and development. The attack-side glass was harmed by the bullets, which created spider-web patterns on it. But the safe side, though it had spewed bits of debris, remained smooth and solid.
The defense company doesn't just protect presidents and the pope. Its armor and shields are also safeguarding the lives of law enforcement, and troops on the front lines in Afghanistan and Iraq. But for all ADSI does to keep our military safe by modifying vehicles, shielding our soldiers from snipers and bombs, it's most vital mission is to protect and serve the president.
When you scan thru that image, it's amazing to see how many cameras are there. Almost everyone has one.
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