I believe that the Bolo Stick is the best and most cost-effective security device on the market today. As a Fire Chief, I endorse the Bolo Stick because of its simplicity, ease of use, and compliance with local fire codes. As a parent, I endorse the Bolo Stick because it will keep my kids safer.
Brian Taylor - Fire Chief, Pleasant Township Fire Department Franklin County, Ohio - Grove City, OH
In a smaller school district built over years of changing building codes, Bolo Stick was the product we selected which met all of our criteria to function with the least possible amount of human or mechanical error, while consistently and uniformly securing doors opening in both directions. Using Bolo Stick uniformly throughout the district provided the opportunity to streamline training for regular and substitute staff and comply with newly enacted legislation. Our staff has reported feeling empowered and more confident in the knowledge that once Bolo Stick is deployed, no threat can get into their classroom(s).
John C. Jones - Bullard Independent School Distict - Director of School Safety - Bullard, TX
We felt it was the best quality device that was out there... the easiest for our teachers to use and for our maintenance staff to install.
John Grabowski - Champion Local Schools Superintendent - Warren, OH
Mr. Bill Barna at Bolo Stick has truly gone out of his way to develop a great partnership with Liberty ISD. His personal commitment to helping us ensure the safety of our students, teachers, and staff has never wavered. Liberty ISD appreciates the personal support that is always one call away.
Dusty McGee - Assistant Superintendent, Liberty ISD - Liberty, TX
It's a great device to aid in the safety of our students
Dave Harrison - School Resource Officer, Lordstown Police Department - Warren, OH
The Bolo Stick is an affordable way to safeguard our children's lives
Dave Hayes - Chief of Police, Sagamore Hills Police Department, former SWAT and Prince George's County Police Department - Northfield, OH
It's a small device. It's easy to use, easy to deploy when you're stressed during an emergency and maybe you're hands don't work so well. This is a great device.
Captain Joe Puckett - Former Law Enforcement Administrator Safety Strategy Expert - Medford, OR
When I look at Bolo Stick I see a tool that will change the outcome of these horrific events that are becoming a trend within our schools
Alan Bansky - Phoenix Police Department, Homeland Defense Bureau Intelligence Officer - Phoenix, AZ
I was looking for a safe, affordable way to add that extra security and Bolo Stick delivered. The Bolo Stick was easy to use and able to be done from inside the classroom.
Jason Gray - Superintendent Trumbull County Career & Technical Center - Warren, OH
The Bolo Stick will make a tremendous change in the improvement of patient outcome in critical incidents
Shawn Bryant - Mass Casualty Expert - Warren, OH
Bolo Stick is code compliant and it's one-step activation can save lives
Clyde McKenzie - Fire Chief (Retired) Bazetta Township Fire Department, Ohio Fire Cheifs Association Board of Director - Bazetta, OH
We tried to replicate what it would be like to use this when tensions were high... where people were nervous, scared and trying to act quickly... we felt that of all the devices we tested that the Bolo Stick offered... plenty of tolerance for the pin, a lot of clearance, won't bind and so in a rush, we don't have to worry about something failing or not happening.
A.J. Calderone - LaBrae School District Superintendent - LaBrae, OH
The optimal device that is on the market to ensure that we keep the students as safe as we possibly can and that our staff feels secure at the same time.
Kevin Spicher - Howland School District Superintendent - Warren, OH
Very rarely do you work with the owner and inventor of a product in our business. William (Bill) Barna is truly the reason this company is successful! Our district is small and could be a blip on his radar, but he treated us like we were his only client. The product is amazingly easy to install and super effective. We looked at them all and the Bolo Stick was runaway the winner. The price point was very friendly for a small school budget and the company stands behind every product they sell. I won’t recommend any other product for door safety to my colleagues because the Bolo Stick is that good.
Jeff Hobbs - Superintendent Fairlawn Local Schools - Sidney, OH
Southwest Construction has just completed the installation of 70 Bolosticks in a local Jewish high school in Los Angeles. The product works well, and installation was easy and as described in your videos. Students and staff were instructed on implementing the Bolo stick, and were impressed with how easy it was to lock the doors. There is a renewed sense of security among all, and even the hired armed guards are impressed with the product and its use. Thank you for helping keep our precious students safe.
Tomer Grimberg - Southwest Construction NAHB Certified - N/A
I've acquire virtually every barricade device on the market to review and demo during facility security assessments and school visits. Bolo Stick has been my go-to recommendation for school districts for a few years now and will be for many more. For a device to be effective, it must be 1) cost-effective 2) easy to install 3) most importantly, EASY TO USE. You guys got it right. Keep up the great work.
Ken Thomas - Security Professional - N/A
I have a home with two sliding glass doors and there's nothing I hate more than having that big ugly stick in the door blocking it so no one can break in. So today I changed that I ordered these Bolo Stick Patio door safety pins. Took me literally 5 minutes to install them both, no more big ugly stick and now I have a clean look with a safety pin that's solid steel and stronger than the piece of wood ever was protecting my home! Best part it's made in the USA!
Carl Fercana - Customer - N/A
Excited to have the extra security for my sliders! And SO easy to install!! Thank you William John! #BOLOSTICK
Melissa Waid Massar Shuten - Customer - N/A
"The Bolo Stick works as advertised and is an effective secondary door locking device. The simplicity of the design makes it fool proof to use-even under the stress of an emergency. Just slide the round peg in the round hole, and the door is secure. The Bolo Stick is made with quality materials right here in the USA, and is extremely economical compared to many other devices on the market. Installation time is also minimal, and the customer service is excellent!"
Bruce A. Otley - Superintendent Liberty-Benton Local Schools - Findlay, Ohio
