Electric fences approved in the El Paso city limits

From the El Paso Times - By Aileen B. Flores  - El Paso City Council passed an ordinance allowing the use of electric fences within the city limits. Currently, electric fences are only used in farming and ranching areas. The new rule attempts to deter crime on commercial and industrial sites. Under the new ordinance, the electric fence shall be surrounded by a 6- to 8-feet tall non-electrical fence or wall. Visible signs warning the public about the existence of an electric fence are also required under the new law. In addition, the fence shall only be energized at times when the business is closed to the public. Some council members raised concerns about the safety and the danger that an electric fence system may cause to the general public or site workers.  A video of The Electric Guard Dog CEO Jack DeMao touching an electric fence was showed to council to show that the electric system does not harm anybody, but only helps to prevent criminals from trespassing.  Michael Pate, director of business development of The Electric Guard Dog, said the point of the demonstration is to show that the sensation of touching an electrified fence is very unpleasant.  "People just do not like to have anything electrical running through their body," he said. "This is a very safe product." Read more

Electric fences approved in the El Paso city limits