Security teams can face significant challenges as they strive to quickly screen large numbers of people while maintaining high security standards.
Solutions that require extensive top-to-bottom manual searches and hand wanding can be time-consuming and invasive, potentially leading to long lines, stressed security teams, and unhappy visitors.
Weapons detection systems are designed to help venues improve their security posture while supporting an efficient and welcoming experience for visitors and staff.
Weapons detection systems are designed to support operational efficiency and ease the potential burden on security personnel by offering visibility into who to search and the location of the potential threat. This can help provide a minimally invasive search and streamline the threat resolution process performed by operators.
Weapons detection systems aim to provide a fast, free-flow entry experience. Depending on the system, up to 4000 visitors can pass through a weapons detection system per hour, dependent upon venue sensitivity and threat resolution process.
From a potential customer’s perspective, there are several key factors to consider in evaluating a modern weapons detection system. These include:
Advanced AI pinpoints and distinguishes a wide variety of potential threats from many common everyday items, such as phones and keys.
Connected tablet to identify the potential threat location, designed to help operators reduce search time and speed up resolution.
An image of the person who alerted and the location(s) of the potential threat(s) helps eliminate potential bias in decision-making and reduce the need for invasive manual searches.
Analytics, automated reports, visual dashboards, and on-the-go mobile app aim to strengthen security and streamline operations.
Integration with existing security systems and protocols offers a comprehensive view of the security posture across the venue.
Systems should be user-friendly for security personnel and not require extensive training for proper use.
When assessing weapons detection systems, conducting independent testing is a recommended step to understanding detection performance, alert rates, and how to address alert resolution. The following considerations provide a comprehensive foundation for potential ways you can conduct fair comparative testing between systems.
A layered security approach, combining walk-through weapons detection and X-ray bag scanners, can benefit venues like schools, hospitals, stadiums, and amusement parks, especially in cluttered environments. To address efficiency and operational concerns, it’s crucial to choose systems designed for ease of use.
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Concealed weapons detection is vital for venues where large crowds gather, such as stadiums, schools, casinos, and more. Evolv Express® has screened over 2 billion visitors since 2019, using AI and sensor technology, designed to quickly identify potential threats while maintaining efficient entry.
For added security, Evolv eXpedite offers autonomous X-ray bag scanning, using AI and high-speed imaging to detect threats concealed in bags. Together, Evolv Express
and eXpedite
provide a layered security approach, designed to strengthen detection in high-clutter environments and reducing the burden on security staff while optimizing the visitor experience.