Part 1: Accelerating security screening Long lines for security screening, once the bane of fans at just about every sports and entertainment venue, are rapidly disappearing of late thanks to new security screening technology that is gaining rapid acceptance among venue owners and operators. The pandemic opened a new chapter in stadium operations. Common wisdom […]
Security Scanners Market Report: Exception processing, and preventing tragedy
Part 2: Exception processing, preventing tragedy While we introduced this series by highlighting the benefits of accelerating security screening and the obvious benefits of reducing staffing requirements, we must acknowledge the importance of preventing bad actors from carrying a weapon or weapons into a public venue. The examples of tragedy are too numerous to enumerate […]
Security Scanners Market Report: Who are the providers in the stadium security scanner marketplace?
Part 3: Who are the providers? Since many of the providers in the walk-through security screening marketplace are privately held it is hard to get exact statistics on the number of systems deployed, or the exact costs of systems to venues. However, because of some media reports of contract proposals to public schools and other […]
Expanding on the success of Express Facial Authentication Solutions
By Jason Meeks, Wicket 2023 NFL Season in review: Cleveland Browns expand on success of Express Facial Authentication Solutions It’s been a few days since the 2023 NFL season officially ended, and everyone is already looking ahead to next season — including the MVP of the victorious Kansas City Chiefs, who set his vision on […]
Security Scanners Market Report: Evolv Technology off to fast start in walk-through security scanners market
Company: Evolv Technology Product: Evolv Express weapons detection system What it looks like: A two-lane system with one big panel gate in the middle and two smaller pole-type gates, one on each side. According to Evolv, its scanners use magnetic field scanning to identify not just objects but also the composition of objects, like different […]
Security Scanners Market Report: Garrett touts security features of its traditional metal detectors
Company: Garrett Product: Paragon and PD 6500i metal detectors What it looks like: Traditional box-like detector with two sides and a connecting panel on top. How it works: People walk through one at a time, stopping if there is an alert. LED lights up and down the back side panels show staff approximately where a […]
