Best Gun Detection Systems for Hospitals (2026)
Summary: This guide explores the best gun detection systems for hospitals in 2026. It covers why hospitals need these systems, how they were evaluated, a side-by-side comparison of top vendors, detailed reviews of three leading options (including Athena Security, Evolv, and ZeroEyes), a hospital-specific checklist to choose the right system, common deployment mistakes to avoid, […]
Hospital Security Companies Making Healthcare Safer in 2026
Summary: This guide compares hospital security companies offering solutions like AI-powered weapons detection, access control, trained guards, and integrated surveillance for healthcare environments. Included vendors are Athena Security, Allied Universal, Securitas Technology, Avigilon, and Evolv Technology. The guide focuses on their use cases, tech capabilities, pricing models, and healthcare compliance. You’ll also find a buyer’s […]
5 Hospital Security Solutions Every Healthcare Facility Needs
Summary: This guide explores the most essential hospital security solutions that healthcare facilities in the U.S. need today to address rising violence and operational risks. It covers why hospitals are vulnerable to gun violence, outlines major hospital security challenges, and presents five must-have security technologies. The solutions include walkthrough metal detectors, X-ray baggage scanners, visitor […]
Top Concealed Weapons Detection Vendors 2026: Compared
Summary: Not every weapons detection system senses the same way, and that difference matters more than the brand name. This guide compares the seven concealed weapons detection vendors buyers most often evaluate in 2026: Athena Security, Evolv, Xtract One, CEIA, Garrett, Metrasens, and SoundThinking SafePointe. For each vendor, the guide covers the sensing technology (active […]
From Detection to Decision: Turning Security Data Into Actionable Insight
In today’s security landscape, organizations—especially hospitals—are moving beyond standalone systems and toward integrated security ecosystems. While weapons detection systems (WDS) and visitor management systems for hospitals (VMS) each provide value independently, their true power emerges when they operate together. By combining detection with identity and intent, organizations can move from isolated alerts to real-time security […]
Why California Hospitals Need Both Weapons Detection and Visitor Management Under AB 2975
California hospitals are operating in a new reality. With the passage of california AB 2975, workplace violence prevention is no longer just a policy initiative — it is an operational mandate. Healthcare systems must now demonstrate meaningful, defensible action to reduce risk at entrances, protect staff, and document prevention efforts. Many hospitals are installing Concealed […]
California Hospitals: The Clock is Ticking for Automated Weapons Detection Bill AB 2975
This isn’t just a recommendation; it’s a legal requirement with serious implications for compliance, patient flow, and staff safety. Let’s break down what hospitals need to know, and why proactive planning is essential. The Mandate: What’s Required by 2027? Gone are the days when a simple metal detector or security guard with a wand would […]
Building Trust and Integrity at Athena: A Commitment to Safety
As the CEO of Athena, I want to take a moment to share what drives our mission and how we strive to embody trust and integrity in every aspect of our business. As a company specializing in weapons detection technology, our responsibility extends far beyond the products we develop; it encompasses the safety and peace […]
Staffing a Weapons-Detection System: What’s the Right
Hospitals, schools, theme parks, museums, stadiums, and other facilities have been increasingly adding weapons-detection systems (WDSs) to their entrances to combat growing violent crime. Used properly, this technology has repeatedly demonstrated its value. But few people are talking about a critical issue involving these systems: the deployment of manpower. A high school where hundreds of students pour […]
Casino Goes All In on Advanced Weapons Detection
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