Highlights:
AI detects concealed weapons and a wide range of potential threats.
Screen hundreds of visitors per hour at normal walking speed
Reduces more false alarms compared to metal detectors
Athena Security has deployed weapons detection systems with AI X-ray baggage scanners in government buildings and courthouses nationwide since 2018. Our AI-powered technology is trusted by federal facilities including U.S. Army and Air Force installations, and we maintain full NDAA, BAA compliance for government contracts.
Unlike walk through metal detectors that disrupt courthouse operations and create security lines, our system works passively as people walk through at normal speed. Security personnel receive silent alerts with visual verification when potential threats are detected.
Our weapons detection system screens every person entering your courthouse without slowing foot traffic or requiring dedicated security screenings at every entry point. Courthouses and government buildings use this technology to maintain a secure environment while preventing firearms and metal weapons from reaching courtrooms.
The system uses computer vision and metal detection to find threats. When a potential threat is detected, security personnel receive instant alerts with visual verification showing the location on the visitor’s body.
Our AI X-ray technology integrates with baggage screening to detect threats in real time, including firearms, knives, ammunition, explosives, and emerging threats like 3D-printed weapons. The artificial intelligence flags prohibited items instantly while security personnel maintain focus on high-priority alerts.
The system differentiates organic materials from inorganic materials and stops the conveyor belt automatically when weapons are detected inside the scanner. This prevents operator fatigue during high volume times when traditional systems overwhelm security staff with false alerts.
Our visitor management platform streamlines courthouse check-in while providing real-time background checks and watchlist screening. Government buildings use this technology to verify visitor identity, log entry and exit times, and ensure compliance with security protocols.
The platform scans driver’s licenses and passports to extract visitor information automatically, screens against custom watchlists for barred individuals, and prints credentials with photo verification. Security personnel receive instant alerts if flagged individuals attempt entry.
Our holographic telepresence security officer projects life-size, interactive virtual security personnel at courthouse entry points. One remote operator can secure miti locations simultaneously, providing 24/7 coverage while reducing staffing costs.
The hologram greets visitors, provides directions, answers common questions through AI-powered responses, and connects to live operators when human intervention is needed. Your facility maintains a visible security presence without the operational costs of traditional staffing models.
Athena delivers capabilities other security solutions cannot match. Our platform addresses real-world challenges security personnel face while helping organizations meet federal compliance requirements.
Most weapons detection vendors lock you into proprietary equipment. That means limited choices and potential vendor dependence for years. Athena’s platform works with Apollo 500, Apollo 650, CEIA Opengate, Garrett, and Metrasens Ultra systems. You select hardware that matches your throughput requirements, budget constraints, and facility layout.
Athena is the only platform designed specifically around Department of Homeland Security best practices for patron screening. The system digitizes and enforces guidelines including documentation requirements, testing protocols, and secondary screening procedures. When auditors arrive, you have complete documentation.
We pioneered and patented technology that detects visitors attempting to bypass screening entirely. Traditional metal detectors only monitor the portal itself. Our computer vision algorithms monitor the entire screening area continuously. When individuals attempt to evade detection, security staff receive instant notifications. This proactive threat detection catches attempts other gun detection systems miss completely.
While competitors offer point solutions, Athena integrates weapons detection with visitor management, AI X-ray screening, telepresence security, and augmented reality alert glasses. When the X-ray system detects a threat, it automatically alerts AR glasses and triggers personalized hologram instructions. That integration creates layered security measures traditional systems cannot provide.
Security leaders at Duke Health, Memorial Hermann, and Lamar Consolidated ISD trust Athena to protect their people. See why hospitals, schools, and government buildings choose our platform. Book a 30-minute demo and we’ll show you exactly what our concealed weapons detection system can do for your facility.
You schedule a consultation, and we listen. Our specialists respond within 24 hours to understand your courthouse’s specific security needs.
We visit your facility to assess entry points, traffic patterns, and system integration. Your operations continue without interruption.
You receive a detailed proposal with ROI projections, DHS compliance documentation, and answers to all your questions before you commit.
We install during off-hours so your courthouse stays fully operational. Our team integrates seamlessly with your existing security infrastructure.
Your security team gets comprehensive training on monitoring, alerts, and compliance procedures. We stay on-site for two days post-installation and provide 24/7 support.
Many courthouse administrators delay security upgrades, assuming traditional metal detectors provide adequate protection or waiting for budget cycles to align. But every day without modern threat detection exposes your facility to preventable risks, and the costs of inaction compound faster than you realize.
Courthouses without modern weapons detection face average lawsuit settlements of $3-7 million following violent incidents. Insurance carriers tighten security requirements annually, raising premiums and creating coverage gaps.
A single security breach closes courthouse operations for days during investigations. Prosecutors reschedule hundreds of cases, court fees are lost, and emergency security assessments cost more than prevention systems.
Judges and court staff increasingly evaluate workplace safety when considering positions. Courthouses with visible security gaps face higher turnover and struggle to recruit qualified personnel in competitive government markets.
Security lapses spread through legal communities within hours. Attorneys, witnesses, and visitors avoid courthouses with inadequate protection, and media coverage creates lasting damage to public trust in the judicial process.
The device uses low-frequency electromagnetic technology, dynamic non-contact detection, and meets EMC electromagnetic radiation standards. It is safe for pregnant women, children, and other humans, as well as pacemakers and electronic devices.
EN 45502-2-1:2003. (Cardiac pacemakers)
EN 45502-2-2:2008. (Implantable defibrillators)
ISO 14117:2019. (Cardiac pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization devices)
ISO 14708-1:2014 (Implants for surgery)
ISO 14708-2:2019 (Cardiac pacemakers)
ISO 14708-3:2017 (Implantable neurostimulators)
ISO 14708-4:2008 (Implantable infusion pumps) ISO 14708-5:2020 (Circulatory support devices) ISO 14708-6:2019 (Implantable tachyarrhythmia treatment devices) ISO 14708-7:2019 (Cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implant systems)
Athena protects 500+ facilities across the United States. Our AI-powered gun detection system helps security teams at leading organizations create safer environments.
Duke Health deployed our weapons detection platform across 21 screening locations. Memorial Hermann relies on our technology at facilities across Houston. Lamar Consolidated ISD installed 24 systems throughout their school district. Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Indiana Regional Medical Center, and Parkwest Casino chose Athena for integrated entryway security.
Costs vary based on your courthouse size, number of entry points, and integration requirements with existing security infrastructure. We provide free security assessments to recommend the right solution for your budget. Many courthouses see ROI within 18 months through reduced security staffing requirements, elimination of secondary screening delays, and improved operational efficiency during high volume times.
Yes. Our platform integrates seamlessly with your existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, video management platforms, and security operations centers.
The system connects using standard protocols and APIs, allowing your courthouse to enhance security without replacing existing equipment.
We also work with leading security providers to ensure compatibility and a smooth, efficient integration during installation.
If your courthouse experiences morning bottlenecks at security checkpoints, frequent false alarms, or concerns about concealed threats that traditional metal detectors may miss, it may be time to schedule an assessment.
Courthouses working to meet state security mandates, manage multiple entry points, or handle increasing visitor volumes should consider evaluating modern threat detection technology.
Your security personnel receive comprehensive training on system operation, alert monitoring, threat response protocols, and compliance documentation.
Up to 8 hours of training is available to support requirements such as California AB 2975 and similar mandates.
We provide 24/7 technical support through a dedicated portal, with rapid response times for critical issues.
The system also includes automatic software updates, remote diagnostics, and continuous optimization to improve detection accuracy as new threats emerge.
Yes. Our entryway weapons detection systems can process hundreds of people per hour at normal walking speed with fewer bottlenecks.
Throughput can vary depending on what items visitors are allowed to bring into the courthouse, but the system is designed to maintain a smooth and continuous flow under real-world conditions.
During peak hours—when attorneys, witnesses, and visitors arrive at the same time—the system continues to move people efficiently while actively detecting threats.
AI-driven alerts prioritize real risks, allowing security personnel to focus on credible threats instead of managing false alarms.
This ensures consistent, efficient screening even during high-volume periods such as jury selection or high-profile trials.
Athena’s new secondary screening technology for courthouses use advanced imaging radar to quickly and efficiently inspect areas like feet, boots, and bags without slowing down the entry process.
This allows security personnel to resolve secondary screening alerts faster, reducing delays and keeping lines moving.
The system also uses AI to highlight potential threat areas, helping minimize human error and ensuring more accurate, consistent screening.
By speeding up secondary checks while improving accuracy, courthouses can maintain strong security without creating bottlenecks at the entrance.
You need a platform that catches threats before they enter your facility. Athena’s AI-powered system works with the hardware you choose while adding intelligent oversight that traditional metal detectors lack. Our technology helps you meet DHS best practices, reduce staffing gaps, and document every screening for compliance auditing.
