Government facilities face constant security threats while maintaining public access. Athena Security provides AI-powered weapons detection systems that screen everyone entering government buildings without bottlenecks. Our technology helps federal, state, and local agencies protect personnel and visitors by supplying more data points to make a split-second decision.
Highlights:
AI-powered detection catches concealed weapons instantly
Screen 400+ people per hour, zero wait
Integrates with existing government security infrastructure
Athena Security has protected government facilities since 2018, earning trust from federal agencies including the U.S. Army and Air Force. We’ve screened millions of visitors nationwide.
Unlike traditional metal detectors that trigger false alarms, our AI-powered system identifies genuine threats while allowing keys and phones to pass through. Your security team receives real time alerts only when weapons are detected. Our platform digitizes DHS compliance requirements.
Our weapons detection system screens every person entering your government building without requiring them to stop or remove items. Federal agencies and courthouses use this technology to maintain security checkpoints without the bottlenecks traditional metal detectors cause.
The system uses active wave imaging and artificial intelligence to analyze items on a moving person. When weapons are detected, security personnel receive silent alerts with visual verification. False alarm rates stay below 0.05% when paired with a AI X-Ray.
Our AI X-ray technology integrates with your government building’s weapons detection to screen bags and packages. The system uses computer vision to identify firearms, knives, explosives, and prohibited items in real time, reducing the workload on security personnel.
The AI monitors operators and stops the conveyor belt when threats are inside the machine. Your security team gets immediate alerts with threat highlighting, making secondary screenings faster and more accurate. Detection capabilities improve with every scan.
Our visitor management system streamlines check-in for government buildings while providing real-time background checks and watchlist screening. Federal facilities use this technology to track visitor access, verify identities, and maintain security protocols.
The system scans driver’s licenses, screens against nationwide watchlists, and prints badges in seconds. Your security personnel can see who’s in the building, where they’re going, and when they left. It functions during internet outages.
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 facility’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, compliance documentation, and answers to all your questions before you commit.
We install during off-hours so your facility 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.
Government buildings face unique security challenges while maintaining public access and constitutional rights. Traditional metal detectors create bottlenecks and fail to detect modern concealed weapons effectively.
Government buildings process hundreds of daily visitors during peak hours, creating security checkpoint delays that frustrate citizens and reduce operational efficiency.
Our passive screening technology processes 400+ people per hour with zero wait times. Visitors walk through at normal speed while AI identifies concealed weapons and alerts security personnel only when threats are detected.
Government facilities have numerous public entrances but can’t staff full security teams at every door without significant budget increases and staffing challenges.
One monitoring station covers all entry points simultaneously with integrated weapons detection systems. AI prioritizes alerts across locations so your security team responds efficiently to actual threats rather than monitoring empty checkpoints.
Federal and state regulations require detailed security screening logs, but manual documentation creates gaps in audit trails and consumes security staff time.
Our platform automatically documents every screening event per DHS best practices, including prohibited items logs, equipment testing records, and secondary screening procedures. Compliance reports are generated instantly for audits.
Traditional metal detectors trigger constant false alarms for keys, phones, belt buckles, and medical devices, requiring security staff to conduct time-consuming secondary screenings that slow operations.
AI-powered detection distinguishes between everyday items and genuine threats, reducing false positives by 99.9%. Your security personnel receive alerts only for actual weapons, eliminating unnecessary secondary screenings and maintaining operational efficiency.
Government buildings already have access control systems, video surveillance, and alarm infrastructure, but adding weapons detection typically requires replacing existing security frameworks entirely.
Our weapons detection technology integrates seamlessly with broader security systems including access control, video management platforms, and emergency notification systems. Your existing security infrastructure becomes more effective without costly replacement.
Modern threats include 3D-printed firearms, ceramic knives (AI-Xray only), and weapons designed to evade traditional metal detection, creating vulnerabilities that standard security measures can’t address effectively.
Our AI analyzes thermal signatures and body positions to detect concealed weapons regardless of material composition. The system identifies threats that traditional metal detectors miss, including non-metallic weapons and items hidden in bags.
Government facility managers often delay security upgrades, waiting for next year’s budget or assuming current measures are sufficient. But every day without modern threat detection exposes your building to preventable risks.
Facilities without modern detection face $5-15 million settlements following workplace violence. Insurance premiums increase annually as carriers require documented security. One incident costs more than years of prevention..
Security breaches destroy citizen confidence in government institutions. News spreads instantly through media and social channels, damaging your facility's reputation and reducing public engagement for years.
Facilities without documented threat prevention risk failed audits and mandatory improvement orders. Federal security standards tighten continuously. Reactive compliance costs 3-5 times more than proactive implementation.
Government employees factor workplace safety into career decisions. Facilities without visible security face higher turnover, recruitment challenges, and reduced productivity as staff worry about threats daily..
We help government facilities across the country secure their entryways with AI-powered X-ray screening.
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 facility size, number of entry points, and integration requirements with existing security infrastructure. We provide free security assessments to recommend solutions that fit your budget. Many government facilities achieve ROI within 18-24 months through reduced security staffing needs and improved operational efficiency.
Athena’s Entryway Platform stands apart because it’s not just a weapons detection system—it’s a fully integrated, data-rich security platform. Most competitors focus on detection only; Athena focuses on detection + identity + data + compliance.
Entryway Platform (Not Just a Sensor)
Athena combines everything into one native system:
All of this is built in one platform, not stitched together from third parties.
We’re the only platform designed around DHS best practices with automatic compliance documentation. Our system works with multiple hardware brands, giving you the flexibility that traditional vendors don’t offer. Plus, we integrate weapons detection with visitor management and AI X-ray into one unified security platform used by federal agencies.
Implementation timelines range from one to six weeks, depending on facility size and complexity. We conduct virutal or in-person security assessments quickly, deliver proposals within one week, and schedule installations around your operational needs. Our team stays on-site for as long that is needed post-installation for training and ongoing support.
If your facility serves the public, houses government employees, or contains sensitive information, weapons detection is worth evaluating. Buildings with multiple entry points, high daily visitor volumes, or security checkpoints that currently cause bottlenecks benefit most from AI-powered screening technology.
Your security personnel receive comprehensive training on system operation, alert response, and compliance documentation. We stay on-site for as long that is needed after installation and provide 24/7 technical support through our dedicated portal. Software updates and AI improvements deploy automatically with no downtime required.
Our AI identifies concealed weapons with high accuracy while reducing false alarm rates compared to traditional metal detectors. The system detects both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including ceramic knives (if X-ray used) and 3D-printed firearms that standard metal detection misses. Accuracy improves continuously as the AI learns from millions of screenings.
Our weapons detection technology processes hundreds of people per hour without creating bottlenecks at security checkpoints when paired with our AI-Xray baggage scanners. During peak morning and lunch periods, visitors walk through at normal speed while AI monitors every person. Your security team maintains high security standards without the delays traditional screening creates.
Installation happens during off-hours, so daily operations continue without interruption.
Our platform is NDAA, BAA and TAA compliant. designed around Department of Homeland Security best practices. We’ve earned federal contracts, including U.S. Army and Air Force deployments. The system documents screening procedures per DHS guidelines which no other system in the markets does.
Athena’s AI X-ray baggage scanner scan bags, packages, and personal belongings to identify potential threats. Operators can view detailed images and receive AI-assisted alerts for prohibited or suspicious items while being able to process more information.
These systems support compliance and security mandates by:
In a Federal government building environment, when a potential threat is identified in the X-ray, the AI X-ray immediately stops the conveyor belt with the item still inside the tunnel. This prevents the bag or object from exiting the machine and ensures the visitor cannot access it.
Security personnel are simultaneously alerted and follow established courthouse security protocols to safely resolve the situation. By keeping the item secured within the X-ray unit, the federal building maintains control of the threat, reduces the risk of escalation, and protects judges, staff, and the public.
Athena’s new secondary screening technology uses advanced radar imaging to quickly and efficiently inspect areas like feet, boots, and bags without slowing down the entry process.
This allows security personnel to resolve 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.
