SERIOUS SECURITY

    Security metal detectors are no longer reserved for high-risk environments, such as airports and prisons. Today's instruments help safeguard a variety of facilities and special events, from schools and offices to athletic competitions and awards ceremonies.

    The following list outlines the main functions of security metal detectors and some of the environments in which they are used.

1. Checkpoint Security Screening (Weapons detection)
  High traffic
    Airports
    Schools
    Courthouses
    Special Events
    Workplace violence

  Moderate traffic
    Hospitals
    Government facilities
    Banks
    Entertainment facilities (Malls, bars, discos, restaurants)

  Low traffic
    Prisons

2. Reverse Checkpoint Security Screening (Loss/ theft prevention)
  Corporate, small business

3. Law Enforcement Screening
  Police searches
  Evidence gathering

4. Other
  Package inspection

Definitions:
    Checkpoint security screening - The use of walk-through and/or hand-held metal detectors to deter and detect weapons possession.
    Reverse checkpoint security screening - The use of walk-through metal detectors to deter and detect merchandise/product theft.
    Law enforcement screening - The use of hand held and/or security ground search detectors to detect stolen property and crime scene evidence, and to conduct police searches.