Evolv Technology, renowned for its AI-powered solutions, screens around four million individuals daily to help prevent the introduction of unauthorized weapons into various locations.
Since 2021, the company's Evolv Express® system has tagged over 1.7 million weapons, significantly aiding in ensuring the safety of public spaces. Today, Evolv introduced the Screened by Evolv™ seal, a new emblem for customers to display on entry points or digital platforms, signifying the utilization of Evolv's advanced weapons detection technology.
Enhancing Public Safety
With rising expectations for public safety, research underscores the positive influence of weapons screening on event attendee experiences.
A survey by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) revealed that attendees feel more secure when screening is implemented. Federal insights from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) also highlight that modern, high-throughput screening approaches can improve perceived safety without negatively affecting entry experiences when properly deployed.
Comprehensive Security Strategies
The technology is a vital component of a comprehensive security strategy
Evolv's partners report similar experiences. For instance, a post-event survey at Riverside Convention Center, where Evolv Express has been in use for over two years, indicated that nine out of ten attendees believe weapons detection systems enhance safety, with over 80% rating the screening process favorably for its speed and efficiency.
The technology is a vital component of a comprehensive security strategy that also involves trained personnel, established protocols, and collaboration with public safety officials. In districts like Spartanburg District 5 Schools, over half of the students expressed feeling safer with weapons detection systems in place, emphasizing the technology's value in educational settings.
Promoting Advanced Risk Reduction
Devin Vanaman, Director of Security at Riverside Convention Center, stated, "We needed a solution that was efficient and guest-friendly while supporting our overall security operations. Evolv gave us the confidence that we could maintain strong screening while still treating our guests with respect."
The Screened by Evolv seal functions as a visible indicator that a facility has integrated weapons screening into its broader safety strategy. By featuring this seal on entryways, websites, and digital communications, venues can convey their commitment to advanced risk-reduction measures.
Supporting Iconic Destinations
According to Alexandra Ozerkis, Chief Marketing Officer of Evolv Technology, "We take our role and responsibility as a security partner very seriously and understand that trust is at the center of what we do. We are proud to have screened more than four billion people worldwide as part of our customers' overall safety plans. We continue to work towards solving the hard problems facing security operators."
Evolv's technology is trusted by a wide range of clients, including some of the world's most iconic destinations, schools, hospitals, stadiums, performing arts centers, and houses of worship.
Evolv Technology, a pioneer in AI-powered weapons detection, screens approximately four million people each day to help prevent weapons from entering venues where they are prohibited. Since 2021, Evolv customers have used the Evolv Express® system to tag over 1.7 million weapons, helping to prevent those weapons from entering the places where people live, work, learn and play.
Today, Evolv announces the launch of its new Screened by Evolv™ seal available to customers to be placed on entry doors and/or digital assets, providing a clear and recognizable signal that a venue or organization uses Evolv’s advanced weapons detection technology as part of its security operations.
Public safety expectations
As public safety expectations continue to rise, research indicates that weapons screening can play a positive role in the experience of an event attendee. A national spectator survey by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) found that event attendees cite a greater sense of safety when screening is used.
Federal guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) similarly emphasizes that modern, high‑throughput screening approaches can enhance perceived safety without adversely impacting entry experience when properly deployed.
Overall security approach
Evolv customers have reported similar findings. In a post‑event guest survey conducted at Riverside Convention Center, which has used Evolv Express for over two years, more than 1,000 attendees were asked about their entry experience.
Nine out of ten respondents said that having a weapons detection system in place contributes to an increased sense of safety as part of the venue’s overall security approach, and more than 80% rated the screening experience positively, citing its speed and ease. Weapons detection technology is one component of a layered security strategy that includes trained personnel, established operational procedures, and coordination with public safety partners. And, in surveys conducted by Spartanburg District 5 Schools, more than half of the students reported feeling safer knowing a weapons detection system was in place, highlighting the role screening can play in school environments.
Advanced risk‑reduction
“We needed a solution that was efficient and guest friendly while supporting our overall security operations. Evolv gave us the confidence that we could maintain strong screening while still treating our guests with respect,” said Devin Vanaman, Director of Security, Riverside Convention Center.
Trust marks play an important role in helping people understand and navigate today’s environments. The Screened by Evolv seal serves as a clear, visible indicator that a venue has implemented weapons screening as part of its broader safety strategy. Displayed on doors, websites, and digital communications, the seal helps visitors quickly understand what to expect upon entry, and that a venue has invested in an advanced risk‑reduction measure within an overall safety plan.
Most iconic destinations
“We take our role and responsibility as a security partner very seriously and understand that trust is at the center of what we do,” said Alexandra Ozerkis, Chief Marketing Officer of Evolv Technology. “We are proud to have screened more than four billion people worldwide as part of our customers’ overall safety plans. We continue to work towards solving the hard problems facing security operators.”
Evolv customers include some of the world’s most iconic destinations, tourist attractions and events as well as hundreds of schools, hospitals, stadiums, performing arts centers and houses of worship.
