Evolv Technology is at the forefront of AI-powered weapons detection, screening an estimated four million individuals daily to prevent weapons from entering unauthorised venues.
Since 2021, the company's Evolv Express® system has identified over 1.7 million weapons, contributing to the safety of areas where people live, work, learn, and play. Evolv has now introduced its Screened by Evolv™ seal, which clients can use on entry points or digital platforms to visibly indicate the use of Evolv's advanced weapons detection technology.
Public safety insights
With increasing demands for public safety, research shows that weapons screening significantly enhances the event experience for attendees.
A survey by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) revealed that spectators feel safer when such screenings are implemented. Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) notes that modern, high-throughput screening methods can improve the perception of safety without negatively affecting the entry process when executed correctly.
Comprehensive security measures
Over 80% of respondents rated the screening favourably for its efficiency and convenience
Evolv's clients report parallel insights. At Riverside Convention Center, which has utilised Evolv Express for over two years, a survey of over 1,000 attendees found nine in ten felt safer with the weapons detection system in place, as part of a comprehensive security strategy.
Over 80% of respondents rated the screening favourably for its efficiency and convenience. Weapons detection is integral to a layered security approach, which includes trained personnel, defined procedures, and collaboration with public safety agencies. Similar surveys in Spartanburg District 5 Schools indicated that more than half of the students feel safer with the system, underscoring its importance in educational settings.
Advanced risk reduction
Devin Vanaman, Security Director 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."
Trust indicators like the Screened by Evolv seal help the public navigate today's environments
Trust indicators like the Screened by Evolv seal help the public navigate today's environments by offering a clear sign that a venue has integrated weapons screening into its safety measures.
Displaying this seal on doors and digital platforms ensures visitors know what to expect upon entry and that the venue is using advanced risk-reduction techniques.
Global reach and commitment
"We take our role and responsibility as a security partner very seriously and understand that trust is at the center of what we do," commented 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's clientele includes globally renowned sites, tourist attractions, and events, as well as numerous schools, hospitals, stadiums, 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.
