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City of Detroit Combats Gun Violence with Evolv Technology

Posted on September 15, 2022July 31, 2024 by admin

Detroit Auto Show latest city event to be secured by advanced weapons detection screening technology

WALTHAM, MA (September 15, 2022) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced the company will work with the Detroit Police Department (DPD) to secure the upcoming Detroit Auto Show taking place from September 14 – 25 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. The DPD began employing Evolv Express® systems around the city this past summer to provide an additional layer of safety and comfort among residents.

Built with powerful sensor technology and artificial intelligence, Evolv Express instantly distinguishes weapons from personal items, enabling people to walk through security without breaking stride or emptying pockets or bags and allowing security professionals to better focus on addressing possible threats. The advanced weapons detection system screens approximately 4,000 people per hour, operating 10x faster than a metal detector while identifying the precise location of a potential weapon.

The DPD has been using Evolv Express outdoor dual-lane units at nightclubs in the city’s Greektown restaurant and nightlife district as well as major events, including the Movement Music Festival, Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, and the 64th annual Ford Fireworks which drew over 100,000 attendees and resulted in zero-gun violence at the July celebration.

“Evolv has aided our officers in enhancing security at large events and special details,” said Detroit Police Department Chief James White. “This technology acts as a force multiplier for the DPD, as the systems now allow us to reallocate some officers from security screening to other areas in need.”

“Our mission is to make the world safer for people to work, learn, live and play,” said Peter George, CEO and President of Evolv Technology. “Our work with the City of Detroit is an excellent example of how we collaborate with local law enforcement to help create weapons-free zones that allow residents to feel comfortable in the spaces they gather.”

Evolv Express was selected as part of the City’s 2022 Community Policing Strategy with the objective of supplementing the intelligence-driven community policing strategy with the most proven and advanced policing technologies available on the market. The Detroit Auto Show is expected to draw over 800,000 visitors over the course of the two-week event.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 350 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

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Creating Peace of Mind for NFL Tailgaters

Posted on September 8, 2022July 31, 2024 by admin

The NFL season begins tonight with a much-anticipated matchup between the Bills and the Rams, followed on Sunday by a full slate of games. Over the next 72 hours, people all around the NFL will be finalizing months of preparation, double-checking equipment, and making last minute adjustments in the hopes of successful start to the season. Oh, and the players will also be getting ready to play.

The people I am referring to are every bit as important to the NFL as the players themselves … the tailgaters. Tailgating is an essential part of the NFL experience, consistently topping fan satisfaction surveys and creating an entire subculture of bbq rigs, secret recipes, and fan rituals. Just like players and coaches, devoted tailgaters spend hours preparing for gameday and know they have to deliver under pressure.

As central as tailgating is to NFL teams, it also creates a significant operational challenge for them. Simply put, tailgating is so fun and compelling that many fans don’t want to leave the parking lots until the very last minute. This, in turn, tends to create a crunch at the stadium gates, as thousands of fans try to clear entry screening before kickoff. Even if they make it in time – and many do not – this process is stressful and bursts the bubble of good feeling that tailgating created. Not an ideal way to welcome a fan to the game, to say the least.

While this experience will play out across the NFL this weekend, it won’t happen everywhere. That’s because an increasing number of NFL teams and stadiums are deploying Evolv Express, our next-gen entry screening platform. With Express, entry lines are all but eliminated – even when hordes of tailgaters seemingly arrive at the gates all at once minutes before kickoff. The lines melt away because Express offers throughput rates up to ten times faster than legacy systems, and because fans are not required to perform the time-consuming removal of personal items from their pockets and bags. Four of Evolv’s NFL clients – the Chargers, Falcons, Rams, and Titans – host their home openers this weekend, and the other four – the Browns, Eagles, Patriots, and Steelers – open at home next weekend.

These eight NFL teams have installed Evolv Express because they are committed to delivering the best possible experience for all their fans, even those who like to get to their seat just in the nick of time. And, just as importantly, because they are also committed to delivering the best possible fan safety and security. That’s really the trick Express pulls off: no lines and no reduction in security effectiveness. In fact, Express is the only next-gen screening platform available today with a Dept. of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation for security effectiveness. At Evolv, we’re on a mission to transform security to enhance everyone’s life. We believe that everyone deserves the peace of mind of knowing they are in a weapons-free zone. And when we can do that in way that also means a dedicated tailgater can get to his or her seat just in time for kickoff, all the better!

Good luck to our NFL clients and all NFL teams this season.

Evolv Express systems are currently used by NFL, MLB and MLS franchises across the country, including by nine NFL teams. Heading to a game this season? We’d love to see how you experience Evolv. Tag @EvolvTechnology on Twitter.

Q&A: A Former Police Officer and School Principal Offers Back-To-School Safety Advice

Posted on September 7, 2022July 31, 2024 by admin

A hint of cooling weather, pre-season games and teacher wish lists posted online are a few of the telltale signs that a new school year is upon us. More subtle signs are the increased anxiety among students, parents, teachers and administrators due to the rise in gun violence. In fact, this past year, the CDC reported that firearms are now the leading cause of death among young people.

Taking a closer look at the school gun violence issue and what can be done to lower the risk, we spoke with Kevin Eberle, EdD. A former police officer that received FBI and Secret Service protection training, Kevin also spent 27 years as a school principal. He earned an EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Buffalo and is highly skilled in lesson planning, educational technology, trauma-informed care and emergency response to critical situations in school environments.

Can you tell us how you went from being a police officer to a school principal?

I began my career as a police officer in Virginia with the goal of becoming an FBI agent. I was later promoted to one of the two Tactical Teams (SWAT) and started training with the Secret Service in Dignitary Protection to support the President of the United States as he flew into our city for summits with heads of state. With the FBI, I went to Sniper School. Over time, every tactical officer was assigned to training new recruits in the Police Academy. This was a turning point in my career as I discovered how much I loved teaching and passing my skills on to the next group of recruits.

After seven years in the police department, I had an opportunity to develop a new criminal justice curriculum for the State of New York and began teaching Criminal Justice to high school juniors and seniors. From there, I eventually became a school principal. Yet throughout my career in education, I kept my police and tactical mindset at the forefront as being responsible for hundreds of teacher and thousands of students requires safety to be the number one priority.

Today, as a retired educator and former police officer, I am now an education and school safety consultant continuing my life’s mission to keep students and teachers safe. In this role, I complement my law enforcement and educational training by focusing on the social and emotional factors that impact the school day, bringing forth a focus on safety, security and mental health.

What do you see are the biggest contributing factors to the increase in violence in schools?

There are several factors contributing to the increase in school violence, and I’ll touch upon five of the most critical ones. The first is the changing structure of today’s society as multiple factors influence students and their exposure to violence. The second is legislative changes on bail reform. For example, a student may commit a crime at night and be released and return to school the next day bringing the previous night’s anxiety and attitudes with them, which can permeate the school. Third is increasing mental health issues as suicide rates and domestic violence continue to rise. Fourth is teacher retention and experience managing behaviors related to mental health. While Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Practice are two major initiatives for teacher professional development, many schools have not yet engaged these practices. Fifth, there is minimal accountability for bad student behavior. Many schools isolate students with poor behavior, suspending them every time they act out instead of assisting them to better manage their actions.

In addition to the use of Evolv, what other initiatives do you recommend schools consider to enhance safety?

So much of school safety is rooted in the way the day starts. You really don’t know how the night before went for a student. They may be carrying over family issues, gang activities or cyberbullying, for example. Adults must be trained to recognize these signs with each student. When you have Evolv Express® in place, it allows adults to engage every student at the door with a positive, proactive greeting to start the day while also sending a clear message that safety and security are the number one priority, and weapons are not allowed. While Evolv Express is a game changer, the human factor must also be embedded into the overall strategy for school safety. This is why in addition to Evolv, schools need to enhance safety with professional development including relationship building, trauma-informed care and collaborative efforts so they can bring restorative practices into focus.

If you could say one thing to a school decision maker who is on the fence about partnering with Evolv, what would it be?

Evolv Express is not the complete answer for keeping schools safe, but it truly develops and creates a safer atmosphere. As educators, we call this our “participatory set,” establishing the tone of every lesson in the classroom. Combining the human factor with Evolv Express reduces anxiety, depression and the fear that many students and teachers have every day about the rise of gun violence in schools.

Evolv Technology To Share Industry-Leading Security Expertise At GSX

Posted on September 7, 2022July 31, 2024 by admin

The weapons detection company will have two speakers and an exhibitor booth at the annual event

WALTHAM, MA (September 7, 2022) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its role at the upcoming Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Atlanta, Georgia, which will be held September 12 through 14. The company will have two speakers at GSX, as well as a conference-long presence at booth #1631 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Johnny Yang, the director of analytics product management at Evolv Technology, will present “Physical Transformation: How Data and Analytics Have Shifted the Physical Security Paradigm,” and Mike Ellenbogen, the company’s chief innovation officer and founder, will present “New Threats Demand a New Standard for Weapons Detection – AI and Sensors Have Delivered It.”

Monday, September 12, 10-11 a.m., B306

Physical Transformation: How Data and Analytics Have Shifted the Physical Security Paradigm

This session will cover how data and analytics can increase business model optimization across security and operations eco-systems while creating new efficiencies in security procedures. The presentation will include real-world case studies of security leaders who use data to create a frictionless experience for guests and employees and adapt to handle future needs as well as the current environment. The session will also cover how to take technical data and apply it to physical security strategies to maximize safety and the guest experience.

Wednesday, September 14, 11-11:20 a.m., UnCrewed U Stage (Expo Hall)

New Threats Demand a New Standard for Weapons Detection – AI and Sensors Have Delivered It

This session will present a new standard for weapons detection and physical security that does not compromise guest experience. It will cover how sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) capable of distinguishing everyday metal items from threats allow venues to enhance the detection accuracy and alarm rate suitable to their operational needs. It will also address how to apply modern technology, like AI and sensors, to weapons detection screening in a way that preserves the experience for guests. The presentation will include examples of Evolv Technology customers deploying this new type of weapons detection technology throughout leading venues around the world.

Visitors to Evolv Technology’s booth can learn about the technology that has screened more than 350 million people and created more than one thousand safe entrances at schools, stadiums, casinos, performing arts centers, and other venues across the United States, United Kingdom and Mexico.

GSX is presented by ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals. The 2022 programming lineup includes more than 180 sessions addressing vital issues in the security profession such as risk management, digital transformation and information security.