Evolv Technology Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

– Company Adds Seasoned Industry Veterans with Executive Expertise from UPS and Motorola Solutions –

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIREBUSINESS WIRE)–Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced that its Board of Directors approved the election of two new members – Mr. David Mounts Gonzales and Mr. Rajan Naik, Ph.D. – who joined the Board on November 2, 2023.

“We are delighted to welcome David and Rajan to the Board of Directors of Evolv Technology,” said Mr. Peter George, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology. “David brings extensive operations, logistics, technology and financial management experience from multiple markets including the healthcare, distribution and industrial sectors. Rajan adds significant security and safety industry expertise, M&A experience, and an innate ability to recognize and predict industry changes. We believe their combined expertise – gained through decades of experience in publicly traded market leaders – will be invaluable as we continue our mission as the leader in the AI-based weapons detection security screening market.”

Mr. Mounts Gonzales led Inmar Intelligence, Inc., the leading provider of data-driven technology solutions for retail and healthcare, as Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2022. During his tenure he transformed Inmar from a small business service company to a market leading data platform and software business for nearly 20,000 retail and healthcare companies. Prior to joining Inmar, Mr. Mounts Gonzales served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) from October 2007 to April 2010 and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2007. Prior to Domino’s, Mr. Mounts Gonzales held several positions of increasing seniority during his 23-year tenure at UPS (NYSE: UPS), which he joined in 1983. Mr. Mounts Gonzales holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Mr. Mounts Gonzales previously served on the boards of Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2019 and Inmar Intelligence, Inc. from 2010 to 2022 and was Chairman of the Board from 2014 to 2022.

Mr. Naik has served as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Ventures, for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) since 2016. In his role, Mr. Naik is responsible for the corporate strategy organization, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital portfolio and competitive and market intelligence. Prior to joining Motorola Solutions, Mr. Naik was Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) from 2012 until 2015. Before that he was a partner in the technology/media/telecom practice at McKinsey & Company from 2000 until 2012. Mr. Naik has served on the board of directors for CSG Systems International Inc. (NASDAQ: CSG) since August 2018. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Cornell University and a Doctorate in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

On November 2, 2023, Mr. Alan Cohen and Mr. John Kedzierski stepped down as members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Neil Glat, who has been a member of the Board since July 2021, was appointed Chairman of the Board, succeeding Mr. Cohen.

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 750 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

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Houston Texans Tackle Fan Safety with Evolv Technology  

Gaining yardage in the NFL, Evolv now screens close to one million football fans every Sunday

WALTHAM, Mass. – (September 26, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has added the Houston Texans to its growing roster of professional sports team customers. Beginning with the Texans’ first preseason game which took place in August, Evolv Express® is now screening fans who attend Texans home games.

Using AI and powerful sensor technology, Evolv Express accelerates physical security screening while being designed to maintain a high degree of weapons detection accuracy. For large capacity venues like NRG Stadium, this means getting to seats faster with less inconvenience.

“There’s a learning curve with any significant operational change, but one of the reasons that we chose to work with Evolv is how the technology can help expedite the ingress process so fans can get to their seats quickly,” said Juan Rodriguez, Houston Texans senior vice president of operations and event management. “We’re confident that our experience with Evolv Express will mirror that of other NFL franchises where the systems have had a prompt positive impact, and we’re proud to represent the expansion of Evolv’s presence in our community.”

It was announced this past spring that fellow Houston team the Astros implemented Express at Minute Maid Park ahead of its 2023 season. Within the NFL specifically, the Texans are the 12th franchise to partner with Evolv. Deployments with other NFL partners include the Pittsburgh Steelers, SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and LA Rams, and Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots). The Tennessee Titans, now in their third season using Express, doubled fan ingress satisfaction scores after its installation.

“Express has proven to provide an enhanced overall street-to-seat experience for sports venues all over the country,” added John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports. “We’re excited to see how our deployment with the Texans translates to operational excellence and delighted fans.”

Evolv now works with more than 40 professional teams across the NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS. The company is on pace to screen over 1 billion people by the end of the year.

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 750 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®, Evolv Cortex AI®, and Evolv Extend™ 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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Evolv Technology Announces Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer

– Company Welcomes World-Class Go-To-Market Executive to Scale its Customer Facing Operations – 

 

Waltham, Massachusetts – October 12, 2023 – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced the appointment of Jay Muelhoefer to serve as Chief Commercial Officer, effective October 12, 2023.    

Mr. Muelhoefer will assume global responsibility for the Company’s Sales, Marketing, Alliances, Channels, and Customer Success teams to help expand brand awareness, drive revenue growth globally, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.  Mr. Muelhoefer joins the Company from Kinaxis (TSX: KXS), a leading SaaS-based supply chain management applications provider focused on planning and execution for digital transformation, sustainability, and resiliency using AI and advanced analytics, where he has served as Chief Marketing Officer, spearheading significant growth since 2018. 

“We’re excited to welcome Jay to the executive management team,” said Mr. Peter George, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology. “Jay has had a highly accomplished 30-year sales and marketing career across the SaaS, AI, big data and analytics markets. We believe his experience scaling the global go-to-market functions for category leading technology companies will be critically important as we prepare for the next stage of our growth.” 

“I’m thrilled to be joining Evolv Technology, a leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening,” said Mr. Muelhoefer, Chief Commercial Officer of Evolv Technology. “Evolv is leading the creation of a new market category with a rapidly growing customer base across education, healthcare, professional sports, tourist attractions and industrial workplaces. Evolv’s focus on innovation, security leadership and exceptional customer experience combined with a very positive culture attracted me to be part of its mission to help make everywhere safer.” 

Prior to joining Kinaxis, Mr. Muelhoefer served as Chief Marketing Officer at Intralinks (NYSE: IL), a global provider of enterprise SaaS solutions for secure content sharing, collaboration, and work lifecycle management. Before that, he spent two years at IBM (NYSE: IBM) where he served as Global Executive Director and led global go-to market efforts for Software Defined Data Center initiatives spanning analytics, big data, high performance computing, and cloud technologies. Earlier in his career, Mr. Muelhoefer held various executive leadership roles spanning sales, channel, marketing, strategy and general management at Platform Computing (acquired by IBM), PTC (NYSE: PTC) and Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH).  Mr. Muelhoefer earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and holds both a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Mr. Muelhoefer will be based in the Company’s corporate headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. 

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 750 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com

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Implementation In California’s Madera Unified School District Symbolic of Evolv Technology’s Expanding West Coast Footprint, Innovative Purchasing Process

Evolv Partner ICU Technologies Helped District Tap State Resource to Fund AI Weapons Detection 

 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (September 21, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, announced it is now used in nine schools in California’s Madera Unified School District. The district, northwest of Fresno, purchased Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution through integration partner ICU Technologies, a leader in K-12 security buying. 

Madera Unified School District began the 2023-2024 school year with 17 total Express systems across its high, middle, and continuation schools. It has systems at the main entrances to each school, and plans to use Express to screen select sporting event attendees as well. The district was pleased with the system’s performance following a trial of the tech at the end of the last academic year, which led to the purchase. 

“We’re proud of our status as a leader in student safety in California,” said Lawrence Fernandez, safety and security director for Madera Unified School District. “Evolv is helping us set the standard for student and staff safety, and between Evolv and ICU Technologies, the deployment couldn’t have gone more smoothly.” 

To acquire security technology for their schools, districts often must endure a lengthy and time-consuming RFP process. Due to unique federal and state-held contracts, ICU Technologies provided the district with a time and money-saving alternative. Leveraging a California fund requiring that monies be used to provide a safer learning environment helped  Madera to promptly achieve a safer posture. 

“Schools can’t afford to waste time when it comes to securing their buildings for the safety of students, faculty and visitors, and many school leaders are unaware that the resources we leveraged on Madera’s behalf are available,” said Jason Eatmon, chief experience officer with ICU Technologies. “Our purchasing contracts and understanding of funding sources help for an expedited and more streamlined purchasing and installation process. Working with Evolv helped us to add Madera to a rapidly growing list of schools that have incorporated Express as a key component of their security.” 

Evolv Express is part of the security solution in more than 650 school buildings across the nation. While many of Evolv’s education customers are concentrated in the Midwest and Eastern parts of the U.S., Madera is one of a handful of schools in the Western part of the country to announce its use of the system in recent weeks. New Mexico’s Rio Rancho Public Schools disclosed earlier this month that it purchased more than 20 Express systems

“Safety has always been paramount for Madera Unified School District, and they’ve efficiently incorporated Evolv into the fold,” said Neil Sandhoff, Evolv’s vice president of education. “Thanks to ICU Technologies, the district realized that Express was a viable option. We’re thrilled to have the district on our roster and hope other schools follow Madera’s lead in taking advantage of similar available resources to enhance safety and the overall learning environment.”  

Evolv is used in over a dozen of the top 100 school districts in the country. Evolv Express screens roughly 250,000 students each day, and overall it has detected more than 355,000 weapons since 2022, including more than 179,000 in the first six months of 2023 alone. 

 

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 750 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®, Evolv Cortex AI®, and Evolv Extend™ 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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Evolv Technology Announces New Product, Evolv Extend™, for Detection of Brandished Guns Approaching Venue Entrances

Evolv adds visual gun detection to enhance the perimeter of detection beyond the venue threshold 

 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (September 7, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door.  

With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professionals to take prompt action to address guns visible to the cameras as they approach a venue. In today’s world, where every second counts when it comes to gun violence, a swift response is paramount to help reduce the risk of harm.  

Evolv partnered with Omnilert to create Evolv Extend, incorporating Omnilert Gun Detect, their best-in-class AI visual gun detection software. Combining selected 4k resolution security cameras and AI, Evolv Extend analyzes high-resolution video streams to help identify brandished guns at distances up to 100 feet, depending on gun type and orientation. Once a potential threat is detected, a comprehensive image, highlighting the detected gun, along with live, annotated video footage from the relevant camera, is transmitted to the tablet of the onsite security staff, or First Reactors, positioned near the Express system. Additionally, the command center, broader security team, and first responders receive the same image with a recorded video clip showing when the gun appeared. The information presented to the user enables them to quickly make a decision and act on it, similar to the user experience with Evolv Express’ “Red Box” image-aided alert.  This early warning is designed to help empower security operators to swiftly implement emergency operational procedures, like locking the doors, getting people to safety, and alerting the broader security team.  

“The brandished gun detection technology is right up our alley,” said Kyle Jones, deputy superintendent at Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. “Evolv continues to be proactive with its products and this technology is exactly what we need to add to our perimeter of defense. We sent various groups through the trial, including a high school marching band and our SROs, and the weapon was detected every time.”    

“With the introduction of Evolv Extend, Evolv reinforces our commitment to delivering the most innovative security solutions that prioritize rapid response and the safety of people,” said Peter George, CEO at Evolv Technology. “By helping enable security teams to detect brandished guns from a distance, Evolv aims to provide the information and tools necessary for security operators to proactively address threats and help protect lives.”  

 

 

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 750 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.  

About Omnilert  

Omnilert is transforming public safety with the industry’s most effective AI-powered active shooter prevention solution that combines early visual gun detection with a proven rapid response that can save time and lives. The Omnilert Gun Detect platform empowers existing security cameras with monitoring software that can identify gun threats at first sight and then activate automated response capabilities that helps to maximize each critical second. Once a gun is verified, this could include locking doors, notifying first responders, sending images, location and video of the shooter; and sending alerts and guidance to anyone near the situation, all in mere seconds. Founded in 2004, Omnilert is the trusted partner to thousands of customers across multiple industries including K-12 schools, higher education, government, healthcare, manufacturing and retail. The company is headquartered in Virginia. For more information, visit https://omnilert.com/

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Evolv Announces Express 7.0, With Latest Version of AI-Based Detection Algorithm and Updated Tablet Software

Newest update delivers easier, more efficient experience for system operators  

WALTHAM, Mass. – (August 31, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is delighted to unveil the latest software update to its Evolv Express® system, including enhancements to the detection algorithm and a refreshed tablet user interface.  These improvements enhance operational efficiency for security professionals and system operators. Evolv customers have access to ongoing improvements several times a year through their subscription.  

Evolv Express is used in hundreds of stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, schools, hospitals, and public spaces around the country, offering an advanced security layer that creates safer spaces in a respectful and efficient manner. Frontline security staff play an important role in managing the technology and operations that are used in keeping weapons out of venues.  Simple, easy to learn, and easy to operate technology interfaces help to improve efficiency and facilitate on-task attention. Reducing security staff stress and making their role more efficient is one key to mitigating security risks in venues. Through the Express tablet, operators of the systems can easily identify threats in an unbiased way, direct to secondary screening as needed, and begin a targeted search – all of which helps to expedite the security process and threat resolution. 

“This latest update underscores Evolv’s dedication to advancing technology as well as our commitment to improving support for the people and processes involved in a security plan based on valuable customer feedback. Customers can easily train new Express operators and more quickly address alerts as people move through the system,” said Evolv co-founder Anil Chitkara. “The new tablet user interface has been redesigned to prioritize the needs of operators.” 

Key enhancements in the Express 7.0 include:  

  • Improved Operations: The new tablet interface boasts more efficient identification of alerting individuals and improved alert resolution workflow and threat categorization.  
  • Simplified Home Screen: The home screen now includes the essential information required for operators to perform their tasks. 
  • Enhanced Flow Control Alert Screen: The introduction of a new flow control alert screen can streamline the management of visitors requiring secondary screening. 
  • Modern Look and Feel: The new interface delivers a more visually appealing and intuitive user experience.  
  • Updated Detection Algorithm: Evolv is committed to regularly enhancing our AI-based algorithm’s ability to detect potential threats, while simultaneously reducing the frequency of nuisance alarms. Express 7.0 reduces nuisance alarms, which meaningfully enhances the visitor experience.  

“Ongoing detection upgrades available through our SaaS model set Evolv apart. Additionally, the guard and visitor experience is enhanced by quickly pinpointing the threat location on an individual,” said Mike Ellenbogen, co-founder, and chief innovation officer at Evolv Technology. “By providing clear visual evidence for noninvasive secondary screening, it can drive operational efficiency.”  

“We know the Evolv team is always working to improve and update their security software.  The enhancements to the detection algorithm benefit our overall security program and the entry process for our fans,” said Pete Nesbit, SVP, Ballpark Operations, Boston Red Sox. 

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 750 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.  

   

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Florence 1 Schools Expands Partnership With Evolv Technology, Doubles Down OnCommitment to School Safety

The School District Was the Second Academic Institution in the U.S. to Adopt the AI-Powered Weapons Detection 

 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (August 16, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has expanded its partnership with South Carolina’s Florence 1 Schools. In 2019, the largest school district in Florence County, Florence 1, became the second school district in the country to implement Evolv’s technology. It has since expanded its use to 23 Evolv Express® systems across eight schools. 

Evolv Express® uses powerful sensor technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safer, more accurate threat detection at superior volume and speed. Florence 1 Schools screen thousands of students, staff, and visitors Monday through Friday across its high school and middle schools. 

“Florence 1 Schools is dedicated to the safety of our students and staff,” said Kyle Jones, deputy superintendent of Florence 1 Schools. “We have Evolv at our entry points, helping to detect items that might cause harm before they enter the building. That extra layer of security provides a sense of comfort to our parents, faculty, and the greater community, and demonstrates our recognition that violence in schools is increasing and we’ve taken a concrete step to address it.” 

Students, staff, and visitors can walk right through the Evolv Express units every morning without always having to be individually screened. The system can differentiate between threats and everyday metal items carried in pockets and personal bags, such as keys and phones. 

In addition to enhancing school safety, Evolv Express takes up significantly less space than the metal detectors Florence 1 previously used. The single dual-lane Evolv system in place at each entry point replaces four metal detectors. Systems are set up at the main entrances, bus and gym entries to the high school and middle schools. The old metal detectors required individuals to pass through slowly and in single file, causing long lines and delayed entry that cut into time in the classroom. Evolv Express helps keep schools safer while helping with expedited entry and added learning time. 

“As an early adopter, Florence 1’s belief in Evolv as an effective measure to improve school safety helped us forge partnerships with hundreds of school districts and counting all over the country,” said Neil Sandhoff, Evolv’s vice president of education. “We are immensely proud of our continued work with Florence 1, which helped pave the way for like-minded communities working to create safer environments for children and teachers so that they can all focus on learning.” 

More than 600 U.S. schools have partnered with Evolv. Atlanta Public Schools, Nebraska’s Winnebago Public Schools, and New Mexico’s Clovis Municipal Schools, among others, have all put in place Evolv systems to create a more efficient and effective screening process as part of a layered approach to school safety. Evolv solutions are used to screen about 250,000 students every day across the U.S. 

 

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 750 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com

 

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Albuquerque, New Mexico-Area Rio Rancho Public Schools Demonstrates Commitment to Safety With Evolv Technology Implementation

Confident In an Efficient Initial Rollout, RRPS has already invested in more than 20 units to be Dispersed Across the District 

 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (August 9, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) has partnered with Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) in New Mexico to bring an added layer of security to the district beginning this school year. Students, faculty and visitors at V. Sue Cleveland High School started experiencing Evolv Express®, an AI-based weapons detection security screening system, when the academic year commenced on August 3. The district plans to add 20-plus Express systems to its schools over the next few years. 

According to school officials, safety is RRPS’ top priority, but the district understands that it can’t come at the sake of efficiency. Evolv Express® system’s ability to differentiate commonly carried metal items like cell phones and keys from potential weapons while helping people to pass through at their normal pace was appealing, as was the positive response from other schools’ using Express.  

“We thoroughly vetted this technology, going as far as traveling to schools that are comparable in size and design that already have Express in place so we could see the system in use,” said Sal Maniaci, Rio Rancho Public School’s executive director of safety and security. “We’re impressed with the tech’s capabilities and are pleased that it will be an important – yet non-intrusive – part of the safety measures we have in place.” 

Evolv is in more than 465 school buildings across 34 states, including 11 of the country’s largest school districts. Express screens hundreds of thousands of students daily.  

“We’ve continued to see interest from schools in recent months,” said Neil Sandhoff, Evolv’s vice president of education. “As gun violence – and fear surrounding it – remains a concern for our nation, many educators across the country have found Evolv’s partnership to be a trusted tool that doesn’t distract from learning.” 

Evolv-commissioned Gun Violence in America: A Survey on Americans’ Anxiety revealed that three out of four parents have a child(ren) that have anxiety about school shootings, and 54 percent report that their child(ren)’s anxiety has increased in the past three years. The survey also found that three out of four Americans feel safer at places that screen for and do not allow weapons inside. 

 

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 600 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.  

  

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Delaware’s Appoquinimink Schools To Begin New Academic Year With Evolv Technology At High School Stadiums

State’s Fastest Growing District Will Use the Security Screening at Athletic Events 

 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (August 2, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) has partnered with Appoquinimink School District in southern New Castle County, Delaware, to bring its AI-based weapons detection security screening to the district’s three high schools. Evolv Express® will be deployed beginning in August at each high school’s stadium and will be used to screen fans attending football games. 

Appoquinimink shared that it was their commitment to safety and security that led to its decision to work with Evolv, which has partnered with more than 400 schools across the U.S.to add a new layer of safety. The system was particularly appealing to Appoquinimink because unlike traditional metal detectors, which have the potential to alarm frequently and feel intrusive, Express helps individuals to pass through at the pace of life and only alerts on potentially threatening items. Also attractive was the system’s ease of operation and longevity. 

“We’re impressed with how easy the system is to set up and take down, that it’s mobile, and that our team members will be able to operate the equipment with ongoing support from the Evolv team,” said Tom Poehlmann, Appoquinimink’s director of safety, security, and operations. “The fact that this technology is software-based and will continue to get better and stay up-to-date is also major win for us.” 

Appoquinimink joins a growing list of school districts nationwide to adopt Evolv’s tech at a time when anxiety around gun violence is high. A study on the topic commissioned by Evolv and released earlier this year found that of those surveyed, half of the households with children have considered homeschooling their kids out of fear of gun violence. Seventy-five percent of parent respondents indicated that their child(ren) has anxiety about school shootings. 

“We understand that creating a safer environment can’t come at the sacrifice of a warm and welcoming atmosphere, particularly in schools,” said Neil Sandhoff, Evolv’s vice president of education. “That is equally true for the classroom as it is for athletics, and we’re eager to see the community’s response to the new screening method following its roll out next month.” 

 

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 600 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com. 

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Nash County Public Schools Introduces a New Layer in Safety with Evolv Express

Eight School Districts In North Carolina Now Partnering with Evolv for AI Weapons Detection 

WALTHAM, Mass. – (August 1, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with North Carolina’s Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Starting today, NCPS is installing Evolv’s state-of-the-art Express® weapons detection systems at all high and middle schools to strengthen its security measures as students head back to class. 

Amidst increasing concerns over school safety and recent incidents of violence disrupting classrooms across the country, the school district aims to ease the minds of teachers, students, and parents through this new technology which helps for weapons screening without always making people stop to be wanded, searched, or empty their pockets and bags.  

Unlike traditional metal detectors, Evolv Express uses powerful sensor technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safer, more accurate threat detection at unprecedented volume and speed. NCPS joins over 450 schools around the country using Express to add a layer of safety for students, teachers, and visitors so the focus can remain on learning.   

“Helping school districts balance a need for enhanced safety with student engagement is one of the most important aspects of our partnership,” said Neil Sandoff, VP of education for Evolv Technology.  “A connected community – one where students and staff feel safe and seen – can yield positive results, not only from a security standpoint, but academically and emotionally.”   

The respectful nature of Evolv’s screening technology enables students to walk through the open-air kiosk, often retaining their concealed belongings reducing delays or lines. In the event of an alert, the system’s green lights may turn red and pinpoint the potentially dangerous item, accompanied by a photo of the student with a red box around the alarmed object displayed on a tablet. NCPS trained staff members can then conduct a targeted search based on the alert. 

“Our commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment empowers us to embrace cutting-edge technology while preserving the seamless flow of everyday school life,” said Heather Louise Finch, NCPS spokeswoman. 

The Evolv system, already deployed in Johnston County Public Schools, Guildford County Schools, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as well as major sporting venues, stadiums and theme parks, offers effective detection and deterrent while maintaining a non-prison-like atmosphere for students, distinguishing it from conventional security measures. 

 

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 600 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 of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com

  

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