How does SafePointe compare to traditional metal detectors?

SafePointe differs from traditional metal detectors in many ways:

• In contrast to a traditional metal detector, SafePointe’s weapons detection system offers greater technical sophistication with its advanced 3D imaging and magnetic analysis to detect potential threats with greater precision.
• Unlike most traditional metal detectors, which are highly visible, SafePointe’s discreet bollards provide a reliable public safety layer without sacrificing visitor experience.
• Traditional metal detectors often result in long queues, frustrated visitors, and inefficient security operations. The SafePointe system, by contrast, offers high throughput and efficiently screens large volumes of people simultaneously.
• A typical metal detector can require up to two to five individuals to operate, which is a large operational expense. In contrast, SafePointe’s unmanned screening process stands out for its low total cost of ownership, supporting uninterrupted coverage and enabling internal security departments to appropriately respond to detected threats as they arise without needing to employ additional personnel to monitor the system continuously.
• Many metal detectors and weapons detection systems use active magnetic field-generating sensors, which can pose risks to individuals with pacemakers or other medical devices. SafePointe’s Magnetic Moment sensors, however, are passive, providing a safe and reliable solution for screening individuals wearing medical devices.
• Traditional metal detectors often feature narrow, restrictive pathways, making access challenging for individuals using wheelchairs or gurneys. In contrast, SafePointe bollards provide a wide clearance of 8-10 feet, ensuring smooth and accessible passage. Equipped with advanced Magnetic Moment sensors, SafePointe can accurately detect weapons on wheelchairs or gurneys—an increasingly critical capability given the rising concern of weapons being transported through ambulance bays nationwide.

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