Advanced Touchless AI-Powered Weapon Screening for Safer Facilities
Motorola Solutions’ Concealed Weapons Detection (CWD) system, powered by Evolv Technology, is a cornerstone of the Motorola Safety and Security Ecosystem. Designed to proactively protect people and property, this system combines advanced AI-driven sensors, seamless video integration, and automated workflows. It is a proven solution for environments such as stadiums, government buildings, schools, and transportation hubs that require fast, non-invasive screening without compromising safety.
As a Platinum-level channel partner of Motorola Solutions, MCA is proud to deliver this cutting-edge technology to end-users. Additionally, through our partnership with Smiths Detection, we provide separate but related solutions for large-scale baggage, vehicle, and container scanning, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety and security.
How the Motorola Solutions CWD System Works
Unlike traditional walkthrough metal detectors or manual bag checks, the Motorola Solutions CWD system uses advanced sensors and AI analytics to screen up to 3,600 people per hour. Visitors and staff can walk through naturally — even side-by-side — without stopping to remove items from their pockets or place bags on a conveyor.
Key Features of the Screening Process:
- AI-Powered Detection: Differentiates between personal belongings and potential threats, such as concealed firearms, knives, or explosives.
- Real-Time Alerts: Displays the exact location of a potential threat on a person’s body or in a bag, enabling security operators to respond quickly and effectively.
- Seamless Video Integration: Sends real-time video and alerts directly into Avigilon Unity Video, providing precise situational awareness and enabling immediate action.
This system reduces bottlenecks, minimizes physical contact, and supports fast entry while maintaining robust security controls.
Integrated Safety Ecosystem
While a complete system in itself, the Motorola Solutions CWD system is part of a larger, integrated security ecosystem that enhances safety and operational efficiency.
Video Integration with Avigilon Unity
- Built-in H5A Modular Cameras: Each CWD tower includes front and rear 3 MP Avigilon H5A Modular cameras, capturing high-resolution situational video with Wide Dynamic Range for varying lighting conditions.
- AI-Powered Analytics: Operators can use Avigilon’s Appearance Search to locate individuals of interest, track movements across a site, and identify key events.
- Recorded Evidence: Alerts and associated video from the CWD towers are automatically integrated with fixed cameras across the facility, ensuring complete situational awareness.
Orchestrate Workflow Automation
Through Motorola’s Orchestrate platform, CWD alarms can trigger automated workflows, such as:
- Locking specific access control points.
- Dispatching alerts via radios and mobile devices.
- Notifying first responders or initiating mass notifications.
Flexible CWD Options for Every Need
The Motorola Solutions CWD system is available in configurations to meet the unique needs of different environments:
- Single-Lane Systems: Ideal for smaller facilities such as schools or low-traffic entry points.
- Dual-Lane Systems: Designed for high-traffic applications like stadiums, arenas, and transportation hubs.
Both configurations are available in indoor and outdoor models, with weather-resistant options for challenging environments.
Benefits and Key Features
Fast, High-Throughput Screening
- Capacity: Screens up to 60 people per minute per lane (3,600 per hour).
- Efficiency: Multi-lane configurations minimize waiting time and crowding.
Respectful and Hassle-Free
- Touchless Screening: Visitors and staff no longer need to empty pockets or separate personal belongings.
- Multi-Lane Free Flow: Groups can walk together without stopping.
Accurate and Intelligent
- AI-Based Detection: Identifies weapons while ignoring common objects such as phones, keys, and coins.
- Real-Time Alerts: Operators see exactly where the threat is located.
Flexible Deployment
- Indoor and Outdoor Models: Weather-resistant options for various environments.
- Portable and Reconfigurable: Towers can be easily moved and adjusted for different threat levels.
Labor Efficiency
- Reduced Staffing Needs: Less staff-intensive than traditional metal detectors, allowing resources to be reallocated to higher-value tasks.
Motorola CWD Use Cases
Motorola Solutions’ CWD system is ideal for high-volume venues where speed and security are equally important:
- Stadiums and Arenas: Ensure quick fan entry while protecting against threats.
- Schools and Universities: Provide unobtrusive screening for daily entry and special events.
- Corporate Campuses: Prevent workplace violence with seamless screening.
- Government and Transportation Facilities: Improve safety and comply with security regulations.
Why Partner with MCA for CWD?
As a Platinum-level channel partner of Motorola Solutions, MCA delivers a complete end-to-end deployment:
- Site Evaluation and Planning: Tailored solutions for each facility.
- Seamless Integration: Deployment of CWD systems and integration with Avigilon Unity Video, Orchestrate workflows, radio systems, and access control.
- Long-Term Support: Comprehensive training, maintenance, and support.
Through our partnership with Smiths Detection, we also provide complementary solutions for large-scale baggage, vehicle, and container scanning, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety and security.
When Traditional Metal Detectors Are Still Needed
While the CWD system excels at detecting weapons on individuals or in their carried bags, it is not designed for large-scale baggage or cargo screening. For these applications, traditional metal detectors and X-ray systems remain essential.
Through our partnership with Smiths Detection, MCA offers advanced solutions for:
- Airport Security: Screening checked and carry-on luggage for prohibited items.
- Ports and Logistics: Scanning vehicles, containers, and packages for threats or contraband.
- High-Volume Baggage Operations: Ensuring thorough and efficient screening for large-scale operations.
By combining the CWD system with Smiths Detection solutions, MCA provides a comprehensive approach to security for any facility.
The Future of Proactive Weapons Screening
Motorola Solutions’ Concealed Weapons Detection, powered by Evolv, combines advanced detection technology, video analytics, and AI-driven workflows into a single platform. With fast throughput, intelligent detection, and seamless ecosystem integration, it sets a new standard for security screening in modern, complex facilities.
Learn More and Schedule a Demo
MCA is your trusted partner for deploying Motorola Solutions’ Concealed Weapons Detection system. Whether you’re looking to enhance security at a school, stadium, or corporate campus, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to learn more, schedule a demo, or discuss how we can tailor a solution to meet your specific needs. Together, we can create safer environments for everyone.
About MCA
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