Athena Security has introduced its Secondary Screening WDS™, a first-of-its-kind screening solution designed to help security teams identify concealed items hidden in bags, footwear, lower legs, and layered clothing while maintaining efficient entry operations.
As security threats continue to evolve, organizations face growing challenges detecting concealed items in areas that are difficult to inspect using traditional methods. Conventional secondary screening often requires invasive searches, manual bag inspections, and time-consuming procedures that can slow visitor throughput and negatively impact the overall experience.
The Secondary Screening WDS was developed to address these challenges by providing enhanced visibility into hard-to-screen areas while supporting streamlined security workflows.
Built On Advanced Imaging Radar Technology
The Secondary Screening WDS is based on the same advanced non-ionizing Imaging Radar technology architecture used in Athena Security’s Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System (AB-WDS).
The solution introduces a new category of secondary screening technology designed to assist security personnel in identifying concealed objects and anomalies in bags, footwear, and lower-body concealment areas.
By utilizing non-ionizing radar-based imaging methods, the system is designed for repeated use in healthcare, education, corporate, government, and public environments without disrupting daily operations.
Designed For Modern Entryway Security
The Secondary Screening WDS functions as an additional layer of security following:
- Walkthrough Weapons Detection alerts
- AI X-ray review alerts
- Behavioral or suspicious activity indicators
- Randomized screening procedures
- Policy-based secondary inspections
The system is intended to provide officers with enhanced situational awareness while helping reduce unnecessary invasive searches and operational bottlenecks.
Enhanced Visibility In Difficult-To-Inspect Areas
Athena’s Imaging Radar technology helps security personnel inspect areas that are traditionally difficult to screen, including:
- Boots
- Shoes
- Lower legs
- Ankle areas
- Bag compartments
- Dense personal belongings
- Layered concealment zones
The technology is designed to improve awareness of concealed items while supporting privacy-conscious screening procedures.
Key Features
Imaging Radar Assisted Secondary Screening
Provides enhanced visibility into areas requiring additional inspection after an alert or during targeted secondary screening operations.
Bag Inspection Assistance
Helps officers examine layered or densely packed bags without requiring every item to be manually removed.
Footwear And Lower-Leg Screening
Specifically designed to improve awareness around:
- Boots
- Thick-sole footwear
- High-top shoes
- Lower-leg concealment zones
- Ankle and calf regions
High-Throughput Screening Operations
Designed for environments where security teams must maintain efficient screening processes while minimizing delays and reducing the need for extensive manual inspections.
Integrated Security Workflow
The Secondary Screening WDS is designed to work alongside:
- Walkthrough Weapons Detection systems
- AI X-ray screening solutions
- Visitor management platforms
- Incident reporting systems
- AI-assisted security workflows
Human-In-The-Loop Security
The system is designed to support security officers by providing additional screening awareness while ensuring that final security decisions remain in human hands.
Applications Across Multiple Industries
Secondary Screening WDS is designed for use in:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Schools and educational institutions
- Stadiums and entertainment venues
- Government buildings
- Corporate offices
- Executive protection environments
- High-security facilities
- High-throughput public venues
By combining advanced Imaging Radar technology with operational efficiency, Athena Security aims to help organizations strengthen security awareness while maintaining a positive visitor experience.
Athena Security develops advanced weapons detection and security screening technologies designed to help organizations improve safety, reduce operational friction, and enhance threat detection across healthcare, education, government, corporate, and public environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Athena Secondary Screening WDS?
Secondary Screening WDS is an Imaging Radar-based screening solution designed to help security teams identify concealed items in bags, footwear, lower legs, and other difficult-to-screen areas.
2. What technology does the system use?
The platform uses advanced non-ionizing Imaging Radar technology derived from Athena Security’s Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System.
3. What areas can the system help inspect?
The system can assist with screening boots, shoes, ankle areas, lower legs, bag compartments, dense personal belongings, and layered concealment zones.
4. Can the system be integrated with existing security solutions?
Yes. Secondary Screening WDS is designed to work alongside walkthrough weapons detection, AI X-ray screening, visitor management systems, incident reporting platforms, and AI-assisted workflows.
5. Which industries can benefit from the technology?
Healthcare, education, government, corporate, stadiums, entertainment venues, and other high-security or high-throughput environments can benefit from the solution.
Source: athenasecurity.com