Athena Security is an American security firm that develops Visitor Management[4] and weapon detection systems.[5] Its technology uses Apple iPad, thermal imaging cameras, low-frequency electro-magnetic technology, and artificial intelligence to detect threats, potential crime such as mass shootings, and those who may have a history of crime.
| Founded | 2018 |
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| Founders | Lisa Falzone Chris Ciabarra |
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| Website | www |
History
editAthena Security was founded in 2018 by Lisa Falzone and Chris Ciabarra, both of whom co-founded Revel Systems in 2010. The first product created by Athena Security was a gun/weapon detection platform, inspired by the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and various school shootings.[6] By 2019, the system was installed in more than 50 schools, malls, and other businesses.[7] Athena has now been inspired by HomeLand Security and has built controls around the Security Screening Process[8]
Products
editAthena Security designs weapon detection systems with visitor management systems. Its Weapons Detection System is designed with a metal detector which is made by CEIA, Apple iPad which is made by Apple, lidar sensors. These devices combined detect threats and human error and also send video feeds to law enforcement if a threat (such as a concealed threat of a gun) is detected.[9] The system can also broadcast loud messages alerting active shooters that authorities are in route to the location. It works as a standalone system or can be used along with existing surveillance systems.[10]
During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company transitioned gun detection technology into detecting elevated temperatures to combat the spread of the virus.[11] Thermal imaging is used to scan over 2,000 people per hour who walked past the system, with an accuracy rate of within .2 degrees Celsius.[6]
In May 2022, the company pivoted and released a walk through metal detector system (powered by CEIA) that detects threats faster than legacy metal detectors.[12] It uses sensors, thermal imaging, low-frequency electro-magnetic technology, and artificial intelligence to detect threats. The system can scan approximately one person per second without the need for them to remove items from their persons such as phones, belts, or jewelry.[13] The System uses best practices by Homeland Security to help officers run their entryway screening check point.
References
edit- ^ Bryant, Adam; Sharer, Kevin (2021). The CEO Test. harvard Business Review Press. ISBN 9781633699526.
- ^ Warner, Bernhard. "A.I. security cameras are the latest high-tech attempt to combat mass shooters". Fortune.
- ^ "Our Management Team". Athena Security. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Visitor Management System". Athena Weapons Detection System Software. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Adams, John. "Weapons Detection". Athena Weapons Detection System Software. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ a b Davis, Suzanne Majors. "Security company's sensors count people, detect hidden guns". Austin American Statesman.
- ^ Shelden, Randall G.; Young, Morghan Velez (10 December 2020). Our Punitive Society. Waveland Press. ISBN 9781478646785.
- ^ "Weapons Detection". Athena Weapons Detection System Software. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Reints, Renae. "A New Security Startup Wants to Stop School Shootings with Artificial Intelligence". Fortune.
- ^ Pursell, Brennan; Walker, Joshua (15 August 2020). Outsmarting AI. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 9781538136256.
- ^ Cox, Joseph (17 March 2020). "Surveillance Company Says It's Deploying 'Coronavirus-Detecting' Cameras in US". Vice.
- ^ Falzone, Lisa (9 May 2022). "Austin's Athena Security Launches Next Generation Walk-Through Metal Detection Solution That's 10X Faster And More Accurate Screening For Concealed Weapons". Austin Startups.
- ^ "Entryway Security Solution from Athena Security". Facility Executive. 9 May 2022.