Scan-X Security helped to secure the AGM for a household name UK bank by providing 2 x-ray bag scanners and 3 archway metal detectors. The archway metal detectors were of the type normally used in UK airports, having excellent discrimination capabilities. The x-ray machines were from Nuctech, who have gained excellent feedback on the clarity of the images generated from one of the UK’s most major sporting events. Scan-X also provided an onsite engineer to supervise the equipment which is something we offer as an option to all of our clients if they would like it.
We quite possibly have the largest rental fleet of 45 X-ray machines and 55 Archway metal detectors in the UK. We are well placed to help with any rental needs from 1 day upwards at short notice.
Category Archives: Security
Finding Clandestines
Finding Clandestines
Finding Clandestines
Scan-X Security are the sole UK partner of human prescence detection provider MicroSearch. This clever technology allows the location of clandestines, or people hiding covertly, normally in vehicles. The use of 4 sensors which compare the level of background vibration to that in a vehicle allows the location of people hiding covertly through the vibration that is caused by a human heartbeat. This makes it impossible for anyone hiding to avoid detection. Scan-X can provide this technology by both sale and leasing options. We’ve built on a long track record with MicroSearch by providing 2 systems to correctional facilities in the UK. Operators of the system can be trained to use it quickly. Once sensors are attached results are normally available in a matter of seconds.
With the increase in human trafficking and refugee flows cause by an unstable world such technology is increasingly relevant to transport and cargo companies who are legally liable for clandestines entering the UK via their vehicles. So if you’re in this sector its important to ensure compliance with all required legislation. To discuss how we can help you in this area in an initial no obligation discussion please get in touch any time.
Security and Counter Terror
Security and Counter Terror
With an extensive track record in protecting events from large sporting events to smaller AGMs and VIP visits its appropriate that Scan-X Security were selected to provide the x-ray machines and metal detection archways to secure the premier event for our own industry. Security and Counter Terror is the go to event for security professionals to learn about the latest developments in security screening technology. Scan-X provided security x-ray machines and metal detection archways at the main entrance to the prestigious Olympia site. If you’re thinking about going, next year Security and Counter Terror is on 6th to 7th March 2018.
5 surprising things that set off airport security
Going through security is one of the main reasons that you have to get to the airport so much earlier than your flight. Not only might you run into a huge queue of people, but you might get frisked.
But why’s that beeper going off at you and your luggage? Here are five surprising things that will set off airport securityContinue reading
Security Breach at Manchester Airport
How many times have you walked through security at an airport without being challenged? This happened at Manchester Airport recently. A flight arriving in the early hours landed, the passengers disembarked, and promptly walked straight through border control without being stopped.Continue reading
Don’t do this at airport security
Most travellers treat airport security seriously. Sure, there might be the odd murmur of discontent as passengers queue in line to pass through airport scanners but the vast majority of people understand this is a necessary procedure to make flying safer.Continue reading
3 security benefits of full body scanners
Although there has been a huge amount of controversy about the implementation of full aka whole body scanners in airports the technology is useful in other industries.
There has also been some controversy around ‘backscatter’ scanners, a type of full body scanning system that uses micro x-rays. Confusion is rife regarding the amount of radiation a backscatter scanner emits. At one stage the level was deemed unacceptable but the latest research in America shows that a person “would have to receive more than 17,000 screenings in a year []to exceed government standards” (CNN.com).Continue reading
General safety advice for trips to the airport
We all know the safety risks associated with flying. Airport security has been tightened in recent years and this is a good thing, it’s designed to protect you so try not to see it as a burden, look at it as a minor hindrance just before you fly away on holiday.
Apart from the threat of terrorism, other crimes are heavily linked with airport travel. These include theft from person and theft from vehicles parked at the airport as well.Continue reading
How will 3D facial recognition improve public security?
BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory series recently shone on a torch on big data. During the show they discussed how big data is being used to improve facial recognition software.
The show speculated that 3D facial recognition could be smart enough to detect emotions on our faces. It also exposed flaws in 2D facial recognition technology, showing how the software failed to realise when it was seeing a picture of a person or a real person standing in front of the camera.Continue reading