The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has expanded its partnership with Waltham, Massachusetts-based Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc., deploying advanced security screening systems across additional high school campuses to enhance student and staff safety.
According to a BusinessWire press release, EBR Schools, which first installed Evolv Express® weapons detection technology last year, has now added the systems to eight additional high schools. That brings the total to 12 high schools using the AI-based screening technology.
In partnership with Alliance Technology Group, the expansion replaces the district’s older walk-through metal detectors. Evolv Express allows students, staff and visitors to pass through screening at a natural walking pace, helping reduce congestion while still detecting concealed threats.
“Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff,” said John D. McCann, chief of operations for EBR Schools. “By partnering with Alliance and Evolv, we are able to leverage innovative solutions that help us stay ahead of evolving security challenges while helping maintain a welcoming atmosphere for learning.”
The systems have been adopted in more than 1,300 school buildings nationwide and are part of a broader national trend of schools leveraging artificial intelligence for safety screening.
