Wyoming Valley West School District Ensures Students Aren’t Late to Class with the Help of Evolv

"When we evaluated different options, we kept coming back to the fact that Evolv is used at some of the largest sports stadiums and most prestigious performing arts centers in the country. If it keeps their environments safe and scales to handle the volumes of guests they experience, then it is good enough for us." says Anthony Dicton, Safety and Security Coordinator for Wyoming Valley School District.

"When we evaluated different options, we kept coming back to the fact that Evolv is used at some of the largest sports stadiums and most prestigious performing arts centers in the country. If it keeps their environments safe and scales to handle the volumes of guests they experience, then it is good enough for us." says Anthony Dicton, Safety and Security Coordinator for Wyoming Valley School District.

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New CITYPARK Stadium Adds Evolv to Its Cutting Edge Technology Portfolio to Help Keep Fans Safer

“We were speaking with members of industry groups, and Evolv was a name that kept coming up,” he remembers. “We lookedat multiple solutions and Evolv met the vetting requirements better than every other vendor. Speed, ease of use, and AI kept coming up in those conversations. “We wanted to make the ingress experience seamless, touchless, and paperless. We wanted the guests to have time to take in the entire building and the different things it offers,”

Florence 1 Schools Puts the Focus Back on Student Learning with Evolv Express Security Screening 

The safety of students, faculty, and staff is a key consideration for Florence 1. “Safety is our number one priority from the start each day until we get our students home safely at night,” says Kyle Jones, Deputy Superintendent at Florence 1 Schools. “We want our faculty and students to focus on quality teaching and learning."

Florence 1 Schools Puts the Focus Back on Student Learning with Evolv Express Security Screening

The Minnesota Twins Hits a Home Run in Security Experience as Target Field Implements Evolv

Dave Horsman, VP of Ballpark Operations at Target Field, recalls the first full deployment of Evolv weapons detection screening onOpening Day. “We were in the security ingress area when the National Anthem played,” he remembers. “Normally with the metal detectors, wewould still have lines of fans trying to get into the park. But when I looked up after the National Anthem was finished, there were nolines. I knew then that we had made the right decision.”

Niagara Falls City Schools Says “Bon Voyage” to Antiquated Security Screening with Evolv

The Evolv Express® provides students with a sense of pride. Niagara Falls City Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie recently sent 21 of his students to a large theme park for a leadership conference, where they walked through the Evolv Express. He received texts from those students talking about how they noticed it was the same system at their school, and how excited they were that their school took the same care with, and provided the same technology to their students as internationally renowned brands do to their visitors.

Citizens Bank Park Teams up with Evolv to Improve Experience for Phillies Fans and Security Staff

Salvatore DeAngelis has seen a lot over the past two-and-a-half decades working for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2004, when the Phillies moved into Citizens Bank Park, DeAngelis was there to witness the opening. “Security in the form of metal detectors wasn’t in discussion at the time,” he recalls. “But as things changed throughout the country and the world, safety has been elevated as a top priority. With that in mind, we implemented walkthrough metal detectors at our stadium entrances about 10 years ago. We take safety very seriously at the park and have implemented various security layers, including periodic K-9 sweeps of the park." While the metal detectors performed their function, they had a negative impact on the fan experience. DeAngelis indicates that fans would complain— everything from the time they had to spend waiting in line, to missing first pitches, to the inability to get concessions before the start of a game. That's when Evolv came in. 

Hemet Unified School District Becomes a Trailblazer for School Security in California with Evolv

When Dr. Christi Barrett was selected as Superintendent of HUSD in 2016, one of the first things she did was to form an official Security Department. “This was just one of a number of security initiatives we have launched,” she explains. “The culture at Hemet is one where students are always at the center,” Barrett says.“We wanted to be proactive in how we screen anyone entering our schools,” she conveys. “But we had a lot of challenges with the metal detectors. The rate and pace at which students could come into the building weren’t manageable due to the volume and compressed timeline of students, staff, and visitors entering our schools each morning.” That's where Evolv came in.

Evolv Helps Amalie Arena Deliver Game Day Fun with Lightning-Fast Security Screening

Despite thorough vetting of Evolv, Tripp Turbiville, Director of Security and Transportation Services for Amalie Arena, admitted that he was apprehensive on the first day that their Express systems went live. That fear immediately melted away with the support of Evolv on their go-live date. In fact, during their first concert, geared towards classical music lovers, Turbiville recounts how one “would think that we wouldn’t have detected any weapons due to the demographics of our guests, but we found a handgun in an older lady’s purse that night, which really shined the light on our decision.

Mercy Prescribes Security Screening for Its Emergency Departments to Ameliorate Clinical Staff Safety Concerns

"The vast majority take place in our Emergency Departmental and Behavioral Health areas. There is a precipitous fall off from there. We also know that after a certain time of night at most of our facilities, the Emergency Department becomes the only access point to the entire hospital. All other doors are locked and guarded so no one else can come in” says Adam Whitten, Mercy's VP of Operational Excellence. With these two factors in mind, Mercy decided to begin the rollout of the Evolv Express systems at Mercy's Emergency Departments.

The Pittsburgh Steelers Add a Defensive Security Layer with Evolv Express®

Rob Thompson, Director of Stadium Event Operations at Acrisure Stadium, knows how important the fan experience is and since the pandemic, traditional metal detectors can't cut it anymore.“ The stadium is an important part of the game-day experience for all our fans. Our Steelers fans are very passionate. They love attending not just games here but also special events." The solution to the security screening challenges facing Acrisure Stadium was not far away.

Opry Entertainment Group Continues to Strengthen Live Entertainment in Nashville while Bolstering Security with Evolv

Dale Duhl, Senior Manager of Security at the Grand Ole Opry House remembers one guest who showed up for the Loretta Lynn memorial last fall. “We had lines of people who showed up before we opened our gates,” he says. “I overheard one person telling her friends, ‘We’re never going to get our seats. Even if they open up right now, we’re still not going to make it.’ The gates opened and the lines started to move.” Duhl continued, “Ten minutes later, when I was in the lobby, the same woman and her friends passed through security. She came over to me and told me, ‘Flawless and seamless. I’m very impressed with how you handled this huge crowd.’ I had to smile to myself.

Houston Astros Continue to Create an out of This World Ballpark Experience With Evolv

Hear from the Houston Astros on how disruptive technology like the Evolv Express® has enhanced the fan experience at Minute Maid Park.

Boch Center Gives Evolv a Standing Ovation for Keeping Patrons Safe with Evolv Express®

Eric Neill, Director of Theater Operations at the Boch Center recounts, “when we opened the doors, patrons started streaming through the Express lanes and proceeding to ticketing. The lines faded away. Within 15 minutes, there was a positive vibe across the entire staff in the building.” Since that first show, Neill has been able to quickly and efficiently bring patrons into the theater, while also maintaining positive relationships with surrounding businesses.

Eric Neill, Director of Theater Operations at the Boch Center recounts, “when we opened the doors, patrons started streaming through the Express lanes and proceeding to ticketing. The lines faded away. Within 15 minutes, there was a positive vibe across the entire staff in the building.” Since that first show, Neill has been able to quickly and efficiently bring patrons into the theater, while also maintaining positive relationships with surrounding businesses. Click here to learn more.

Purple, the Iconic Mattress Innovator and Manufacturer, Helps Employees Sleep Better at Night with Evolv Technology

During her search for a new weapons screening solution, Heather Beasley, Security Manager at Purple, knew that she had to find technology that contributed to a safer environment without impacting warehouse ingress. Workers aren’t willing to stand in line for security screening, as only once they pass through security can they clock in for their shift. Being deemed late for your shift as a result of inefficient and slow security screening, and possibly having pay docked as a result, was not something workers were willing to accept. With Evolv, Beasley is able to foster a safer working environment while ensuring that no employee is late clocking into their shift because of security.

SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater Stay on the Leading Edge of Guest Experience with Evolv Technology 

"When guests come to Hollywood Park, and more specifically SoFi Stadium or YouTube Theater, they expect a smooth experience - whether it is parking, coming through the entrance, or the actual event they came to see," said Nick Bermensolo, Sr. Director of Security at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. After experiencing longer security lines with their traditional metal detectors, they heard about the Evolv Express® system from other NFL teams who had replaced metal detectors with the Express system.

SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater Stay on the Leading Edge of Guest Experience with Evolv Technology

Evolv Helps Improve Security at Bridgestone Arena and Ensures Fans Never Miss a Puck Drop

On January 21st, 2023, the Nashville Predatorsscored2 goals within the first 40 seconds of their game against the L.A. Kings. Previously, a large number of fans would have been stuck outside Bridgestone Arena in long security lines and would have missed that extraordinary moment. However, because of Evolv, those same fans were able to witness an incredible first minute of a game, which the Predators went on to win 3-2.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Gives the Evolv Express® Accolades for Its Security Screening Performance 

John Yelen, Sr. Director of Facilities at Lyric Opera House of Chicago recounted, "we considered other options, such as walkthrough magnetometers and hand-held wands, for primary security screening but they simply weren’t a fit. A lot of our patrons are elderly, and we needed something that was easy to walk through. The Evolv Express met those requirements.”

Lyric Opera of Chicago Gives the Evolv Express® Accolades for Its Security Screening Performance

James Island Charter High School is at the Head of the Class for Security Screening With the Help of Evolv

When it comes to the safety of students, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors, James Island also ranks at the top of the class. The school began using hand-wand metal detectors in 2018 and walkthrough metal detectors in 2020. But these traditional metal detectors were problematic. Lines would form outside of the front and back atriums of the school that served as entrances, and the pileups of students at the entrances were a security risk in themselves.

When it comes to the safety of students, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors, James Island Charter High School also ranks at the top of the class. The school began using hand-wand metal detectors in 2018 and walkthrough metal detectors in 2020. But these traditional metal detectors were problematic. Lines would form outside of the front and back atriums of the school that served as entrances, and the pileups of students at the entrances were a security risk in themselves. Hear about their experience with Evolv.

Cleveland Browns Stadium Doubles Down on 'Fan Obsession' By Achieving One of the Fastest Ingress Experiences in the NFL 

Ingress is a really important part of the game experience for fans—getting them into the stadium quickly and safely in a short amount of time,” says Brandon Covert, the VP of Information Technology at HSG. “Fans are at the forefront of our culture. We’re fan-obsessed when we look at the entire game experience. For security screening, we evaluated the Evolv Express against several metal detector technologies and really loved how fast and how safe fans got into the stadium.”

FirstEnergy Stadium Doubles Down on 'Fan Obsession' By Achieving One of the Fastest Ingress Experiences in the NFL

FirstEnergy Stadium Doubles Down on "Fan Obsession" By Achieving One of the Fastest Ingress Experiences in the NFL Security Ingress

Rural Nebraska Winnebago Public Schools Improves School Security Without Negatively Impacting Student Experience 

“We saw an uptick in school violence and what was happening in the media,” Adam James, Safety Director at Winnebago Public Schools relays. “We had not experienced a problem with weapons. We had some small incidents but nothing that posed a threat. However, we wanted to get out in front of potential threats. We had implemented a video surveillance system 3 years ago, and it has been a big success. But we felt that we needed something beyond video at our entrances.” Then they found Evolv Express through one of our partners, ICU Technologies.

Rural Nebraska Winnebago Public Schools Improves School Security Without Negatively Impacting Student Experience

Storied Amusement Park Elitch Gardens Delights Guests and Keeps Them Safe with the Evolv Express®

Gillette Stadium Delivers Game-Changing, Frictionless Security Ingress 

Fans who attend NFL and MLS games and concerts at Gillette Stadium have high expectations, and the team at Gillette take the safety of their venue goers very seriously. For security screening, the team previously employed walkthrough magnetometers at its 10 public and 4 premium entrances (around 560 systems). But even with a large number of machines in use, lines would form in front of the entrances—forcing fans to wait 10 to 15 minutes to get into the stadium.

Gillette Stadium Delivers Game-Changing, Frictionless Security Ingress

Fans who attend NFL and MLS games and concerts at Gillette Stadium have high expectations, and the team at Gillette take the safety of their venue goers very seriously. For security screening, the team previously employed walkthrough magnetometers at its 10 public and 4 premium entrances (around 560 systems). But even with a large number of machines in use, lines would form in front of the entrances—forcing fans to wait 10 to 15 minutes to get into the stadium. 

“In addition to the wait to get into the stadium, a significant number of false alarms forced many fans to go through secondary security checkswhere they would need to divest their personal effects,” says Mike Loynd, the VP of Strategic Initiatives at Kraft Sports & Entertainment. “It was an uncomfortable process and created a lot of friction.” Then they heard about Evolv Technology - "“Evolv met all our ‘must-have’ requirements related to operations, efficiency, and security.”

Joe Abernathy, VP of Operations, CITYPARK, has 25 years of experience in stadium operations. “Being involved with MLS’ newest expansion team, St. Louis CITY SC, was really exciting, especially since I grew up playing soccer in St. Louis.” As part of this process, safety was a critical underpinning for the design and launch of CITYPARK. “Providing a safe, clean and friendly environment for our guests is our first priority,” Abernathy explains.“ When it came time to evaluating the screening technology for CITYPARK, we were excited because options beyond legacy metal detectors were becoming available."

“We were speaking with members of industry groups, and Evolv was a name that kept coming up,” he remembers. “We looked
at multiple solutions and Evolv met the vetting requirements better than every other vendor. Speed, ease of use, and AI kept coming up in those conversations. “We wanted to make the ingress experience seamless, touchless, and paperless. We wanted the guests to have time to take in the entire building and the different things it offers,” Abernathy said. By enabling the Evolv Express®, St. Louis CITY SC was able to achieve the following: 

Screened up to 500 fans per minute at four stadium entrance

Reduced proposed security lane footprint by 63%—from what would have been around 50 metal detectors to 19 Express lanes (or 11 systems

Got fans into the stadium quickly so they can enjoy concessions and stadium amenities before the start of events

Watch how St. Louis CITY SC increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in the professional sports industry today.

View our infographic about the St. Louis CITY SC's experience with Evolv 

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But with the metal detectors came many encumbrances. Long lines formed outside of school entrances. “We were screening students one by one, which created congestion, especially in our car and bus line area,” recalls Jones. “With the metal detectors, students lined up as if they were preparing for assembly,” adds Thomas Burton, Campus Monitor and Security at Wilson High School. “We could only screen one student at a time." Then Evolv was brought in. Through the implementation of the Express, Florence 1 Schools were able to achieve the following: 

Removed over 100 walkthrough metal detectors and replaced them with 23 Evolv Express system

Cut the number of teachers and staff needed to manage security screening by over 85%

Streamlined secondary security checks with contextual threat detections

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and student-friendly security screening solution today.

View our infographic about Florence 1 School District's experience with Evolv 

For a number of years, Wyoming Valley West used walkthrough metal detectors sporadically at the entrances to all of its schools—four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. About midway through 2022, a large grant from the Pennsylvania Crime Commission became available to every school district in the state. “The grant had a series of checkboxes for tiers one through three
that reflected the maturity of security deployments at the district,” Anthony Dicton, Safety and Security Coordinator at Wyoming
Valley School District recalls. “I was able to persuade the grant writers that we had completed tier one and most of tier two, and thus we qualified to purchase security screening systems. I was familiar with the Evolv Express technology and knew what we wanted.” 

He later continues, "When we evaluated different options, we kept coming back to the fact that Evolv is used at some of the largest sports stadiums and most prestigious performing arts centers in the country. If it keeps their environments safe and scales to handle the volumes of guests they experience, then it is good enough for us." By enabling the Evolv Express®, Wyoming Valley School District was able to achieve the following and more: 

Screened over 1,000 people in approximately 30 minutes for graduation ceremony

Reduced nearly 50% nuisance alarm rate connected to metal detectors

Reclaimed entrance footprint taken up by security systems by going from 6 metal detectors to 4 Express systems

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in schools today.

Download the infographic to see a snapshot view of the schools's goals and outcomes to learn how you can do the same.

When Dr. Christi Barrett was selected as Superintendent of HUSD in 2016, one of the first things she did was to form an official Security Department. “This was just one of a number of security initiatives we have launched,” she explains. “The culture at Hemet is one where students are always at the center,” Barrett says.“We wanted to be proactive in how we screen anyone entering our schools,” she conveys. “But we had a lot of challenges with the metal detectors. The rate and pace at which students could come into the building weren’t manageable due to the volume and compressed timeline of students, staff, and visitors entering our schools each morning.” That's where Evolv came in. Through the implementation of the Express®, Hemet Unified School District was able to achieve the following: 

Helped create a safer environment for students, teachers, administrators, and staff

Reduced lengthy security lines due to inefficiencies of walkthrough metal detectors

Avoided security screening delays that resulted in students being tardy for first-period classes

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution today.

View our infographic about Hemet Unified School District's experience with Evolv 

Ingress is a really important part of the game experience for fans—getting them into the stadium quickly and safely in a short amount of time,” says Brandon Covert, the VP of Information Technology at HSG. “Fans are at the forefront of our culture. We’re fan-obsessed when we look at the entire game experience. For security screening, we evaluated the Evolv Express against several metal detector technologies and really loved how fast and how safe fans got into the stadium.” Before HSG and the Cleveland Browns could deploy the Express systems at Cleveland Browns Stadium, however, they had to test them to ensure they were compliant with NFL standards. “We did testing at Lower.com Field last year to ensure we were ready at Cleveland Browns Stadium for the 2022 NFL season,” Covert says. Since implementing Evolv Express®, the Cleveland Browns were able to achieve the following and more:  

Shrank security screening footprint from 100 metal detectors to 12 Express systems

Reduced staff required for security screening by 53% - from 150 to 70

See the system in action for the Cleveland Browns and hear from its staff how Evolv has transformed their fan's security experience. 

See how Cleveland Browns are "Fan Obsessed" 


Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in sports arenas today.

Download the infographic to see a snapshot view of the stadiums's goals and outcomes to learn how you can do the same.

Dave Horsman, VP of Ballpark Operations at Target Field, recalls the first full deployment of Evolv weapons detection screening on
Opening Day. “We were in the security ingress area when the National Anthem played,” he remembers. “Normally with the metal detectors, we
would still have lines of fans trying to get into the park. But when I looked up after the National Anthem was finished, there were no
lines. I knew then that we had made the right decision.” By enabling the Evolv Express®, the Minnesota Twins were able to achieve the following: 

Reduced security screening footprint by 77%—replaced 64 walkthrough metal detectors with 15 Outdoor Evolv Express systems

Minimized security guard fatigue resulting from a tedious and intrusive screening process

Shrank average time required for secondary security screening over two-thirds—from around two minutes to 30-40 seconds

Watch how the Minnesota Twins increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

View our infographic about the Tampa Bay Lightning's experience with Evolv 

The Evolv Express® provides students with a sense of pride. Niagara Falls City Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie recently sent 21 of his students to a large theme park for a leadership conference, where they walked through the Evolv Express. He received texts from those students talking about how they noticed it was the same system at their school, and how excited they were that their school took the same care with, and provided the same technology to their students as internationally renowned brands do to their visitors. By enabling the Evolv Express, Niagara Falls City School District  was able to achieve the following: 

Reduced nuisance alarm rates by around 80%

Screening over 7,000 students, teachers, administrators, and visitors daily

Able to integrate security screening technology into security cameras, mass notification, and other security investments

DeAngelis described the first instance they used the Evolv Express at a game. "When the first pitch occurred this year, I was watching our entrances and they weren’t flooded with fans like in the past. I could see the ground and all my fears were washed away. I knew we had made the right decision and Evolv was a positive step for our security posture." Through the implementation of the Express, the Philadelphia Phillies were able to achieve the following: 

Shrink the security screening footprint by nearly 75% — going from about 50 walkthrough metal detectors to 9 Evolv Express      systems

Reallocate almost 75% of ingress security staff to other areas of the park for improved security

Create a seamless, unintrusive security screening experience for fans—reducing time to complete a secondary check from      minutes to less than 40 seconds

Watch how the Philadelphia Phillies increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

View our infographic about the Philadelphia Phillies' experience with Evolv 

Locally dubbed as “the biggest honky-tonk on Broadway”, the Bridgestone Arena is at the very heart of the entertainment district in downtown Nashville. It is one of the busiest entertainment venues in the world, hosting home games for the NHL’s Nashville Predators, Broadway shows, virtually every form of musical performance, the CMA and CMT Awards, among others. On January 21st, 2023, the Nashville Predatorsscored2 goals within the first 40 seconds of their game against the L.A. Kings. Previously, a large number of fans would have been stuck outside Bridgestone Arena in long security lines and would have missed that extraordinary moment. However, because of Evolv, those same fans were able to witness an incredible first minute of a game, which the Predators went on to win 3-2. Through implementing Evolv Express, Bridgestone Arena was also able to: 

Screened thousands of fans and patrons in the 12-minute "rush" before start times 

Reduced security alarms for secondary screening by around 40%

Increased the amount of time fans and guests spend in pre-game festivities and concessions 

See the system in action at Bridgestone Arena and hear from its staff how Evolv has transformed its fan's security experience. 

James Island Charter High School is a leader in many ways. It ranks in the top 5% of high schools in South Carolina. Its high school graduation rate is more than 11 points higher than the average for high schools in the state. Eight out of 10 graduating seniors pursue college degrees, compared to an average of only 69% of seniors from other high schools in South Carolina.

When it comes to the safety of students, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors, James Island also ranks at the top of the class. The school began using hand-wand metal detectors in 2018 and walkthrough metal detectors in 2020. But these traditional metal detectors were problematic. Lines would form outside of the front and back atriums of the school that served as entrances, and the pileups of students at the entrances were a security risk in themselves. Through implementing our systems, James Island Charter High School was able to achieve the following and more:  

Reduced school staff required to manage security screening by 40%—from 12 to 8

Eliminated soft target of students waiting in backed-up lines to pass through security screening

Optimized student flow through data analysis from Evolv Insights

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in performing arts centers today.

During her search for a new weapons screening solution, Heather Beasley, Security Manager at Purple, knew that she had to find technology that contributed to a safer environment without impacting warehouse ingress. Workers aren’t willing to stand in line for security screening, as only once they pass through security can they clock in for their shift. Being deemed late for your shift as a result of inefficient and slow security screening, and possibly having pay docked as a result, was not something workers were willing to accept. With Evolv, Beasley is able to foster a safer working environment while ensuring that no employee is late clocking into their shift because of security. Through implementing our systems, Purple was able to achieve the following and more:  

Screened over 300 employees during shift changes in approximately five minutes

Greatly minimized risk of a weapon being used in one of the company’s facilities

Achieved lower nuisance alarm rate than walk-through metal detectors

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in warehouses today.

A central mission for Mercy is to ensure that patients and visitors feel as safe and secure as possible when visiting one of Mercy's facilities. It is also critical that hospital staff, or coworkers as Mercy refers to them, can provide care to patients in a safe environment. “Our patients, family members, and staff need to feel secure because everyone who is entering has gone through the same processes to ensure that no one brings a weapon into one of our facilities that they could use to harm themselves, one of our coworkers, or another patient or family member of a patient," says Adam Whitten, Mercy's VP of Operational Excellence. 

He continues, "The vast majority take place in our Emergency Departmental and Behavioral Health areas. There is a precipitous fall off from there. We also know that after a certain time of night at most of our facilities, the Emergency Department becomes the only access point to the entire hospital. All other doors are locked and guarded so no one else can come in.” With these two factors in mind, Mercy decided to begin the rollout of the Evolv Express® systems at Mercy's Emergency Departments. By enabling the Evolv Express, Mercy Health Hospitals were able to achieve the following: 

Facilitate a feeling of safety for Emergency Department staff, enabling them to focus on providing urgent care to patients 

Improved weapons detection with a dozen weapons found in one backpack, as one example

65% fewer resources are now needed to manage Express systems over traditional metal detectors

Watch how Mercy Health increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

View our infographic about Mercy Hospital's experience with Evolv 

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Creates a Secure Digital Threshold That Bolsters Guest Experience with Evolv Express® Systems 

With approximately two million guests visiting its various properties in a 14-block entertainment district, the board of trustees for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust commissioned its executive team to assess security screening across its various properties after the Paris bombings.  After doing a deep analysis of security technology on the market, their CSO - along with other members of his team - evaluated several different security screening solutions before choosing Evolv Technology to secure their venues. By enabling Evolv Express, PCT was able to achieve the following:  

Maintain rigorous weapon detection standards

Eliminate screening queues that force guests to wait outside venues in inclement weather

Optimize security and customer experience staff utilization

Watch how the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

With approximately two million guests visiting its various properties in a 14-block entertainment district, the board of trustees for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust commissioned its executive team to assess security screening across its various properties after the Paris bombings. And after careful consideration of security technology on the market, chose Evolv Technology to secure their venue.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Creates a Secure Digital Threshold That Bolsters Guest Experience with Evolv Express® Systems

The iconic Boch Center is no stranger to sold-out shows. From classic theater, operas, musicals, comedy and more, they are the place to be to see a show in Boston. A historic reputation and show-stopping lineup means the lines outside their venues would always wrap around city blocks, which not only proved to be a security threat for patrons but also negatively impacted the theater experience and affected local businesses. On their opening night with Evolv, the Boch Center was apprehensive about how well the system would work in addressing these issues, so commonly seen with traditional metal detectors. This apprehension was quickly relieved. Eric Neill, Director of Theater Operations at the Boch Center recounts, “when we opened the doors, patrons started streaming through the Express lanes and proceeding to ticketing. The lines faded away. Within 15 minutes, there was a positive vibe across the entire staff in the building.” Since that first show, Neill has been able to quickly and efficiently bring patrons into the theater, while also maintaining positive relationships with surrounding businesses. By enabling Evolv Express® the Boch Center was able to achieve the following:  

Reduced nuisance alarm rate 7-fold, approximately an 80% reduction from metal detectors

Shrank security screening footprint from 11 metal detectors to 4 Express systems 

Eliminated security lines that took up to 15 minutes to navigate 

Watch how the Boch Center increased the patron experience with Evolv Express®

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in the performing arts industry today.

View our infographic about the Boch Center's experience with Evolv 

Hear from the Houston Astros on how disruptive technology like the Evolv Express® has enhanced the fan experience at Minute Maid Park. 

Tennessee Titans Turn to Evolv to 'Get Obsessed' About Fan Ingress Experience

Staffing shortages and protocols associated with COVID-19 have created numerous challenges related to fan ingress at sports stadiums across the country, including at Nissan Stadium. The Business Operations team for the Tennessee Titans knew they need to make a change - and fast. Adam Nuse, VP of Business Operations for the Tennessee Titans said, "We started off wanting to address customer service, but we ended up scratching that and went directly to being fan obsessed. When Evolv appeared on our radar, it fell right in line with what we were trying to do from the standpoint of creating a fan-obsessed environment." By enabling Evolv Express® the Titans were able to achieve the following:  

Doubled fan ingress satisfaction scores from 2.3 to 4.6 (out of 5.0)

Reduced security staff required to manage entry points from 280 to 94

Extended security perimeter 100 feet - catching 254 prohibited objects before they got to the security gate within a 3-game period

Watch how the Tennessee Titan's are "Getting Obsessed" over the fan experience with Evolv 

Read the case study to learn how you can start your journey to a more secure and guest-friendly security screening solution in the sports industry today.

Staffing shortages and protocols associated with COVID-19 have created numerous challenges related to fan ingress at sports stadiums across the country, including at Nissan Stadium. The Business Operations team for the Tennessee Titans knew they need to make a change - and fast. Adam Nuse, VP of Business Operations for the Tennessee Titans said, "We started off wanting to address customer service, but we ended up scratching that and went directly to being fan obsessed. When Evolv appeared on our radar, it fell right in line with what we were trying to do from the standpoint of creating a fan-obsessed environment."

Tennessee Titans Turn to Evolv to "Get Obsessed" About Fan Ingress Experience

Saracen Casino Resort Secures Both Their Front and Back of House with Evolv

Watch how Saracen Casino Resort increased the patron experience with Evolv Express®

Saracen Casino talks about the benefits they are seeing in both front and back of house.

Emerald Queen Casino Doubled Down on Evolv Express® and Hit the Jackpot  

Before becoming an Evolv Technology customer, Emerald Queen Casino used metal detection wands. Once they were introduced to the Evolv Express® as they looked to reopen after the pandemic, David Yerbury, Director of Security at EQC said, “I take the safety of our guests and employees very seriously. Evolv and its Express system is a game-changer for us. Knowing that I have this technology in place at every entrance helps me sleep better at night.” By enabling Evolv Express through one of our partners, Velesea, EQC was able to achieve the following:  

Maximize security effectiveness and accuracy without impacting the guest experience 

Manage security screening with approximately half the security staff required for a magnetometers-based solution 

Reduced need for secondary security screening across all guests and employees

Watch how EQC streamlined their security process with the Evolv Express® 

Before becoming an Evolv Technology customer, Emerald Queen Casino used metal detection wands. Once they were introduced to the Evolv Express® as they looked to reopen after the pandemic, David Yerbury, Director of Security at EQC said, “I take the safety of our guests and employees very seriously. Evolv and its Express system is a game-changer for us. Knowing that I have this technology in place at every entrance helps me sleep better at night.”

Emerald Queen Casino Doubled Down on Evolv Express® and Hit the Jackpot

Dale Duhl, Senior Manager of Security at the Grand Ole Opry House remembers one guest who showed up for the Loretta Lynn memorial last fall. “We had lines of people who showed up before we opened our gates,” he says. “I overheard one person telling her friends, ‘We’re never going to get our seats. Even if they open up right now, we’re still not going to make it.’ The gates opened and the lines started to move.” Duhl continued, “Ten minutes later, when I was in the lobby, the same woman and her friends passed through security. She came over to me and told me, ‘Flawless and seamless. I’m very impressed with how you handled this huge crowd.’ I had to smile to myself. As we had Evolv, I knew that we were going to make it work.”  By enabling Evolv Express®  Opry Entertainment Group was able to achieve the following:  

Consolidated 22 metal detectors to 3 Express dual-lane and 2 Express single-lane systems - a 77% reduction

Reallocated 21 security staff from ingress to other areas of two venues for enhanced security - a 60% reduction 

Reduced screening time and improved guest ingress experience 

Watch how the Opry Entertainment Group increase their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

Kevin Wilkes, the VP of Security at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and an early adopter of Evolv, recommended to Thompson that he should take a look at the Evolv Express®. “We have a tight-knit security community in Pittsburgh and frequently share best practices and input,” Thompson observes. “In addition to expediting the time it took to get fans into the stadium, we had seen a spike in acts of violence in the sports and entertainment industries and wanted to up-level our security screening capabilities.” By enabling Evolv Express®  the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to achieve the following:  

Reduced the number of ingress systems from 110 metal detectors to 6 Express dual lanes – an almost 90% reduction

Reallocated 85% of security staff used for ingress to other areas of the stadium

Screened upwards of 68,000 fans during a 50-minute timeframe

Watch how the Pittsburgh Steelers increase their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

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Despite thorough vetting of Evolv, Tripp Turbiville, Director of Security and Transportation Services for Amalie Arena, admitted that he was apprehensive on the first day that their Express systems went live. That fear immediately melted away with the support of Evolv on their go-live date. In fact, during their first concert, geared towards classical music lovers, Turbiville recounts how one “would think that we wouldn’t have detected any weapons due to the demographics of our guests, but we found a handgun in an older lady’s purse that night, which really shined the light on our decision. Since that first event, we’ve found some additional handguns and knives. By enabling the Evolv Express®, the Tampa Bay Lightning were able to achieve the following: 

Reduced nuisance alarm rate by nearly 50% compared to legacy metal detector

Saw a 15% increase in fans in their seats by the time the puck dropped—nearly 80% of capacity

Improved security by eliminating security guard fatigue and lines outside of the arena

Watch how the Tampa Bay Lightning increases their visitor experience with Evolv Express®

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Makes Guests and Staff Feel Like They Are Walking into a Friend’s House with Fan-friendly Security Screening

When Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia opened in 2017, fan experience was at the very center of its design. Since then, the stadium is known for its state-of-the-art look, with the world's largest scoreboard, over 4,000 miles of fiber optics connections, and more. “Our objective is to make attending events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium feel like you’re walking into a friend’s house—to a place you belong or even own,” notes Karl Pierburg, Chief Technology Officer at AMB Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In 2019, the security team embarked on an initiative to enhance the Mercedes-Benz Stadium guest experience further by transforming arrival and entry and landed on Evolv Technology. Through implementing Evolv Express, Mercedes-Benz Stadium was able to achieve the following and more:  

90%+ of fans express satisfaction with ingress experience, a 3x improvement. 

Went from an average of 40% of people being flagged for secondary bags checks to 6% to 12% with Express.

Dramatically improved security staff experience, morale, and retention.

Watch how Mercedes-Benz Stadium Makes Guests and Staff Feel Like Secure with Fan-friendly Weapons Screening

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When Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia opened in 2017, fan experience was at the very center of its design. Since then, the stadium is known for its state-of-the-art look, with the world's largest scoreboard, over 4,000 miles of fiber optics connections, and more. “Our objective is to make attending events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium feel like you’re walking into a friend’s house—to a place you belong or even own,” notes Karl Pierburg, Chief Technology Officer at AMB Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In 2019, the security team embarked on an initiative to enhance the Mercedes-Benz Stadium guest experience further by transforming arrival and entry and landed on Evolv Technology.

Spartanburg, South Carolina School District 6 Enhances School Safety With Free-Flow Weapons Detection Powered by Evolv Express® 

The Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 School District prides itself on being forward-thinking and progressive. Its unwavering commitment to its students and local community doesn’t stop with academics. Keeping its students and staff safe from threats is also a top priority for the district. Dr. Mark Smith who has served the district for 24 years as a teacher, principal, and administrator said "We’ve all witnessed the tragedy of school shootings over the years, and it is our worst nightmare.” Smith and other members of the team started vetting walk-through metal detectors as an option, and for many reasons landed on Evolv. Through implementing Evolv Express, Spartanburg School District Six was able to achieve the following and more:  

Completed average bagcheck in less than 20 seconds by pinpointing the potential area of the weapon in real-time.

Sustained always-on weapons detection and screening without any security queues.

Ensured student safety with weapons detection and screening while getting them to their classrooms on time.

 Watch how Spartanburg, South Carolina School District 6 Enhances School Safety With Free-Flow Weapons Detection Powered by Evolv Express® 

Download the infographic to see a snapshot view of the schools goals and outcomes to learn how you can do the same.

The Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 School District prides itself on being forward-thinking and progressive. Its unwavering commitment to its students and local community doesn’t stop with academics. Keeping its students and staff safe from threats is also a top priority for the district. Dr. Mark Smith who has served the district for 24 years as a teacher, principal, and administrator said "We’ve all witnessed the tragedy of school shootings over the years, and it is our worst nightmare.” Smith and other members of the team started vetting walk-through metal detectors as an option, and for many reasons landed on Evolv.

Spartanburg, South Carolina School District 6 Enhances School Safety With Free-Flow Weapons Detection Powered by Evolv Express®

Winnebago Public Schools is located on the Winnebago Reservation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Winnebago has approximately 600 elementary, middle, and high school students, who attend school in the same building. “We have a unique situation as we have students of all ages arriving at the school,” Adam James, the schools Safety Director explains. “We have a north and south entrance. The South entrance is a drop-off point for parents and buses and opens at the beginning and end of the school day, whereas the North entrance is open throughout.” 

“We saw an uptick in school violence and what was happening in the media,” he relays. “We had not experienced a problem with weapons. We had some small incidents but nothing that posed a threat. However, we wanted to get out in front of potential threats. We had implemented a video surveillance system 3 years ago, and it has been a big success. But we felt that we needed something beyond video at our entrances.” Then they found Evolv Express® through one of our partners ICU Technologies, and through implementing our systems, Winnebago Public Schools was able to achieve the following and more:  

Achieved an 11% alert rate for a seamless screening experience 

Produced detailed analytics for daily review and monthly review with the school board 

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