Evolv Technologies has announced that its flagship product, Evolv Express, has been deployed at Pechanga Arena San Diego (PASD), a premier multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in downtown San Diego, California.
According to the company, Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to enhance stadium security by detecting concealed threats and identify the person and location of the potential threat – while allowing people to move through checkpoints at their natural walking pace.
The system is designed to screen visitors effectively, improving stadium security, while helping minimize congestion and disruptions to traffic flow at entry points.
Evolv Express Gen2 dual-lane systems will be deployed at the 14,000-seat arena, which originally opened in 1966 and is the largest indoor sports and entertainment facility in the San Diego market.
The Arena, which is managed by Legends Global, is home to the San Diego Gulls (American Hockey League) and the San Diego Seals (National Lacrosse League).
It also hosts numerous family shows and live entertainment events annually.
Concurrent with the deployment, the company says that it has been designated as the “Official Patron Screening Provider” for the Arena.
“We’re very pleased to bring Evolv Express to Pechanga Arena San Diego,” said Sam Hitchcock, Security Manager for Pechanga Arena.
“The Arena has been a San Diego icon for nearly sixty years, in part because it has continually been updated to keep with the times.
“Evolv Express is a major improvement, and we’re confident that our guests will enjoy an enhanced entry experience right away.”
“We’re proud to welcome Pechanga Arena San Diego to our impressive list of sports and entertainment customers in Southern California,” added John Baier, Evolv’s Vice President of Sports & Entertainment.
“We think it’s no coincidence that in one of the world’s densest and most competitive markets for live entertainment, top operators like PASD and Legends Global are investing in the guest experience and we’re pleased to offer a solution with the potential for such positive impact.”