Xtract One Technologies has announced that its Xtract One Gateway system has been chosen by Volusia County Schools in Florida to increase campus safety, by updating the district’s school security screening process.
In partnership with systems integrator CK2 Technologies, phase one of deployment will begin at the county’s high schools in 2025 and the second phase in 2026.
The company highlights that Xtract One Gateway is purpose-built for weapons detection in atmospheres with a medium volume of throughput and personal belongings.
The campus safety system reportedly balances threat detection and classification with experience and flow for individuals walking through the system.
Xtract One Gateway uses advanced bi-directional configurable screening and proprietary sensors designed for weapons detection and identification to distinguish everyday items and potential threats.
By unobtrusively scanning individuals, their pockets and bags, Gateway minimizes the need for secondary screenings and bag checks, due to its capability to distinguish non-threatening objects such as laptops, 3-ring binders and spiral notebooks from mass casualty weapons at entrance checkpoints.
“Safe school environments are a prerequisite for student success and a foundational standard for the broader communities that support them,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.
“Volusia County Schools’ decision to deploy advanced security screening technology is a testament to the increasing demand for heightened security solutions for high-throughput learning environments.
“Xtract One Gateway is designed to revolutionize the modern-day security experience and these phases of deployment at Volusia County Schools for the year ahead reflect our solution’s growth and credibility to redefine global safety standards.”
“At Volusia County Schools, ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our top priority every day and working with Xtract One reflects that commitment,” said Dr Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent for Volusia County Schools.
“With this innovative solution, we can screen for prohibited items quickly without delaying student entry times or pulling students aside.
“Through this collaboration, our district is creating a safer and welcoming environment where students can prioritize learning and the community can feel at ease.”