Sensormatic Solutions has teamed up with Thruvision to enable next-generation people screening to become more accessible to retailers around the world.

According to the partnership, using passive terahertz camera technology, Thruvision’s cameras and scanning software complement Sensormatic Solutions loss prevention solutions portfolio and will provide retailers with a fast, respectful and reliable people-screening option in distribution centers and other logistics facilities to address and help reduce internal shrink.

Retail theft

“The discussion about retail theft often focuses on sales floors and through the organized retail crime (ORC) lens, but internal theft is a growing problem,” said Colin Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Thruvision.

“According to research we conducted with Retail Economics (published Nov. 2023), 40% of the total value of theft is attributable to employees.

“Additionally, retailers have seen an increase in employee theft over the past year, and 70% state they’ve seen an increase in distribution centers.

“Sensormatic Solutions’ extensive retail expertise, global footprint and proven record of delivering cutting-edge loss prevention solutions made it a natural fit for helping us reach more retailers in need of our technology.

“We look forward to working alongside the team to help retailers address this fast-growing driver of shrink.”

Thruvision’s patented passive terahertz camera technology is capable of detecting items and their size, location and shape that may be hidden under clothing at distances of up to 7 meters, the company says.

The company’s proprietary terahertz camera scanners and AI-powered software can detect metallic and non-metallic items — including weapons and explosives as well as stolen property — as people enter and exit company property, helping to speed up search processes and improve security check performance.

Importantly, the technology is designed to emit no radiation, capture no anatomical detail and does not identify the age, gender or ethnicity of those being screened, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.

Overcoming obstacles with Sensormatic Solutions

“Helping retailers overcome their most pressing obstacles is the driving force behind all of our decisions — both when it comes to new solutions and strategic partnerships,” said Craig Szklany, Vice President of Loss Prevention and Inventory Intelligence, Sensormatic Solutions.

“We were impressed with Thruvision’s innovation and creative approach to addressing a tricky problem and appreciated their focus on safety and respect in the people-screening process.

“I am confident that this partnership will allow us to help retailers protect their distribution centers, logistics facilities and more with as much precision as they do their sales floors while improving customer and employee experiences.”