Hand-Held Metal Detectors and School Security

Hand-held metal detectors are an effective security tool and play an important role in school safety. Their strength lies in secondary screening and targeted searches. In school environments, hand held detectors are especially valuable when an alert from a weapon detection system needs to be resolved or when staff are screening a specific individual or […]

CEIA USA Attends the Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference

CEIA USA recently attended the Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference in Dallas, Texas, November 12–13, 2026. Hosted by Tall Cop Says Stop™ and led by Officer Jermaine Galloway, the event brought together national experts to discuss the latest trends in drugs, alcohol, and community safety. Sessions covered topics such as emerging drugs in schools, […]

How early do fans really arrive for a game?

According to the 2025 Spectator Sports Safety and Security Survey by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴), most fans (76%) arrive 30 minutes or less before the event starts, with 40% arriving right around that 30-minute mark. This highlights how essential fast and efficient screening is when thousands of people are […]

Food for Thought: Bite-Sized Learning for Safe Schools Week

CEIA USA is proud to support Safe and Sound Schools during Safe Schools Week with Food for Thought, a free virtual mini-summit featuring short, impactful sessions focused on creating safer learning environments. One of this year’s key sessions, “School Safety: How to Start Productive Conversations in Your Community,” features CEIA USA’s own Tom McDermott alongside […]

5 Critical Questions for Evaluating Metal Detection Technology

Teachers setting up OPENGATE at school entrance.

Each year, CEIA USA examines the shifting landscape of safety technology to identify the most pressing questions facing organizations. As a world leader in security screening equipment with more than 60 years of innovation, CEIA provides cutting-edge solutions trusted by schools, airports, governments, military facilities, and organizations worldwide. We’ve seen that organizations achieve stronger, more […]

Safety Beyond the Court: Weapon Detection in College Basketball

College basketball is one of the most exciting traditions in American sports. The NCAA regular season begins each November, with the 2025–26 season expected to tip off in the first week of November. As arenas fill with students, alumni, families, and fans, the energy is electric. But behind every packed gym or sold-out arena lies […]

Top 5 Reasons Your School Needs an Easy-to-Move Weapon Detector

Creating a safer school environment requires the right tools, and mobility is a game-changer. An easy-to-move weapon detector gives schools the flexibility to protect students and staff in classrooms, gyms, stadiums, and beyond.   1. Simple Setup and Training Staff need detectors that are quick to deploy and don’t require dealing with wires or other […]

Weapon Detection at School Board Meetings

Many school districts across the country are now extending their security measures beyond the school day by using weapons detection systems at school board meetings. These gatherings often draw large crowds and can involve emotionally charged discussions, making safety a priority for students, staff, parents, and community members alike. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in […]

Luca Cacioli, CEO of CEIA USA, Highlights Importance of Layered Security in Leading Industry Video Series

HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CEIA USA, the global leader in weapons detection technology, underscored the critical importance of layered security in today’s high-stakes environments during a recent episode of the Easy Day video series. The series, viewed by thousands of professionals across security, event operations and technology leadership, has become a go-to forum for exploring the challenges and […]