CEIA USA’s New Security Screening Technology Eliminates Checkpoint Bottlenecks While Enhancing Threat Detection
OPENGATE 2.0 and SAMD Systems deliver multi‑caliber weapons detection, intelligent shoe screening and unprecedented throughput, built to the highest industry standards CEIA USA, a global leader in advanced security screening technology, announced the commercial availability of two security solutions designed to improve checkpoint operations across industries, including education, healthcare, public venues, corporate entrances, and industrial locations. The […]
Rivalry Game Security: How Weapon Detection Strengthens Campus Safety During High-Intensity Matchups
Rivalry games in NCAA games, including basketball and football bring record attendance, elevated emotions, and compressed entry timelines. For universities, this combination increases operational complexity and reinforces the need for strong sports venue security and campus event safety planning. During high-intensity matchups, institutions must balance excitement with proactive security. One important layer of a modern […]
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 […]
Weapon Detection: Owning, Leasing, or Renting
In the wake of increasing concerns about gun violence in schools, enhancing school security has become a top priority for K12 institutions. One crucial aspect of this is implementing effective weapon detection systems. When used effectively, schools have seen an extensive increase in overall safety. According to Campus Safety Magazine (2025), “The total number of […]
Enhancing School Safety: The Balanced Approach of Random Weapons Screening
Creating a more secure yet welcoming learning environment is a top priority for schools today. As institutions strive to better protect students and staff, random weapons screening has emerged as a school security strategy. This blog post explores implementing random weapons screening in schools. Deterring Threats and Reducing Weapons on Campus Random weapons screening offers […]
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
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 […]