Forensics

New Weapon Detection Solution Might Prevent Next Active Shooter Attack

Patriot One Technologies’ solution claims to be a “first-of-its-kind” Cognitive Microwave Radar – a concealed weapon detection system to combat active shooter threats before they occur. While microwave radars have been in military service for years, they have not been widely deployed in commercial or consumer applications because of expense until now.

Designed for cost-effective deployment in weapon-restricted buildings and facilities, the Patriot One software solution and related hardware can be installed in hallways and doorways to covertly identify weapons and to alert security of an active threat entering the premises, according to oracledispatch.com.

The company partnered with researchers from Canada’s McMaster University to develop a solution that employs near field radar in a manner that addresses several requirements: Reasonably priced, small, covertly located, simple to operate, safe to health, have an intelligent yes/no decision making capability, and possess a low false alarm rate, according to their website.