People Screening
People Screening encompasses a range of security inspection technologies designed to detect prohibited items, concealed threats, and unauthorized objects carried on or under clothing. These systems are deployed in controlled access environments where individuals must be screened efficiently, discreetly, and in compliance with operational, legal, and regulatory requirements.
The category includes multiple screening technologies based on different detection principles. This allows authorities and operators to address varying threat profiles, privacy expectations, and operational constraints. People screening solutions are used at both primary and secondary inspection points and form a core element of any layered security concept.
Applications span aviation security, border control, public venues, government facilities, and critical infrastructure. Depending on the environment, systems can be configured for high throughput, enhanced detection sensitivity, or increased privacy protection.
Selecting the appropriate people screening solution depends on factors such as threat level, required throughput, privacy considerations, and the operational context. When properly integrated into security operations, people screening enhances threat detection while preserving safety, dignity, and efficient passenger or visitor flow.
Operational Applications
People Screening systems are deployed wherever individuals must be checked before entering restricted, sensitive, or high risk areas.
Airports and Aviation Security
Screening of passengers, crew, and staff at security checkpoints and controlled access zones.
Border Control and Immigration Facilities
Inspection of travelers at land borders, ports of entry, and immigration processing areas.
Critical Infrastructure and Industrial Sites
Screening of personnel, contractors, and visitors entering power plants, oil and gas facilities, data centers, and other sensitive sites.
Government and High Security Facilities
Access control screening at government buildings, ministries, embassies, military installations, and secure campuses.
Event and Temporary Security Operations
Rapid deployment screening for events, summits, exhibitions, and temporary security zones.
Public Facilities and Institutions
Screening at courthouses, transport hubs, stadiums, and large public buildings.
Staff and Service Access Points
Screening of employees, service personnel, and delivery staff in controlled environments.
The Threats Organizations Face
Organizations responsible for people screening face a wide range of concealed threats that require reliable detection without physical searches.
Concealed Weapons and Dangerous Items
- Firearms, knives, and improvised weapons carried under clothing,
- Metal and non-metal weapons designed to evade visual detection.
Explosives and Explosive Components
- Improvised explosive devices and components concealed on the body,
- Low metal or non-metallic explosive threats.
Unauthorized Objects and Prohibited Items
- Restricted tools, devices, or materials carried into controlled areas,
- Objects prohibited by facility, regulatory, or operational rules.
Insider and Trusted Access Risks
- Threats introduced by staff, contractors, or authorized personnel,
- Abuse of legitimate access privileges.
High Traffic Environments
- Reduced effectiveness of manual checks under time pressure,
- Increased risk of missed detection during peak traffic periods.
Safety and Compliance Risks
- Physical searches increasing risk to personnel and individuals,
- Inconsistent screening practices across operators or locations.
How People Screening Helps
People Screening supports security operations by enabling reliable detection of concealed threats while maintaining safe, respectful, and efficient screening processes.
SOLUTION
Non-Intrusive Threat Detection
People screening enables the identification of concealed threats without physical contact or invasive inspection:
- Detection of concealed weapons and prohibited items without physical contact.
- Identification of metallic and non-metallic threats depending on screening technology.
- Inspection without requiring individuals to remove clothing beyond standard procedures.
Support for Risk Based and Layered Screening
People screening can be applied selectively as part of a broader, intelligence led security approach:
- Selective application based on risk profiles and operational context.
- Escalation from primary screening to secondary inspection when required.
- Integration into layered security and access control concepts.
Improved Safety for Personnel and the Public
Screening processes are designed to reduce physical interaction and exposure to potential threats:
- Reduced need for manual pat downs and physical searches.
- Lower exposure to potentially dangerous situations.
- Controlled screening distance between operators and individuals.
Operational Efficiency and Throughput
People screening supports smooth flow at access points even under high demand:
- Support for high passenger and visitor volumes.
- Consistent screening under peak operational conditions.
- Reduced bottlenecks at access points
Consistency and Standardization
Standardized screening methods help ensure reliable outcomes across operations:
- Repeatable screening outcomes across shifts and locations.
- Reduced dependence on subjective judgment alone.
- Support for standardized operating procedures.
Integration into Security Operations
People screening functions as part of an integrated security environment rather than a standalone measure:
- Compatibility with access control, monitoring, and command systems.
- Support for centralized oversight and coordinated response.
- Alignment with broader site and facility security environments.
Our Range
of solutions
unival group offers a comprehensive range of people screening solutions designed to address different threat profiles, operational environments, and regulatory requirements. The portfolio includes multiple screening technologies that allow authorities and operators to choose the most appropriate method based on privacy considerations, throughput needs, detection requirements, and site constraints.
These sub categories support both primary and secondary screening workflows and are designed to operate as part of layered security environments. When combined with access control, monitoring, and operational procedures, people screening solutions contribute to consistent, effective, and compliant security operations across a wide range of use cases.
