CHECKPOINT DESIGN

Checkpoint Design focuses on the planning, configuration, and integration of security screening checkpoints to ensure effective detection, smooth operations, and reliable performance in real world environments. Modern screening technologies offer a range of capabilities, but no single system can address all threats, operating conditions, or throughput requirements on its own.

unival offers checkpoint solutions ranging from vehicle screening checkpoints and personnel screening areas to complete screening containers with integrated X-ray equipment, operator workstations and security technologies.

unival's APPROACH TO CHECKPOINT DESIGN

unival approaches checkpoint design as a structured process combining screening technologies, workflows, and layouts tailored to specific threats, operational needs, and site conditions. The objective is to create efficient, compatible checkpoints that meet requirements rather than relying on standard layouts.

Vehicle checkpoints accommodate trucks, cars, buses, or mixed traffic, while people checkpoints serve airports, government buildings, prisons, hotels, banks, loss prevention environments and other controlled facilities. Each has distinct operational and performance requirements.

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CHECKPOINT DESIGN

Operational Capability Overview

Purpose, Application, and Risk Environment

Purpose: Checkpoint Design is applied to ensure that screening technologies are combined and arranged in a way that meets defined security objectives while maintaining required throughput and usability. The focus is on selecting the right technologies and organizing them into a functional and effective checkpoint concept.

Application Environments: Checkpoint Design is used for people and vehicle screening environments, including border crossings, transport hubs, industrial facilities, public institutions, and critical infrastructure sites.

Operational Risk Context: Poorly designed checkpoints can lead to bottlenecks, incomplete screening, operator overload, or incompatible system integration. Differences in environment, threat profile, and concept of operations require tailored design rather than generic solutions.

Functional Capability Overview

1. Technology Selection and Combination

Identifies and combines appropriate screening technologies based on threat scenarios, object types, and operational requirements.

2. Checkpoint Layout and Workflow Design

Defines equipment placement, traffic flow, and screening sequences to support efficient and consistent operations.

3. Throughput and Capacity Planning

Aligns checkpoint configuration with expected traffic volume and operational tempo.

4. Integration and Compatibility Planning

Ensures that all selected components work together technically and operationally, including integration with existing systems where required.

5. Risk and Threat Based Design Approach

Aligns checkpoint configuration with identified threats and defined screening goals.

6. Use of International Guidance and Standards

Designs are informed by relevant international guidance and standards, including references commonly used by authorities such as TSA, ECAC, CAAC, DFT, and STAC, to support alignment with established practices and local requirements.