Laser Detectors For Better Security

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In light of recent events in Paris and the growing of terror threats, occurring simultaneously with the waves of migration coming from conflict centers in the Middle East, security organizations around the world are looking for solutions that offer a wide deployment of security means as widespread as possible before these threats turn into a ticking bomb.

In the past, explosives detection systems were heavy and cumbersome and required stationary screening systems. Laser Detect Systems (LDS), which specializes in the development of portable means for explosives detections, has developed portable screening systems which offer detecting and identifying explosives at checkpoints, in operational areas at airports, and in areas which are not defined sterile.

“These new means are portable, light, and offer screening to detect explosive materials and drugs with great reliability and in a fast and simple way. Furthermore, the systems are connected to intelligence networks, allowing to transfer information to various intelligence services and computerized systems in order to follow movements of explosives before they turn into a ticking bomb,” said Eli Venezia, LDS CEO.

LDS’ systems are already being used by security services in several countries. These portable systems offer enhancing the level of security in sensitive areas such as airports, where existing screening systems naturally focus on the passengers and their luggage, in the cargo – but less on the staff. The new mobile detectors offer airport security personnel to conduct surprise inspections for the staff in unexpected areas without needing “sterile zones” and without disrupting the work routine.

The new series of detectors include:

G-Scan – A light, portable detector based on laser Raman signal processing technologies, which is powered by batteries and can detect hundreds of kinds of explosives and drugs in powder or liquid form by laser scanning the suspicious object. This includes a wide range of improvised liquid explosives such as TATP which is comprised of hydrogen peroxide and acetone and was the substance used in the recent attacks in Paris.

I-Scan – A light, portable detector capable of detecting explosives, drugs and different chemicals in low concentrations (nanograms) by scanning ions. This sensitive detector offers detecting traces of explosives, drugs and toxic substances in the air around controlled objects, on the surface of different objects or on fingers and clothes.

B-Scan – A Portable laser detector which quickly recognizes many kinds of explosives, including kinds that are undetected in conventional screening systems such as liquid explosive materials. This detector can be used independently or be implemented in existing screening systems to scan passengers’ luggage,

Sphere – An integrated mobile inspection system comprised of a range of detectors with a wide range of deployable means which integrate in barriers such as a system to capture footage underneath a car, frequency blockers to prevent explosives to be triggered remotely and more.

The portable system assists security services to conduct an efficient inspection of vehicles and crowds in events, to secure areas under threat alert and reinforcing security in sensitive areas, as well as transferring the data to the security services’ database.