Luca Cacioli says the weapons detection industry is great for innovators, but lacks regulation leading due to what he calls “the wild west” - where school districts across the country are panic buying in the name of security.
A months-long investigation by NBC 5 Investigates found these weapons scanners are becoming increasingly more popular but have limitations – and in some cases – have failed to detect certain weapons. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
“Evolv remains deeply committed to our mission of making the world a safer place. Our systems have demonstrated success in detecting potential threats and mitigating risks across various scenarios… Over the past month alone, there have been a number of stories in the news about schools successfully preventing weapons from entering their facilities.
During our interview, Cacioli said that the weapon detection industry has become “the wild west” with school districts making quick spending decisions.