A temple is a place of worship for followers of a particular religion. While temples are supposed to be sacred, they can also be targets for theft or vandalism. Worse, they can be and have been the targets for violent hate crimes.
A temple metal detector can help protect congregations by helping create a safer environment and identifying threats before any would-be crimes can happen.
What Is A Metal Detector
Metal detectors can be stand-alone or handheld devices. Most people are familiar with the large, body-scan, walk-through type metal detectors at airports or government buildings and the smaller, handheld wand-type devices. Handheld metal detectors are typically used at public events like concerts or sporting events.
Metal detectors are designed to detect various forms of metal or material objects that have metal hidden inside by using a magnetic field and pulse induction (PI) technology.
With technological advances in metal detectors, some types are small enough to be more discrete than ever, meaning some patrons won’t notice they’ve walked through one.
How A Metal Detector Can Protect Your Temple
So far in 2022, there have been 4 house of worship shootings and 23 in total since 1999. Perhaps one of the most famous in recent history is the Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting in Charleston, SC in 2015.
A temple metal detector can be used to protect religious buildings from violent crimes like this. In many countries around the world, temple or church metal detectors are becoming more commonplace. These security measures are designed to protect worshippers from the threat of violence.
By placing a detector at the entrance to the building, anyone who enters can be screened for weapons before they enter, helping prevent violence and safeguard the sacred space. They can also be used to detect bombs and other explosive devices, e-cigarettes, and knives.
This can allow security staff to intervene before any harm is done. In addition, the presence of metal detectors can act as a deterrent to would-be attackers, making churches and temples a less attractive target.
How Does It Work?
BallistiSCAN is a portable, metal detector system that is perfect for use as a temple metal detector. With BallistiSCAN, temple patrons have the added peace of mind they are safe from potential threats.
This stealth metal detector offers a low profile to provide a friendly environment and is equipped with micro Magnetic Anomaly Sensors (MAD). This innovative technology allows customizable control of metal detection. In other words, you can set BallistiSCAN to allow cell phones to pass through, but not knives or other types of weapons.
The system is small and portable enough to fit in the provided protective case, so it can be moved while still handling high pedestrian traffic. BallistiSCAN also provides:
- Connection capabilities via Ethernet or router
- Can take photos when the alarm is triggered
- Military-grade technology helps ensure accurate threat detection without false positives
- Includes laptop and software
Other benefits of BallistiSCAN are fast setup times (less than 10 minutes) and minimal staff training, so you’re ready almost from the moment of delivery.
Contact The Safety Team Experts At Ballistiglass
Where your protection is paramount. Our team at Ballistiglass is proud to offer industry-leading, enhanced safety products. BallistiMAX is our bullet resistant glass and BallistiSCAN is the comprehensive metal detector.
Since 2002, we’ve been researching and developing reliable and affordable security products so peace of mind is available for everyone. We provide these measures to schools, Government and non-profit locations, residential, and commercial properties.
In a world that is as uncertain as the current times, get started with us today by giving us a call at 954-612-6640. If you need additional information or have any questions about our products you can also contact us directly online.