Erie’s largest hospital upped its security, launching some new technology this week at the main entrance.
UPMC Hamot recently installed the Evolv Weapons Detection System in its front lobby.
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The security technology is a high-flow traffic metal detection system that uses radio wave frequencies to detect weapons that could be on a person’s body as they walk through.
Emily Shears, the hospital’s vice president of operations, said they’re installing the system as threats of violence increase across the country, especially toward health care workers.
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“This is all about making sure we have the safest environment for our communities, obviously our employees, our visitors and our patients. So, this is another level to make sure that everyone who enters our facility is free of a weapon,” said Shears…