Athena Security to Showcase First-of-Its-Kind Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System and Unified Entryway Platform at IAHSS

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Athena Security today announced that it will showcase its unified entryway security platform at the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Annual Conference, taking place April 13–15 in New Orleans. The company will highlight how hospital visitor management, concealed weapons detection, and its newly launched Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System (WDS) work together to secure one of the most complex environments in healthcare: the hospital entryway.

“When hospital visitor management and weapons detection operate as one platform, organizations gain visibility, speed, security, and control at the entryway. Others stop at detection, but that’s where we begin.” -Chris Ciabarra, Co-founder & CTO

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As healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to protect staff and patients while maintaining efficient operations, Athena Security’s approach brings together identity verification and weapons detection into a single, coordinated platform designed to identify both who is entering a facility and what they may be carrying—before access is granted.

Introducing the Industry’s First Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System

At this year’s IAHSS conference, Athena will spotlight its newest innovation: the Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System, powered by its Ambulance Bay AI Agent.

Purpose-built for emergency department intake, the system enables hospitals to automatically screen patients arriving on stretchers or in wheelchairs—without requiring manual hand-wanding. This addresses one of the most persistent security gaps in healthcare, where traditional screening methods are often ineffective due to metal gurneys and the urgency of patient care.

Attendees can request a private demo of the Ambulance Bay WDS, which is available exclusively by appointment in a private suite.

A Unified Entryway Security Platform

Beyond the ambulance bay, Athena Security will demonstrate how its integrated platform brings together:

• Hospital Visitor Management (VMS): Verify identity and manage visitor access in real time
• Concealed Weapons Detection (WDS): Screen individuals for potential threats without slowing entry
• Person of Interest (POI) Identification: Cross-check individuals against watchlists and prior incidents
• AI-Assisted X-ray: Enhance bag screening with intelligent threat detection
• Centralized Event Correlation: Automatically associate weapons detection events with visitor records

This unified approach enables healthcare organizations to move from fragmented security processes to a streamlined, coordinated workflow—improving both visibility and response times.

“Security leaders don’t just need to know that a threat exists—they need to know who is entering their facility and what they may have with them now or in the past,” said Chris Ciabarra, co-founder and CTO of Athena Security. “When hospital visitor management and weapons detection operate as one platform, organizations gain visibility, speed, security, and control at the entryway. Others stop at detection, but that’s where we begin.”

Built for Healthcare Compliance and Operational Efficiency

Athena Security’s unified entryway platform is designed to support emerging regulatory requirements, including legislation such as California Assembly Bill 2975, which is driving hospitals to adopt more comprehensive security measures.

By combining visitor management and weapons detection into a single system, Athena enables hospitals to:

• Verify visitor identity before entry
• Screen for potential weapons in real time
• Associate screening events with visitor records
• Enable rapid investigation through centralized reporting
• Coordinate responses, including alerts and lockdown procedures

This approach helps healthcare organizations strengthen security posture while reducing operational complexity for already strained teams.

Experience Athena at IAHSS

Athena Security will be exhibiting at Booth #41 during the IAHSS Annual Conference. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth to learn more about the company’s full platform and speak with the team.

To experience the Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System, attendees can request a private, appointment-only demo with an Athena representative at info@athena-security.com.

About Athena Security

Athena Security is a leading provider of AI-enabled physical security solutions. Founded by Revel Systems co-founders Lisa Falzone, Chris Ciabarra, Athena Security was first to market with AI evasion detection and has since integrated AI Assisted X-ray, AthenaVision AR Alert Glasses and Telepresence Security Officers. Athena Security continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible and leads the industry in developing advanced weapons detection and security technology. Athena Security partners with organizations across industries to enhance their security posture and help protect individuals in schools, hospitals, retail and public spaces across the globe. Athena Security is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, California, with a remote office in Jacksonville, Florida. To learn more, visit www.Athena-Security.com.