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This product evaluation by Evolv and NCS4 was handled in an extremely professional, thorough, and diligent manner. The initial comment by Evolv that their system is a “weapons detection system and not a metal detector” was proven as a factual baseline during a large degree of the “standard” weapons tested on site. A fair statement to make about Evolv’s capabilities is that it will detect weapons that have a ferrous metal density factor equal to or greater than the average size of a small compact handgun (i.e., Glock 43x or Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380). Another fair comment to make is the Evolv system can detect dense ferrous metal knives, dense ferrous metal pipes, etc, that are similar in density to the average size of the same small compact handguns stated above. Evolv is not reliable to detect thin density knives that are below the detectable thresholds, nor any other thin density items that are made of ferrous metals, unless they are conical in shape like an eyeglass clamshell case or another combined-in-metal density item like a compact-closed umbrella.
This product evaluation by Evolv and NCS4 was handled in an extremely professional, thorough, and diligent manner. The initial comment by Evolv that their system is a “weapons detection system and not a metal detector” was proven as a factual baseline during a large degree of the “standard” weapons tested on site. A fair statement to make about Evolv’s capabilities is that it will detect weapons that have a ferrous metal density factor equal to or greater than the average size of a small compact handgun (i.e., Glock 43x or Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380). Another fair comment to make is the Evolv system can detect dense ferrous metal knives, dense ferrous metal pipes, etc, that are similar in density to the average size of the same small compact handguns stated above. However, during this exercise, Evolv did not reliably detect knives with small or thin blades.
Evolv is unable to detect any non-ferrous metals, but it performs very well to detect the ferrous weapons and items listed and sampled above and used during the evaluation. Evolv should continue to research and improve their capabilities to detect and include both ferrous and non-ferrous constructed weapons. They should continue to research the ability to detect and differentiate smaller density threat items like bullets and even smaller knives/guns, all while allowing cell phones, keys, and other non-innocuous items to be non-alerting. Not an easy task, but certainly worth the efforts to help mitigate all threat items.
The Evolv system is portable, but it is heavy and cumbersome in structure. Moving and reinstalling the system on a regular basis will likely result in expediated wear and tear on the system and its related components and cabling. The system has adequate anchoring points and has a questionable international weather protection rating similar to IP 66; this statement is made due to seemingly loose housing gaskets and exposed wires with some exposed connectors. The system will be more sustainable if it is properly anchored and installed in a more permanent location without the need to move it around on a regular basis. Overall, the loose cabling is a concern. These cables are a tripping hazards and a life cycle operational concern for wear and tear on the associated connectors, cables, and system components. A recommendation is to upgrade to a useable cable tray or Panduit system for protecting and covering the wires and connectors properly. Ideally, the system should seek a wireless option, battery power operability, and lightweight system component structures.
The Evolv system is portable, but it is heavy and cumbersome in structure. Moving and reinstalling the system on a regular basis will likely result in expediated wear and tear on the system and its related components and cabling. The system has adequate anchoring points and has a questionable international weather protection rating similar to IP 66; this statement is made due to seemingly loose housing gaskets and exposed wires with some exposed connectors. The system will be more sustainable if it is properly anchored and installed in a more permanent location without the need to move it around on a regular basis. Overall, the loose cabling is a concern. These cables are a tripping hazards and a life cycle operational concern for wear and tear on the associated connectors, cables, and system components. A recommendation is to upgrade to a useable cable tray or Panduit system for protecting and covering the wires and connectors properly. Ideally, the system should seek a wireless option, battery power operability, and lightweight system component structures.