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Apstec®'s Human Security Radar® (HSR™) to demonstrate unparalleled protection for crowded places at Milipol Paris

Published on: 2017-11-02

Paris and London, November 2, 2017 – today Apstec Systems® (Apstec®) announce that it will demonstrate Human Security Radar® (HSR) to visitors at Milipol Paris to showcase HSR’s unparalleled protection for crowded places and other vulnerable targets from terrorist attack. For the first time, Apstec’s fully automatic solution for non-disruptive, real-time mass people screening will be on show at the event. The security of crowded places has become an issue of great concern with the regularity of terrorist incidents a constant reminder of the threats posed to homeland security. The increasing presence of Daesh-inspired terrorists in Europe has resulted in a number of high profile terrorist attacks in recent years. The attacks in Paris, Brussels, St Petersburg, Manchester and London, amongst others elsewhere in Europe and Worldwide, highlight a significant shortcoming in existing security measures – crowded places remain alarmingly vulnerable to terrorist attack.

Apstec is a leading innovator specializing in the development of technology for the detection of weapons and person-borne improvised explosive devices (PBIEDs). Apstec’s HSR delivers cutting-edge technology with the capability to dramatically improve the security of vulnerable crowded places. The fully automatic walkthrough system is the groundbreaking innovation that introduces or extends secure perimeters without causing delay to intensive people flow. HSR is a unique and compelling solution to one of the most significant security challenges of the modern era – securing vulnerable crowded places from terrorist attacks without inflicting on the flow of people.

Milipol Paris is a leading event dedicated to homeland security. The event, which will take place on 21-24 November 2017, is organized under the auspices of the French Ministry of Interior in partnership with several governmental bodies.

“Milipol enjoys a worldwide status as a leading event dedicated to the security profession”, said Heather Colby, VP Sales and Marketing at Apstec. “As such, it provides an ideal platform for introducing Apstec and our groundbreaking Human Security Radar technology to security leaders”.