US company's checkpoint scanner green-lighted by Israeli Prime Minister’s Office

The IDSS DETECT 1000 was approved for use at airports, ministries and other facilities throughout Israel

Photo: Transportation Security Administration

US-based Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) announced last week that its DETECT 1000 security screening system for cabin baggage has been approved by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office for use by airports, airlines, Israeli government agencies, state ministries, institutions and companies. 

IDSS said that along with its strategic partner, Hyper-Tech Advanced Systems, it looks forward to supporting Israel in addressing its challenging needs for screening solutions. 

“We see the DETECT solution not only supporting the aviation market, but many of the high security checkpoints located throughout our country,” said Yaron Yezersky, Vice President, Hyper-Tech Advanced Systems Ltd.

The DETECT 1000, the first product of IDSS, has received certification by the Transportation Security Administration and the European Civil Aviation Conference EDSCB C2 & C3 for explosives detection in carry-on baggage. While designed initially for explosives detection, the DETECT 1000 superior image quality and x-ray information is being leveraged for the non-intrusive inspection of mail and parcels as well as cargo, according to IDSS.

The DETECT 1000 is said to be the first and only system to achieve the TSA Advanced Passenger Screening Solution (APSS) Level 1 as well as ECAC EDSCB C3 certifications. 

“This designation from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office reflects another critical milestone in delivering the most advanced solution to address challenging security screening needs around the world. The DETECT, with its Artificial Intelligence driven algorithms, continues to advance the state of the art in the detection of threats and contraband providing a safer and more efficient processing of passengers through the checkpoint,” said Jeffrey Hamel, CEO and President of IDSS.

The company located in Massachusetts develops and manufactures security technology systems. It was founded in 2012 by a team of security experts with a goal of developing security solutions to address current and future threats. 

A screenshot of a DETECT 1000 scan in which forbidden items were discovered. Photo: IDSS

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