Border security is looked at as one of the most important aspects of security for many nations around the globe. Security checkpoints are usually some of the first places that security personnel employees can stop potential threats or crime. However, in order to do this properly, they have to be equipped with the right security technology. In a time where global security seems to be the top priority for many nations, there isn’t a reason to take a gamble on how well equipped your border security checkpoints currently are. There are always ways to greatly improve the security of your nation, one way or another. Read on to learn a few excellent ways to enhance the quality of your border checkpoints this year!
Added Personnel
Having more bodies available to look through vehicles can greatly improve security. Having more staff on deck can always do some good if it is within your budget. The issue with hiring more people is that it will end up being the most costly addition to your security efforts. The more personnel you end up hiring, the more salaries you will be paying out, whereas investing in some specialized security technology might only be in one upfront cost. Either way, having more staff ready to work can definitely make the job easier and more thoroughly approached. However, more staff can lead to the issue of human errors or lack of concentration over extended periods. Human personnel might also not be as knowledgeable on how to inspect every vehicle’s undercarriage properly. These challenges can only be handled through computers that are capable of analyzing and comparing undercarriages, like Gatekeeper’s very own automatic undercarriage vehicle inspection system.
Improved Training for Personnel
Training personnel to recognize any anomalies is a huge part of a comprehensive checkpoint security search. If you are worried about border security, then you know how essential it is to be able to check vehicles top to bottom for anything odd. If employees are able to recognize the threats on their own, it can result in much better security protocols and reaction times. But just keep in mind that any manual searches are never going to be totally effective, and while education is essential for border security, it is not the end all be all to everything. Training personnel on how to use and utilize security technology is an excellent idea, though, that way, they can focus on their aspect of the job while making sure the security technology is in good shape.
Utilizing Security Technology
If you’re concerned about the problems with manual inspections or cannot afford to bring on more personnel, advances in technology could be the answer for you. Newer technologies from Gatekeeper can perform automated searches and scans on vehicles for you, so you won’t have to overwork your staff or slow down the speed of traffic carrying out inspections.
Groundbreaking Technologies with Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper Security’s suite of intelligent optical technologies provides security personnel with the tool to detect today’s threats. Our systems help those in the energy, transportation, commercial, and government sectors protect their people and their valuables by detecting threats in time to act. From automatic under vehicle inspection systems, automatic license plate reader systems, to on the move automatic vehicle occupant identifier, we offer full 360-degree vehicle scanning to ensure any threat is found. Throughout 376 countries around the globe, Gatekeeper Security’s technology is trusted to help protect critical infrastructure. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates about our technology and company.