Sentara Williamsburg将武器探测扩大到主要入口,到2026年,所有12家医院都增加了安全保卫。 Sentara Williamsburg expands weapon detection to main entrance, adding security at all 12 hospitals by 2026.

Sentara Williamsburg区域医疗中心在2024年10月在紧急部门进行试点后,将武器探测系统扩大到了主要入口。 Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has expanded its weapons detection system to its main entrance, following a pilot at the Emergency Department in October 2024. 该系统利用视距之间的传感器,探测火器、刀和其他武器,向受过训练的保安人员示警,他们可以对TASERs或火器作出反应。 The system, using sensors between stanchions, detects firearms, knives, and other weapons, alerting trained security officers who can respond with TASERs or firearms. 如果发现威胁,可进行二次魔杖筛查。 A secondary wand screening may follow if a threat is detected. 该措施旨在减少工作场所的保健暴力,通常由一名官员负责操作,在高峰时期有两名官员。 The measure, aimed at reducing healthcare workplace violence, operates with one officer typically, two during peak times. 医院官员报告公众积极反馈,该系统补充了现有的访客通行证要求。 Hospital officials report positive public feedback, and the system complements existing visitor badge requirements. Sentara计划到2026年初在其所有12家医院安装类似的系统。 Sentara plans to install similar systems at all 12 of its hospitals by early 2026.