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Security Wanding

Keeping people safe in today’s environment means more than posting guards at the door. Businesses, schools, and event organizers in Pueblo, Pueblo West, Rye, Beulah, and across Pueblo County are increasingly turning to security wanding technology — the use of handheld metal detectors — as part of their layered protection strategy.

 

What Is Security Wanding?

Security wanding involves the use of a handheld metal detector to quickly scan individuals for prohibited or dangerous items. Security wanding is just one stage in an effective multi-tiered security methodology that may also include physical bag checks and additional use of walk-through magnetometers. 

 

Where Wanding Adds Value

  • Concerts and Festivals – Crowd safety is the top priority, and wanding helps reduce the risk of weapons entering the venue.
  • Sporting Events – Quick, consistent screening at gates helps maintain a safe atmosphere for families and fans.
  • Schools and Campuses – Wanding provides a deterrent and ensures safer entry points.
  • Corporate Offices – Particularly effective for buildings with sensitive operations or executive protection requirements.
  • Community Events – Local gatherings, parades, and fairs benefit from a visible, proactive safety measures

 

Benefits of Wanding Technology

  1. Deterrence – The presence of screening discourages individuals from bringing prohibited items.
  2. Speed – Handheld wands allow for rapid entry, avoiding bottlenecks at gates.
  3. Cost Efficiency – More affordable than installing fixed metal detectors.
  4. Flexibility – Guards can be trained quickly and deployed wherever screening is needed.
  5. Community Confidence – Guests, employees, and families feel reassured when visible measures are in place.

 

How MarTech Security Implements Wanding

As a Veteran and family-owned business, MarTech Security emphasizes precision, discipline, and respect when applying screening measures:

  • Professional Training – Our guards are trained to conduct wanding respectfully, efficiently, and consistently.
  • Clear Procedures – Post orders define exactly when, where, and how wanding occurs.
  • Customer Service Mindset – While security comes first, we understand that professionalism and courtesy matter at every checkpoint.
  • Integration with Other Security Layers – Wanding is combined with bag checks, access control, and surveillance to create full coverage.

 

Best Practices for Wanding at Events

  • Position guards at primary entry points with backup available during peak times.
  • Use stanchions and queuing lanes to keep lines orderly.
  • Communicate clearly with attendees so they understand what to expect.
  • Provide private screening options if needed.
  • Always pair wanding with an incident escalation plan in case prohibited items are discovered.

 

The Pueblo Advantage

MarTech Security knows the local community and its events. From large-scale festivals to smaller business functions, our goal is to create safe, welcoming environments where people can enjoy themselves with confidence. Security wanding technology is one more way we keep Pueblo safe. Contact us today!