The rapid evolution of security technology in the last five years has made securing facilities against ORC and other forms of shrinkage a more complicated task than ever before. New technologies promise enhanced results, reactivity, and monitoring capabilities, but it can often be difficult to know if the technology in question is designed to address the needs of loss prevention professionals.
Ambitious start-ups and industry veterans alike market products that are either new but unsuited to address market needs or aging and unable to keep up with the challenges of the day. In search of greener pastures, many companies have neglected the critical security needs of the loss prevention sector, choosing instead to prioritize goals like high throughput and weapons screening. Garrett Metal Detectors saw this need emerging in the market and designed a solution to address the gap: a screening product that is both reliable and adaptable, able to address the theft prevention and human security concerns of retail and manufacturing security.
Paragon is the latest walk-through metal detection solution from Garrett. Released in 2023, this detector is both modern and well‑suited to the needs of the loss prevention sector. Paragon brings with it a host of features to enhance the security of any retail or manufacturing facility:
- 66-Zone Resolution: Its powerful detection helps catch inventory and tools leaving facilities with precision and dependability. With an industry-leading 66 detection zones, Paragon’s detection resolution helps security personnel quickly identify the location of one or more concealed objects, so no time is wasted in an employee search and the risk of an uncomfortable encounter is minimized.
- Broad and Deep Detection: Paragon’s flexible detection means that it can identify both ferrous and non-ferrous metallic objects ranging in size from large to miniscule. This means no more disappearing tools, small electronics, or jewelry—Paragon is powerful enough to detect objects as low-metal as a pair of air pods.
- Dual Function Security: More than any other detector on the market, Paragon provides the opportunity for synergy between LP and broader facility security functions. With its unique Ambiscan feature, Paragon simultaneously serves two different security applications that might otherwise compete for space and budget. With Ambiscan, it can vary its detection settings based on the direction of traffic, targeting weapons on ingress and company property during egress.
- Adaptable Integration: The synergy doesn’t stop there; Paragon has remote monitoring and control options with its iC Module, as well as I/O relay capabilities. Trigger system alerts, lock doors, or take photos when an alarm is received, or vary settings based on employee badge scans. The control is yours.
All of these features can help you:
- Save More Money: Paragon deters and detects retail and manufacturing loss and saves you from shrinkage, often at a fraction of the cost of competitive personnel screening solutions.
- Save More Time: With its advanced feature set and integration functions, you can simplify your security functions and align corporate resources to smoothly secure your facility perimeter.
- Save More Lives: Paragon isn’t just for property—it’s for people. Workplace violence prevention is empowered when employees are deterred from bringing weapons into your facility.
Garrett is a global leader in metal detection security solutions and has been building “made in the USA” products since its founding in 1964. If you are interested in learning more about Paragon or Garrett’s other detection solutions, you can find us at garrett.com or email security@garrett.com.
