Dear Cooper Team:
As we continue to enhance the safety of our team members, patients, and visitors, we are happy to announce that a new weapons screening system will be initially installed at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. If successful, the intent is to install the screening system at other appropriate facilities across the health system.
A team of clinical, security, and administrative leaders researched and studied several security technologies. Our team also spoke to and met with representatives of other health systems similar to Cooper to ensure we chose an effective and efficient system that will truly enhance safety.
The system Cooper chose uses advanced sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI) to instantly distinguish between weapons and harmless personal items as people walk through the hospital’s entrances into the Roberts, Kelemen, and Dorrance pavilions. If the system identifies a potential threat, a real-time, image-aided alert will show security officers precisely where the threat is located on the person or in their bag.
We anticipate the system will be fully installed and operating in December. Look for more details and information about the system as we get closer to installing this additional layer of safety at the hospital.
Remember, if you see something suspicious, say something.
Thank you.