LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools said it will continue using the Evolv weapons detection system amid a lawsuit filed against the company.
The Federal Trade Commission sued Evolv Technologies, accusing the company of making false claims about the extent its AI-powered security screening system can detect weapons.
In its complaint, the FTC said Evolv scanners failed to detect weapons in schools, but did flag items like laptops, binders and water bottles.
In a proposed settlement order, Evolv would be banned from making unsupported claims about its product, and would need to give schools the option to cancel their contracts.
"The trust and partnership of our customers remain our top priority as we work to democratize security for a safer world," Evolv said in a statement. "We look forward to working collaboratively with our customers to ensure they identify the right technology solution for their security needs."
Evolv's security scanners are used in thousands of schools, sports stadiums and hospitals.Â
JCPS said Thursday nothing has changed on its end, and the district has seen a decrease in guns found in schools since using Evolv.
The weapons detection devices have been installed at all JCPS high schools and several middle schools. The district said all middle schools should have the devices within the next few months.
The Evolv systems are different from metal detectors in that it uses artificial intelligence-based technology to detect weapons.
The system scans bags and pockets in real time. If an item is seen on the scanner as a student walks through it, the normally green light on the system turns red and a photo of the student will be shown on a tablet visible to trained staff. The photo will also have a red box around the "potentially dangerous item," and the trained staff member will search that area.
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