Athena Security launches Apollo 500

AUSTIN, Texas — Athena Security has announced the launch of Apollo 500, a next-generation weapons detection system that delivers precise real-time location alert lights, instantly guiding operators to the exact position of a weapon or prohibited item on a person or in their belongings.

Instead of relying on ambiguous or generalized alerts, Apollo uses precision light boxes that show operators exactly where the potential threat is - arms, legs, waistline, backpack, purse, or carried item - reducing confusion and dramatically speeding screening accuracy.

“In high-traffic environments, every second counts - and uncertainty slows teams down,” states Lisa Falzone, co-founder and president of Athena Security. “Apollo 500 brings clarity to the screening process by giving operators precise, visual, and immediate intelligence. When security teams know exactly where to look, they can respond faster, reduce friction, and keep lines moving safely and efficiently.”

Threat identification challenges have become more urgent as hospitals, schools, and public institutions face rising incidents and increasing pressure to maintain both safety and throughput. Key Features of the Apollo 500 include streamlined throughput for those venues, real-time Red-Box visual indication that pinpoints the exact location of a weapon or prohibited item, faster decision-making, and reduced operator error and the elimination of guesswork.

“Traditional systems give you a general alert. Apollo tells you exactly where to look,” says Chris Ciabarra, co-founder and CTO/chief AI officer of Athena Security. “We designed the Apollo 500 to eliminate confusion at the very moment decisions matter most. When operators can instantly see where a threat is located, accuracy goes up, search times go down, and the entire screening process becomes safer for everyone.”