Footprint Center, home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, transformed its security screening by becoming the first NBA and WNBA venue to deploy Evolv Express. As part of a $230 million renovation, the arena implemented nine Evolv Express systems and Evolv Insights to replace legacy walkthrough metal detectors with a faster, AI-powered screening process. The solution reduced security lines and wait times, increased use of non-bag screening lanes by 40%, and created a more welcoming, frictionless experience for guests, including families and visitors with mobility needs. Evolv Insights provided analytics on traffic flow and detected items, enabling continuous operational improvements and better staffing decisions. The deployment enhanced security, improved guest satisfacti

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