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A new weapon-detection system at London Health Sciences Centre’s ERs has found over 1,450 knives since spring 2025, with no weapon-related incidents reported.
A new weapons detection system at London Health Sciences Centre’s emergency departments has identified over 1,450 knives since spring 2025, with officials calling it a success in improving safety.
Installed at both University and Victoria Hospitals, the system detects concealed weapons like knives, guns, and other dangerous items without requiring individuals to remove belongings, alerting security in real time.
About 600 knives were found at University Hospital and 860 at Victoria Hospital, all surrendered or stored in vehicles.
The system also detected roughly 1,575 other items, including batons and pepper spray, some turned over to police.
No weapon-related violent incidents have occurred in the ERs since installation, and officials emphasize the technology’s role in protecting patients and staff.
Un nuevo sistema de detección de armas en las salas de emergencias del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de Londres ha encontrado más de 1,450 cuchillos desde la primavera de 2025, sin que se hayan reportado incidentes relacionados con las armas.