Liberty Defense partner wins Hexwave screening contract

Executive Summary

• Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. has secured a contract through its distribution partner, Linev Systems U.S., to provide Hexwave checkpoint security screening systems to the Jackson County Detention Center in Missouri.
• The Hexwave system utilizes millimeter-wave, advanced 3-D imaging, and AI to detect concealed metallic and non-metallic threats, including explosives and 3-D-printed weapons, offering a contactless, high-throughput screening solution.
• The deployment addresses rising inmate populations at the facility, which currently houses over 1,000 inmates and is undergoing expansion with a new jail expected to complete this fall.

Key Details

• Customer: Jackson County Detention Center (Missouri).
• Partner/Distributor: Linev Systems U.S. received the contract on behalf of Liberty Defense.
• Technology Deployed: Hexwave system.
• Technical Specifications:
  • Uses millimeter-wave and advanced 3-D imaging.
  • Incorporates AI for threat detection.
  • Capable of detecting concealed metallic and non-metallic threats.
  • Detects liquid, powder, and plastic explosives.
  • Detects 3-D-printed "ghost guns" and other contraband not found by enhanced metal detectors.
  • Features a high-throughput, contactless walkthrough portal.
• Facility Context:
  • Daily average inmate population: ~935 (as of September 2025).
  • Current inmate count: 1,063.
  • Facility is projected to exceed capacity; a new county jail is under construction with completion expected this fall.
• Company Background: Liberty Defense holds an exclusive license from MIT for Hexwave and has licensed millimeter-wave-based HD-AIT body scanner and shoe scanner technologies.

Notable Quotes

• "The selection of Liberty Defense's Hexwave technology reaffirms Jackson County's commitment to securing their facilities with a modern-day security approach, ensuring minimized entry wait times and enabling the most secure and safe access for everyone entering the facilities."