Metal Detector Screening Services for Events & High-Volume Facilities

Crescent Investigative Services provides professional metal detector screening services for events, venues, and facilities across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Using open-gate, walk-through metal detectors, we deliver high-capacity screening solutions designed for environments where large volumes of people must be processed quickly, efficiently, and professionally.

This service is built for organizations that require more than handheld wanding or consumer-grade rental equipment. Crescent’s metal detector screening capabilities support rapid entry flow while maintaining an organized, security-focused screening process.

Open-gate walk-through metal detectors are designed to support efficient, high-volume security screening by allowing people to move naturally through a screening lane without stopping or divesting bags, purses, or personal items. Unlike traditional gate-style detectors or handheld wanding, open-gate systems are built for continuous flow, making them ideal for environments where speed, organization, and crowd movement matter.

These systems are capable of processing large numbers of people quickly while maintaining a structured and professional screening process. Their open design reduces entry bottlenecks, minimizes delays, and helps maintain steady movement into venues or facilities. Open-gate metal detectors are also portable and adaptable, allowing deployment for temporary events or mobile operations, and they are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Because of these capabilities, open-gate walk-through metal detectors are commonly used in professional security environments across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, where large events, venues, and facilities require scalable screening solutions delivered with efficiency and professional oversight

Metal Detector Screening Use Cases

Crescent’s metal detector screening services support a wide range of applications across the Upper Midwest, including:

  • Large public or private events

  • High-attendance venues

  • Corporate or institutional facilities

  • Temporary screening needs where permanent systems are not installed

  • Situations where wanding would cause delays or require excessive staffing

Each deployment is evaluated based on the environment, expected attendance, and operational needs.

What Are Open-Gate Walk-Through Metal Detectors?

How Crescent Delivers Metal Detector Screening Services

Crescent offers flexible service models to support clients throughout MN, IA, and WI, depending on regulatory requirements, staffing needs, and event complexity.

Metal Detector Equipment Rental

Crescent rents open-gate metal detector systems to approved clients for events or temporary screening needs. Equipment can be delivered or transported directly to the site, eliminating the high shipping costs often associated with out-of-region vendors.

Equipment + Trained Staff Support

When requested, Crescent can provide trained personnel to operate the metal detector systems. Staff operate as an extension of the client’s or partner’s security team. Where required by state or local law, Crescent coordinates with appropriately licensed local entities. Crescent personnel do not operate independently where prohibited.

Training & Operational Support

Proper operation of high-capacity screening equipment requires training and planning. Crescent personnel receive system-specific training and can assist with:

  • Equipment setup

  • Screening flow planning

  • Operational best practices

This ensures the equipment is used effectively and professionally.

For high-volume environments across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, walk-through screening provides clear operational advantages:

  • Significantly faster throughput

  • Reduced staffing requirements at scale

  • More consistent screening experience

  • Less intrusive for attendees

  • Better suited for large or time-sensitive entry points

While wanding remains appropriate for smaller scenarios, it does not scale efficiently for large crowds or rapid entry needs.

A Professional Security Screening Service — Not a Rental Store Product

Metal detector screening through Crescent is delivered as part of a broader security capability. With decades of experience in investigations, executive protection, and security services, Crescent approaches screening with planning, oversight, and operational awareness.

This is not consumer equipment rented without guidance. It is a professional screening service designed to integrate into real-world security operations.

Why Walk-Through Metal Detector Screening Outperforms Handheld Wanding

Regional Availability & Cost Advantages

There are few regional providers offering professional-grade open-gate metal detector systems in MN, IA, and WI. Comparable equipment rentals from national vendors often require long-distance freight shipping, adding significant cost and logistical complexity.

Crescent’s regional presence allows for reduced transportation and logistics costs, faster deployment timelines, and on-site support when required. This makes professional metal detector screening more accessible for events and facilities throughout the region.

Contact Crescent About Metal Detector Screening Services

To discuss metal detector screening for an upcoming event, venue, or facility, contact Crescent Investigative Services. Consultations focus on suitability, logistics, and operational planning to determine the best screening approach for your needs.