NO OTHER SYSTEM
IS EASIER TO MOVE
TOUGHER TO BREAK OR MORE RELIABLE TO USE
BUILT FOR SCHOOLS FIRST
TRUESHIELD was designed for schools from the start, shaped by educators, law enforcement, and security professionals who understand real school environments.
TRUESHIELD is a portable, walk-through weapon detection system built to operate inside real school environments. It allows schools to screen for weapons without permanent installation, fixed infrastructure, or dependence on constant power.
GEN 5
No permanent installation
No fixed entry points
No constant power required
Designed to catch what’s easy to miss
Deploy where screening makes sense
Designed to move with the day, TRUESHIELD combines long runtime, flexible deployment, and consistent detection into a single system that can be placed where screening is needed and removed when it’s not. It gives schools a practical way to add security without changing how people move through their buildings.
TRUESHIELD
We Understand School Operations
TRUESHIELD was designed with a clear understanding of how schools operate day to day. Movement is constant, staffing is limited, schedules change, and conditions are rarely ideal.
We designed TRUESHIELD to work inside those realities, addressing the fundamental challenges that determine whether security succeeds in daily use.
01
Schools are not Controlled Environments
Security systems designed for controlled environments break down in schools, because schools are never controlled. TRUESHIELD exists because school safety has to work inside constant movement, imperfect staffing, and real-world conditions.
02
Demos Don’t Reflect Daily Reality
Many security systems perform best in demos and presentations. Schools need systems that perform on the hundredth day, not the first. TRUESHIELD was built for daily use, not one-time impressions.
03
Security That Gets Used Is the Only Security That Matters
School security only works if it’s used every day. Systems that are too complex, too intrusive, or too expensive eventually get sidelined. TRUESHIELD was designed to be deployed consistently, not occasionally.
PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST
TRUESHIELD exists for one reason: to protect the lives of those we entrusted to care for.
Security only matters if it works every time, against every weapon that can cause harm. Anything less is not protection at all.
Not just from the threats that make headlines, but from the weapons that appear every day, handguns, small firearms, knives, and objects that are easy to conceal and easy to miss.
WHY TRUESHIELD
Many schools operate with constrained budgets and staffing, without the infrastructure required for elaborate security systems, despite facing the same threats as larger, better-funded districts.
TRUESHIELD exists to close that gap. It gives schools a practical way to screen for all weapons and serious threats, across daily entry, football games, outdoor events, and temporary access points, using a single system designed to do more with limited resources.
Because safety shouldn’t depend on zip code, tax base, or how impressive a demo looks. It should depend on whether a system actually works, every day.
DESIGNED TO BE
SIMPLE TO OPERATE
TRUESHIELD is designed to be turned on and used immediately. A single button powers the system, and all information is displayed directly on the panels. There’s no separate tablet, phone, or syncing required. Staff don’t need special training or technical support to operate the system.
BUILT TO HOLD UP IN REAL ENVIRONMENTS
TRUESHIELD is constructed for daily use in demanding school environments, with a solid stainless-steel base and a durable overall build. It’s designed to withstand frequent movement, setup, and breakdown, without becoming fragile equipment that needs special handling.
DESIGNED TO DO
MORE WITH LESS
TRUESHIELD was created for schools that need protection without pricing that makes it impractical for day-to-day operations. By controlling manufacturing and selling direct, we’re able to deliver a system that maximizes capability while keeping costs within reach, even for the smallest school districts.
CATCHES WHAT
GETS MISSED
TRUESHIELD is tuned to detect the full range of weapons and serious threats, not just large firearms. That includes smaller handguns, knives, and metal objects that are easy to conceal and often overlooked. Schools don’t just face headline threats, they face everyday risks.
DETECTION YOU
CAN RELY ON
School security only works if it works daily. TRUESHIELD delivers consistent detection without complex setup, constant recalibration, or conditions that only work during demos. It’s built to perform across normal school traffic, staffing limits, and changing schedules.
UPGRADEABLE AS
NEEDS CHANGE
Schools can start with what they need today and add capabilities later. TRUESHIELD supports optional upgrades, including AI-based enhancements, without forcing subscriptions, hardware replacement, or costly overhauls.
SECURING YOUR SCHOOL
STARTS HERE
Our sole mission is to protect the lives of those we are entrusted to care for.
We help schools think through security in a way that actually works, operationally, financially, and ethically. That means understanding what’s possible, what’s realistic, and what fits your specific environment. We support schools not only with technology solutions that work in real conditions, but also with policies, protocols, and procedures drawn from real-world deployments.
Every school is different. Every deployment is unique. Making thoughtful decisions that protect students, staff, and communities is our ultimate goal.
VIGIL develops TRUESHIELD, a portable walk-through metal detector for schools designed for daily use in real school environments.