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Why Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital is using new tech to stop weapons at the door

Why Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital is using new tech to stop weapons at the door

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Hospital safety is a growing concern in Edmonton, especially for health-care workers. Now the Royal Alexandra Hospital downtown is testing out a high-tech weapons screening system in their emergency department, hoping the added security can better protect patients and staff. CBC reporter Liam Newbigging breaks down what health-care workers are facing, and how new technology like AI could improve things.

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