Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Security Services for Detection Equipment
Established in 2001, Detection For Security Ltd (D4S) specialises in detection technology evaluation and advisory services. Our expertise spans explosives, drugs, and illicit material detection, with a focus on equipment testing, procurement guidance, and airport checkpoint modelling. Led by Dr. Marian Langford, a physicist with over 20 years' experience in government and private sectors, we provide independent technical evaluations for investors, technology firms, and procurement agencies. Our services include expert witness testimony, equipment performance analysis, and bespoke security solutions tailored to global client needs.With a background in UK government R&D and partnerships with ICTS Europe, we combine academic rigour with practical implementation. Our VeriSys testing service offers secure facilities for equipment validation using live materials. Holding UK Ministry of Defence SECRET clearance, we maintain strict confidentiality while delivering actionable insights. Clients benefit from our deep market knowledge, spanning Australia, the Middle East, USA, Europe, and China. Our work supports informed decision-making for security technology investments and operational optimisation.
Services
Equipment Evaluation
Procurement Guidance
Airport Modelling
Expert Witness
Technical Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in detection technology development and evaluation
- Our team provides independent equipment testing with live explosive materials
- We deliver airport checkpoint mathematical modelling for operational efficiency
- Our founder holds UK Ministry of Defence SECRET clearance for classified work
- We serve clients across five continents with tailored security solutions
Services
Equipment Evaluation
We conduct independent equipment testing for detection technologies. Our services include technical discussions, on-site evaluations using D4S test tools, and reports on market potential. Clients access secure facilities with live explosive materials through our VeriSys service.
Procurement Guidance
We provide technical advice on detection equipment procurement. Our services cover equipment customization, test trial design, data analysis, and best use practices. We help clients select optimal solutions for their security requirements.
Airport Modelling
We develop mathematical models of airport checkpoints. Our analysis examines screening processes, queue management, and security effectiveness. This helps optimise security operations while maintaining passenger throughput.
Expert Witness
We provide expert testimony services for legal cases involving detection technologies. Our founder has experience preparing documents and testimony for judicial processes, offering technical insights in US court cases.
Technical Consultancy
We offer general technical advice on detection equipment and systems. Our consultancy covers research evaluation, technology market analysis, and scientific expertise in explosive and drug detection methods.
People
Dr. Marian Langford
Founder
Physicist with 20+ years' experience in detection technology development. Former UK government R&D manager, now leading D4S since 2001. Holds MoD SECRET clearance and provides expert witness services globally.
Questions
What services does Detection for Security offer?
We provide equipment evaluation, procurement guidance, airport checkpoint modelling, expert witness services, and technical consultancy for detection technologies.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has over 20 years' experience in detection technology development and government R&D, with UK Ministry of Defence SECRET clearance.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve clients across five continents including Australia, Middle East, USA, Europe, and China.
What testing facilities are available?
Our VeriSys service offers secure UK and France-based facilities with live explosive materials for independent equipment testing.
