Mr. Peter Evans reports

XTRACT ONE TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE FOOTPRINT WITH MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENTS ACROSS THE STATE

Xtract One Technologies Inc. has made multiple SmartGateway deployments across California health care facilities, reflecting growing demand from health systems across the state ahead of the March, 2027, compliance deadline for California Assembly Bill 2975. Deployments are under way at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister and Contra Costa Health in Martinez, with expected completion by mid-August, in addition to the previously reported San Mateo Health deployment.

AB 2975 requires hospitals across California to implement enhanced security measures at high-traffic public entrances by March, 2027. The mandate reflects a broader recognition among health care administrators and state regulators that emergency departments and other public-facing hospital entrances require dedicated screening to protect staff and patients from weapons-related violence.

"California health systems are making real procurement decisions right now, and the facilities selecting Xtract One are doing so because the technology fits the environment," said Peter Evans, chief executive officer of Xtract One. "SmartGateway was built for high patient and visitor volumes, diverse populations, and clinical staff who need to focus on care. What we're seeing across Hazel Hawkins, Contra Costa Health and San Mateo -- and more broadly with health care systems in general -- is that once an organization sees accurate, high-throughput detection running in a real hospital environment, expanding the solution across the facility becomes an obvious next step."

Xtract One's presence in California health care predates the AB 2975 mandate. San Mateo Medical Center deployed SmartGateway at its main campus in 2025 following extensive testing of available solutions, with plans to expand to all satellite clinics. The Hazel Hawkins and Contra Costa Health deployments build on that established footprint as health systems across the state accelerate their procurement timelines ahead of the March, 2027, deadline.

Xtract One's SmartGateway is designed specifically for high-throughput environments with lower volumes of personal belongings. The system identifies concealed guns and knives while allowing individuals to walk through at a natural pace without divesting personal items, distinguishing it from traditional walk-through metal detectors that alert broadly on any metal object. For health care environments where speed and accessibility are critical to patient care, that distinction matters.

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hollister, Calif.

The first of three initial SmartGateway systems is now operational at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital's emergency department entrance, the hospital's main entrance, and the labour and delivery wing.

"Our emergency department sees the most public foot traffic of any entrance we have, which made it the right place to start," said Jorge Ramirez, director of emergency management and security at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. "Reducing the risk of violence against our staff, our patients and our visitors is the goal behind every part of this rollout."

"This deployment gives our team the ability to screen for weapons without slowing down the emergency department or changing how patients and staff experience our facility. That balance mattered to us throughout the evaluation process," said Dale Fors, manager of security at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

The hospital noted that the new security measures are being implemented to meet the requirements of the state mandate rather than in response to any specific increase in weapons-related incidents at the facility.

Contra Costa Health, Martinez, Calif.

Contra Costa Health has also selected three SmartGateway systems for deployment across its main entrance, emergency department and psychiatric entrance in the primary hospital facility. The deployment is driven by a clear security mandate of detecting and intercepting firearms and bladed weapons before they reach clinical environments. Contra Costa Health has prioritized detection accuracy above all other operational considerations, implementing a bag check protocol alongside SmartGateway screening at its main entrance to ensure the most thorough possible security posture across all three entry points.

About Xtract One Technologies Inc.

Xtract One Technologies is a leading technology-driven provider of threat detection and security solutions leveraging AI (artificial intelligence) to deliver seamless and secure experiences. The company makes unobtrusive weapons and threat detection systems that are designed to assist facility operators in prioritizing -- and delivering improved "walk-right-in" experiences while enhancing safety. Xtract One's innovative portfolio of artificial-intelligence-powered Gateway solutions excels at allowing facilities to discreetly screen and identify weapons and other threats at points of entry and exit without disrupting the flow of traffic. With solutions built to serve the unique market needs for schools, hospitals, arenas, stadiums, manufacturing, distribution and other customers, Xtract One is recognized as a market leader delivering the highest security in combination with the best individual experience.

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