A security system including a detection device, an imaging device and a controller. The detection device being a detection device through which people traverse. The detection device producing a signal representative of at least one of an object being carried by a person and a distribution of metal carried by the person. The imaging device produces an image of the person. The controller executing the steps of determining whether the signal from the detection device exceeds a predetermined value; instructing the imaging device to capture an image of the person if the determining step indicates that the signal exceeds the predetermined value thereby creating a captured image; transmitting the captured image to selected data devices assigned to trusted individuals; and receiving a response from at least one of the data devices, the response indicating an action to be taken regarding the person.