ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation.
Announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District (CCBSD) in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Strengthening security with AI
The ZeroEyes Gun Violence Research Centre has already analysed 34 gun-related eventsThe AI technology will be implemented at the district’s Pre-K through 8th grade school to enhance security and reduce response times in the event of a gun-related threat.
The ZeroEyes Gun Violence Research Centre has already analysed 34 gun-related events at Illinois K-12 school districts this year alone.
Recognising the ongoing threat of gun-related violence, the district is taking an important step by integrating ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection system to further bolster its security measures and protect against potential threats.
Commitment to campus safety
CCBSD maintains a comprehensive, multi-layered security programme in partnership with the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Alongside the district’s school resource officer, CCBSD has invested in a third-party monitored alarm system and recently upgraded its camera infrastructure. An on-site behavioural interventionist is also employed to build strong relationships with students and families.
Strengthening security
“We take great pride in ensuring the safety and success of all students and staff members at our school,” said Eric Lawson, Superintendent of CCBSD. “By incorporating ZeroEyes, we’re adding another important layer of safety to our campus, and we’re confident that this proactive approach will help us promote a safe learning environment.”
Smart solutions with ZeroEyes
CCBSD serves 240 students from diverse backgrounds in an urban area of northwest Illinois
CCBSD serves 240 students from diverse backgrounds in an urban area of northwest Illinois, part of the Quad Cities region.
The district’s mission is to prepare students to be academically successful and career-ready, foster a love for learning, and help students reach their full potential as confident, lifelong learners. The district’s 40 staff members are dedicated to ensuring the safety and educational success of every student.
ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto CCBSD’s existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Centre (ZOC.
Protecting with precision
The industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation centre, which is staffed 24/7/365 by military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine that the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to first responders and local staff as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.
Innovating school security
“The safety of students and staff is a priority for Carbon Cliff-Barstow, and we are honored to play a role in supporting that mission," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “Our AI gun detection system will provide the district with the actionable intelligence needed to mitigate potential threats, helping to ensure a safer environment for students and staff."