ZeroEyes has introduced its AI-powered gun detection and situational awareness software to Lincoln Unified School District 298 in Kansas, aimed at safeguarding students, faculty, and visitors from weapon threats.
Located in Lincoln, a rural community, the district employs 85 staff and serves about 330 students across various regions, including Lincoln, Barnard, Beverly, Shady Bend, and Westfall. The district's facilities include a pre-school, daycare, elementary and high schools, and a technology centre. By implementing ZeroEyes, the district enhances its security measures, which already include secured entrances, door locks, 24-hour lighting, and collaboration with the sheriff's department.
Community safety initiatives
The adoption of ZeroEyes' technology was made possible through funding acquired from the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, managed by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General. This initiative was part of a coordinated effort with local law enforcement and community leaders, identifying AI gun detection as a priority in their safety strategies.
ZeroEyes' software integrates with existing digital security cameras to detect firearms
"The safety and well-being of our students is always our absolute top priority," stated Nikki Flinn, Superintendent of Lincoln Unified School District 298. Flinn expressed enthusiasm for the additional layer of protection the technology provides, enabled by the grant funding.
Advanced threat detection
ZeroEyes' software integrates with existing digital security cameras to detect firearms. Upon identifying a threat, images are immediately relayed to the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the only U.S.-based operations centre of its kind, staffed round-the-clock by U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. Should a threat be confirmed, detailed alerts, including descriptions and last known location, are quickly sent to law enforcement and school officials, often within seconds of detection.
"We are honoured to support a district that is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of their students and staff," commented Mike Lahiff, CEO and cofounder of ZeroEyes, acknowledging the proactive use of grant funding to bolster the district's security and community peace of mind.
ZeroEyes, creators of the pioneer multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Lincoln Unified School District (USD) 298 in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats.
Situated in the rural community of Lincoln, the school district employs 85 faculty and staff and serves approximately 330 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across Lincoln, Barnard, Beverly, Shady Bend, Westfall, and surrounding areas. Its two campuses include a pre-school, daycare, elementary school, high school and technology centre. As part of its ongoing commitment to student safety, Lincoln USD 298 is adding ZeroEyes to existing security measures that include secure entrances and door locks across all buildings, all-night campus lighting, and a close partnership with the sheriff's department.
Broader community initiatives
The district secured funding through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, to purchase and implement ZeroEyes. The grant followed coordination with local law enforcement and community leaders to identify AI gun detection as a key safety priority aligned with broader community initiatives.
“The safety and well-being of our students is always our absolute top priority,” said Nikki Flinn, Lincoln Unified School District 298 Superintendent. “We had been following the development of AI gun detection technology for some time, because any opportunity to add another layer of protection for our kids is incredibly appealing. Thanks to this grant, we were able to make this vital technology a reality for our district.”
Situational awareness software
ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operations center staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans.
If the threat is determined to be valid, alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and school officials, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected.
"We are honoured to support a district that is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of their students and staff,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and cofounder of ZeroEyes. “It’s inspiring to see forward-thinking leadership utilise grant funding to proactively upgrade their security infrastructure, protect their campuses, and provide peace of mind to the entire community."
