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More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released now.  The national survey shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems. Gun detection technology An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children to schools equipped with gun detection technolo...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes, launched ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), a portable, drone-based AI threat detection and intelligent situational awareness solution designed for public safety agencies.  The kit provides operators with a stand-alone drone solution that can be deployed in minutes from agencies' existing drone platforms to detect firearms, people, vehicles, drones, and maritime vessels. Rapid integrati...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. At a press conference held at the Capital Factory, leaders from St. Thomas University in Houston, Valour School in Austin, St. Julian Episcopal Church in Austin, the Capital Factory, law enforcement, and se...

OPTEX, the renowned global sensor manufacturer, has launched the REDSCAN Lite LiDAR sensor, designed to provide extremely precise and ultra-fast, short-range detection across indoor high-security environments.   As the latest addition to OPTEX’s award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR range, the REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L has been specifically developed to provide total coverage and protect high-risk security zones and vulnerable, narrow indoor spaces that are difficult to protect with traditio...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced that its Paragon walk-through metal detector had met the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Standard 2.1 with SMD performance requirements.  Meeting the laboratory testing requirements and subsequently receiving the review and endorsement of the ECAC CEP Management Group is the most stringent prerequisite to achieving ECAC certification, and grants automatic eligibility for EU approval of the product along with the stamp that marks produ...

Athena Security, a pioneer in AI-driven physical security solutions, has announced the launch of its new Hospital Visitor Management System (VMS) on the Apple iPad. Purpose-built to meet the critical needs of healthcare facilities. Athena’s Hospital VMS is the first Apple iPad solution in the industry to offer seamless offline capabilities—ensuring that hospitals stay operational and secure, even amidst internet interruptions due to down servers, power outages, or natural disasters....

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., released an analysis suggesting that its AI-powered firearm detection system could have identified and reported the heavily armed suspect in Monday’s Midtown Manhattan shooting before he entered the building. A widely circulated still image from surveillance footage of the suspect, processed through RAD’s firearm detection analytics, clearly shows how the Company’s A...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions. The alliance is designed to provide organisations with rapid emergency response and intelligent situational awareness in the event of a gun-related threat. AI-powered risk intelligence...

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...

Athena Security, a trailblazer in AI-enabled weapons detection screening technology, will introduce two innovations at ISC West 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on April 2, 2025. The new Telepresence Officer combines holographic technology and AI to increase security presence, and the integrated AR glasses provide real-time alerts to catch mistakes that busy or distracted officers might miss. These technologies ultimately create scalable, cost-effective and non-invasive security systems that en...

At ISC West 2025, Hanwha Vision (Booth 14025) is defining its vision for the future of surveillance, highlighting the potential for security devices to move beyond monitoring and protection and become true business transformation tools. Hanwha is featuring its Wisenet 9 System on Chip (SoC), unique camera design collaborations delivering unprecedented AI functionality and business intelligence software generating enhanced data-driven insights. Managing surveillance resources In Hanwha’...

Omnilert, a pioneer in gun detection technology released its compilation of Gun Violence Statistics for 2024 summarising gun violence tragedies and their adverse effects on Americans and the economy. 2024 gun violence statistics While research showed a decrease in overall deaths and injuries, the rising number of school shootings and fatalities and a high number of mass shootings underscored the need to keep more people safe in schools as well as places of worship, healthcare, government,...

Athena Security Weapons Detection System, a global provider of advanced, AI-enabled security solutions, has launched its newly created 'Workforce Multiplier' weapons detection system with integrated AI X-ray scanning technology (patent pending). Together, Athena’s AI-powered weapons detection and AI X-ray provide unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in identifying potential threats. The new AI X-ray scanning technology fully integrates into Athena’s WDS system and requires only one...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group, announces that its state-of-the-art IONSCAN 600 detectors will be tested by the Polish railway, PKP Group. The six-month pilot, the first in Poland, will help develop standards for future anti-terrorism and anti-sabotage systems, strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure. The equipment was loaned by the Directorate General for Home Affairs and Migration (DG HOME) o...

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 Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

Iveda®, the global solution for cloud-based AI announced that the Interstate Land Management Corporation has officially green-lit a trial of IvedaAI™ and ClearView Asset Protection via their patented Smart Tower, to bolster security in parking areas throughout the city. The project will leverage IvedaAI, an advanced AI solution providing real-time facial recognition, weapon detection, license plate reading, and more. The technology will be integrated into two of ClearView’s cust...

Permiso, the pioneer in real-time identity security, has released a suite of three open-source tools that help security teams bolster their detection capabilities for a variety of different attacks. The P0 Labs team, the threat research arm of Permiso has launched a total of ten open-source tools to date, developed from their ongoing threat research and observations from real-world attacks. YetiHunter, CloudGrappler Earlier in 2024, Permiso launched YetiHunter, an open-source tool that detect...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. reveals the core specifications for its highly anticipated next-generation wheeled robot, ROAMEO™ Generation 4 (Gen 4). After years of development, this mobile robot is scheduled for customer demonstrations beginning in March 2025. This next-generation autonomous security robot is poised to finally fill a long-needed solution in the security and facility management industries: a...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation announced that its technology has progressed beyond its previous DTE (Developmental Testing and Evaluation) Designation to earn full SAFETY Act Designation. Full Designation Full Designation is granted only to technologies that have been thoroughly tested and proven their effectiveness in mitigating terrorism risks. It eliminates...

Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   High-consequence threat mitigation To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team deli...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology announced the launch of a next-generation connected area monitor that advances gas detection and early hazard identification for companies and first responders, providing organisations and communities with unprecedented protection. EXO 8 portable area monitor The new EXO 8 portable area monitor to be unveiled September 16 at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, Florida is the only direct...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a pioneer in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events. School safety In the dynamic security landscape within educational settings, ensuring safety durin...

Many airports have been affected by the 100ml liquid limitation being reimposed for some 3D X-ray screening equipment, requiring passengers to remove any liquid, gel, or aerosol above 100ml from their bags and have it screened separately. X-ray screener training Airport security personnel play a crucial role in safeguarding passengers and preventing potential terrorist threats, and given that the world is entering peak summer travel season, with ever-increasing threats from around the world, i...

Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation.  The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...

FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, unveiled ADGiLE, a fixed-mounted methane monitoring solution. Featuring optical gas imaging (OGI) with comprehensive edge detection analytics, ADGiLE is the oil and gas industry’s solution to meeting environmental stewardship and efficiency goals.  The system, featuring a pan-tilt gas imaging camera, edge computing device, connectivity, and FLIR United VMS software within a ruggedised package, can help companies address the ever-evolv...

Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX Security, reflects on the 45th anniversary of OPTEX and what it means, discusses the driving factors behind the business’ success and looks ahead at what’s next for OPTEX and the wider security industry. OPTEX’s 45th anniversary When OPTEX was founded in Japan in 1987 by Electronics Engineer - Toru Kobayashi and three colleagues, their vision was to build a global sensing technology business with precision and intelligence at its heart....

Following the delivery of the first batch in 2023, solution specialist HENSOLDT is equipping the German Armed Forces with 90 additional Spotter 42. The enhanced Spotter complements HENSOLDT's Spotter 60, which is already in use in the troops, and replaces a predecessor model. Spotter 42 Compared to the Spotter 60, the magnification range of the Spotter 42 starts at six times instead of twenty times. The Spotter 42 is therefore optimised for use with night vision and thermal imaging attachment...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School (BBCHS) to mitigate gun-related violence. BBCHS Located in Kankakee County, Illinois, BBCHS educates approximately 1,900 students from Bradley, Bourbonnais, and St. George school districts. The ex...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Central Indiana Educational Service Centre (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programmes for member school districts across Indiana. Through this partnership, CIESC member schools, as well as 270 other districts that are members of other Education Service Centres (ESC) across Indiana, can purchase Metrasens Ultra weapons detection systems through...

ODSecurity will be exhibiting at the Innovative Prisons Infrastructure Conference (IPIC) 2024 in Turkey, alongside their agent in the region, X-Ray Centre (XRC). Together, they will be exhibiting the effectiveness of two of OD Security's products; The Soter RS full body scanner, and THEIA OD’s digital assistant in detecting contraband. Visitors will find ODSecurity and XRC at Innovative Prisons Infrastructure Conference 2024, Turkey; Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi, Sahrayicedit Mah. Batman Sok...