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 that its solution has been deployed by Ki Charter to safeguard students, faculty and staff against gun-related threats.
It is the first charter school in Texas to adopt the industry-pioneering proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology.
Adopted multiple technologies
Ki Charter has adopted multiple technologies and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety
Serving a unique population of behaviourally challenged students, Ki Charter has adopted multiple technologies and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of its students and personnel.
Its Safety and Security Committee assesses and refines policies and safety measures, while the Campus Safety and Threat Assessment teams work closely with law enforcement and mental health resources to prevent and mitigate potential threats.
Deployment of ZeroEyes’ AI technology
The deployment of ZeroEyes’ AI technology further strengthens this comprehensive security strategy by providing real-time gun detection capabilities.
“We serve a student population that requires an exceptional level of care and security, and I was initially skeptical of ZeroEyes,” said Jerry Lager, Superintendent of Ki Charter.
“But after seeing the technology in action, I knew we needed it. Our largest campus spans 65 open acres, making security a complex challenge. ZeroEyes provides that extra layer of protection, ensuring our students and staff are in a safe environment.”
Ki Charter reduces learning gaps
Ki Charter is the premier educational provider for students who reside in residential facilities
Ki Charter is the premier educational provider for students who reside in residential facilities (RFs) and day centres across Texas.
The school has campuses in San Marcos, Liberty Hill, Austin, Temple, Arlington, Fort Worth, Denton, and Kingwood, and serves over 6,500 students annually (500% mobility rate) with a dedicated team of more than 120 educators and staff.
With small class sizes and engaging curriculum, Ki Charter reduces learning gaps to help students learn behavioural management strategies and improve their communication skills.
ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection
ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras.
Local law enforcement and school security as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection
If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Centre (ZOC), the industry’s only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation centre, which is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans.
If these experts determine the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to local law enforcement and school security as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.
AI gun detection technology
“At ZeroEyes, we understand the complexities of protecting students in specialized environments like Ki Charter,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.
“We’re proud to offer our AI gun detection technology as an additional layer of security to help protect students, faculty, and staff in this unique setting.”
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