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 Union Community School District (UCSD) across La Porte City and Dysart, Iowa to protect students and staff from gun-related violence.
Formed through the merger of the La Porte City Community School District and the Dysart-Geneseo Community School District, UCSD serves communities covering Benton, Black Hawk, and Tama counties, including Buckingham, Dysart, Garrison, Geneseo, La Porte City, and Mount Auburn.
Multilayered approach
ZeroEyes is the latest addition to the district’s security methods, enhancing its multilayered approach
The district educates approximately 965 students across a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.
ZeroEyes is the latest addition to the district’s security methods, enhancing its multilayered approach to protecting students and staff from gun-related threats and ensuring a safe learning environment.
Safety and security
"It is a privilege for the Union Community School district to be the only district in eastern Iowa to collaborate with a well-known, respected company like ZeroEyes to enhance our school environments,” said John Howard, superintendent of UCSD.
“Our number one goal has always been and will continue to be, the safety and security of our staff and students. Adding the equipment, technology, and personal expertise associated with ZeroEyes to our current measures further helps us achieve this goal on a daily basis. I am proud of all those who made this possible."
Digital security cameras
ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto UCSD’s cameras
ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto UCSD’s existing digital security cameras. 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 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.
Advanced security methods
“Every student deserves a safe learning environment,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.
“It's inspiring to see communities such as Union Community School District emphasise the importance of advanced security methods through the deployment of proactive measures such as ZeroEyes.”
