Heath City Schools adopts ZeroEyes gun detection platform

HEATH, Ohio—Heath City School District has deployed ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety and security, the companies announced.

Located in Licking County, Ohio, Heath City Schools serves approximately 1,600 students and 250 staff members across four schools. The district said the deployment builds on an existing layered security approach that includes a network of security cameras, access control systems, bullet-resistant window film and door barricades.

According to the announcement, ZeroEyes’ software integrates with existing digital security cameras and uses artificial intelligence to identify visible firearms. When a potential threat is detected, images are immediately sent to the company’s ZeroEyes Operations Center, where trained military and law enforcement veterans review the alert.

If a threat is confirmed, the operations center provides law enforcement and school administrators with actionable intelligence, including a visual description of the individual, the type of firearm detected and the subject’s last known location.

“Student and staff safety is always our top priority, so we are very interested in solutions that can provide real-time notifications in the event of a potential threat,” said Trevor Thomas, Ed.D., superintendent of Heath City School District. “ZeroEyes’ ability to enhance our existing safety measures with immediate, actionable intelligence broadens our security strategy to better protect our schools and provide peace of mind for our community.” 

ZeroEyes said its platform is designed to provide alerts within seconds of a firearm being detected, enabling schools and first responders to react more quickly to potential incidents.

Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes, said the deployment reflects the district’s commitment to a comprehensive security approach. 

“We’re proud to partner with forward-thinking districts like Heath City that are committed to implementing layered security strategies,” Lahiff said. “By combining our real-time gun detection and intelligent alerting capabilities with their existing capabilities, we’re helping create a safer environment for all.” 

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