ZeroEyes and Raptor Technologies Partner to Protect Against Gun-Related Violence with Emergency Alert System

  • August 29, 2024

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Raptor Technologies, the leading provider of school safety software, today announced their system technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. The companies unveiled their first joint customer, Angleton Independent School District (ISD), which has successfully adopted ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and situational awareness software integrated directly with the Raptor Alert silent panic alert technology systems.

Located in Brazoria County, Texas, Angleton ISD comprises a high school, junior high, four elementary schools, and a Changing Attitudes To Succeed (CATS) Academy. The district educates approximately 6,800 students and serves a population of more than 37,000.

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 operation center, which is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained 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 local law enforcement and school staff as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

“Integrating safety platforms with today’s available technology is crucial, as we can’t afford to continue using isolated systems,” said Roberto Muñoz, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at Angleton ISD. “ZeroEyes and Raptor have shown how seamless integration can be achieved and are leading the way in this space. Their dedication to the safety of our students and staff is evident.”

Pairing ZeroEyes’ software with Raptor’s technologies optimizes emergency response by triggering a Raptor Alert within seconds of a ZeroEyes threat detection, instantly notifying 911 and school staff. The built-in chat feature of Raptor Alert facilitates ongoing communication of effective strategy and coordination, through the sharing of critical information, between administrators and first responders throughout the incident.

"Integrating ZeroEyes’ AI-powered gun detection with Raptor’s platform gives schools a critical advantage in identifying and responding to potential threats swiftly, reinforcing our commitment to creating safer learning environments," said Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer, Raptor Technologies. “We are excited to be working with ZeroEyes to continue to enhance the safety and security of Angleton ISD and many more to come.”

“We commend Angleton ISD for being a trailblazer for safety and taking steps to protect its students and staff from gun-related violence,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “ZeroEyes is proud to be collaborating with Raptor to provide invaluable situational awareness alerts that allow staff and first responders to act accordingly in the event of an emergency.”

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