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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Texas charter school deploying AI software that can detect guns via camera feed; how it works
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial intelligence is integrating into the daily lives of Texans more and more as the state is believed to be poised as one of the nation's leaders in AI and technology. One company, founded in 2018 by a group of Navy SEALs, is using AI to expand safety against the threat of firearms in schools. ZeroEyes uses AI to detect the presence of guns spotted by surveillance cameras. It was the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. RELATED | Schools are turning to artificial intelligence to spot guns On Tuesday, Ki Charter became the first charter school system in Texas to deploy the software. 'We serve a student population that requires an exceptional level of care and security, and I was initially skeptical of ZeroEyes, but after seeing the technology in action, I knew we needed it,' Superintendent Jerry Lager said in a press release. '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 has campuses in San Marcos, Liberty Hill, Austin, Temple, Arlington, Fort Worth, Denton, and Kingwood, and serves over 6,500 students annually. According to its website, the school system 'is the premier educational provider for students who reside in residential facilities (RFs) and day centers.' Ki Charter 'reduces learning gaps to help students learn behavioral management strategies and improve their communication skills,' per its website. Co-founder Sam Alaimo said it took about two years to build the algorithm that ZeroEyes uses. The software is layered onto existing digital security cameras to detect guns. If a gun is identified by the software, images are shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center, which Alaimo said was modeled after the military's Tactical Operations Center. The operations center is the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operations center, which is staffed 24/7 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans, according to the company. If experts in the operations center determine a threat and notify law enforcement and school security, they include information like a visual description, gun type, and last known location when sending those alerts. Alaimo broke down the process: '[The] algorithm says, 'I think it's a gun.' Human verifies it's a gun, hits dispatch. Client gets the alert.' That happens in just a few seconds. 'So in the real world, on schools, subway platforms, shopping malls, you name it, once that gun is exposed in front of a client camera, within about three to five seconds, that client will get that image, as well as local law enforcement. And what we're trying to do is cut through the fog of war,' Alaimo said. 'It's like a pure situational awareness tool.' Alaimo said ZeroEyes helped prevent a potential tragedy in Texas last year when three people showed up at an elementary school with AK-47s. 'This is what we're in the business of detecting,' Alaimo said. 'We detect guns every single week at this point, and it's an interesting position to be in, because when we send an alert like this, and people get arrested, there is no mass shooting. So we can't quantify how many mass shootings didn't happen as a result of our software working.' Alaimo said the company was founded after the 2018 Parkland, Florida, mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 'We were all kind of commiserating on, hey, we need to do something meaningful again. We want to be of service again,' Alaimo said. 'And in 2018, the Parkland shooting happened, and that was when America did a bit more introspection after one of these massive shootings, and decided that we wanted to do something about it.' 'So we all quit our jobs and decided to found ZeroEyes with the intent to keep kids safe from mass shootings,' Alaimo continued. 'And we started the company, bootstrapped it. It took about two years to build the algorithm, and we finally had it ready to go to market in 2020.' Alaimo said the software had 'a lot of good traction with K-12' at the time, but the COVID-19 pandemic derailed the company's plans because of schools going into lockdown. At that point, ZeroEyes went into the commercial space, which Alaimo said was 'a good move.' 'We found that, you know, identifying guns in subway platforms and in grocery stores and on Navy bases actually made us better at identifying guns in a school environment,' he said. 'So… there's a lot of ways that training the algorithm in very diverse environments strengthens it.' In 2021, ZeroEyes founders were able to get back to their passion of 'keeping kids safe.' Now, the software is deployed across 46 states in K-12 schools, in higher education, and in various commercial spaces. The cost of implementing the software depends on the needs of the client. Pricing is primarily based on the number of camera streams that will have ZeroEyes installed, according to its website. 'It usually goes between 20 and $60 per camera stream per month, higher if it's a small [number of cameras], what, like, 25 camera streams for one year, and much, much lower if it's a large number of cameras over, over three or five years,' Alaimo explained. Alaimo said because it's a new technology that not many schools have the money budgeted for, ZeroEyes has grant writers on staff to help schools find the money to pay for it. The company also works with legislators and will lobby governments, he said. 'Money shouldn't be the reason why a school does not have our software. So for that reason, we actually have grant writers on staff to help schools find the money,' Alaimo said. 'And that's one of the reasons we try to work with legislatures as often as we can, because once they know we exist, then it's like, all right, how do we get money to get them out there?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ki Charter Becomes First Charter School in Texas to Deploy ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology
Advanced AI Solution Enhances Campus Safety by Providing Proactive Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness PHILADELPHIA, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, today 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-leading proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology. Serving a unique population of behaviorally 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. 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 is the premier educational provider for students who reside in residential facilities (RFs) and day centers 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 behavioral management strategies and improve their communication skills. 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 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. '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.' About ZeroEyes ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras and helps to mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images, and delivering clarity among chaos — ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes' patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an effective anti-terrorism technology and was the first AI-based gun detection technology to receive full SAFETY Act Designation. Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the illegal brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance, and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate, and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges/universities, healthcare facilities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ZeroEyes
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Evolv Technology to Release First Quarter Financial Results on May 20, 2025
WALTHAM, Mass., May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, today announced that the Company will release financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after the market closes. Members of the Company's management team plan to host a live webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the financial results as well as management's outlook for the business. The conference call will be webcast live at About Evolv Technology Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: EVLV) is designed to transform human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world's most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to live, work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in many places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv's advanced systems have scanned more than two billion people since 2019. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2024 New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category, as well as Sport Business Journal's (SBJ) 2024 awards for "Best In Fan Experience Technology" and "Best In Sports Technology". Evolv®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, Evolv Visual Gun Detection™, Evolv eXpedite™, and Evolv Eva™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Investor Relations: Brian Norris Senior Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations +1.781.374.8082 bnorris@
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Partnership with Cosm Reinforces Evolv Technology's Sports Industry Position as Innovation Leader
Evolv brings advanced fan-friendly screening experience to Cosm's initial sites in Los Angeles and Dallas WALTHAM, Mass., April 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that it recently entered a partnership with Cosm, the immersive entertainment company pioneering news ways to experience sports and entertainment content. The partnership brings Evolv's advanced Express® systems to Cosm's first two locations, in the Los Angeles and Dallas metro areas. Express will be used to help deliver the secure, fast, and convenient entry screening process at the Cosm sites for major events that patrons would expect at a professional sports stadium or arena. The partnership kicked off in December 2024. "Cosm is introducing fans to what we call 'Shared Reality,' transporting fans to the best seats in the house for marquee events across sports, art, & entertainment with an immersive experience," said Corey Breton, Head of Venues Cosm. "We knew that our technologically advanced venues needed entry screening to match, making Evolv the clear choice." "It's especially gratifying to partner with Cosm," said John Baier, Evolv's Vice President of Sports. "We at Evolv pride ourselves on our technological innovations, but it is reaffirmed when another clear technology leader validates that belief by selecting Evolv Express for a critical part of their operations. In sports there's a saying that 'game recognizes game,' and we believe this partnership is proof of that." The deployments in metro-Los Angeles and Dallas broaden Evolv's growing sports and entertainment presence in both markets. In greater Los Angeles, Express is also deployed at SoFi Stadium, Arena, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Honda Center in Orange County. Similarly, in the DFW Metroplex, several sports and entertainment facilities join Evolv's growing customer roster. About Evolv Evolv (NASDAQ: EVLV) is designed to transform human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world's most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to live, work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in many places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv's advanced systems have scanned more than a billion people since 2019. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category, as well as Sport Business Journal's (SBJ) awards for "Best In Fan Experience Technology" and "Best In Sports Technology". Evolv®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, Evolv Visual Gun Detection™, Evolv eXpedite™, and Evolv Eva™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit Forward-looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ZeroEyes Launches Pilot Program with Modesto Police Department to Enhance Public Safety
Northern California PD Deploys Proactive AI Gun Detection Technology to Reduce Crime and Improve Police Response Times 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, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by the Modesto Police Department (PD) in strategic locations throughout the city. This partnership reflects the Modesto Police Department's commitment to utilizing the latest tools to improve public safety and reduce crime in the community. 'We want our community members to feel secure in their work, leisure, and daily lives,' said Cat McFadon, Police Civilian Manager of Modesto PD. 'ZeroEyes' ability to detect firearms and trigger instant alerts will allow us to respond more quickly and efficiently to gun-related threats. With this additional technology in our toolbelt, we're reinforcing our efforts to drive down crime and make Modesto a safer place for everyone.' Modesto, a city of 216,000 residents in Northern California, is known for its progressive law enforcement efforts. The department has a long-standing dedication to equipping its officers with the most advanced technology to support their mission to protect life and property. This pilot program is intended to assess the effectiveness of ZeroEyes technology in real-world conditions, with the goal of expanding its use in key areas such as local schools and the city's shopping mall. 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 Modesto PD as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection. 'The Modesto PD's commitment to increasing public safety through innovative technology aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to the collaboration,' said Mike Lahiff, CEO of ZeroEyes. 'We're confident that ZeroEyes will not only meet but exceed Modesto PD's expectations, enhancing response times and reducing the impact of gun-related threats.' About ZeroEyes ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras and helps to mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images, and delivering clarity among chaos — ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes' patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive full SAFETY Act DT&E Designation. Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the illegal brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges/universities, healthcare facilities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at m.
