Omnilert has announced the release of its third generation artificial intelligence (AI) visual gun detection system, featuring advancements designed to further gun detection systems. 

The company says that it is the only solution to deliver a combination of detection, verification, activation and notification.  

Technology behind AI visual gun detection 

“Today’s customers better understand the technology behind AI visual gun detection and they want more than just detection and verification; they are also concerned with the accuracy of the models and how they are trained, as well as the capabilities the system can provide throughout an entire active shooting incident,” said Dave Fraser, CEO of Omnilert.  

“This new product release further boosts the core capabilities of Omnilert Gun Detect to empower customers with a layer of technology that can detect weapons with speed and accuracy, followed by a comprehensive and automatic response.” 

Omnilert Gun Detect is an AI-powered visual gun detection software that delivers 24/7 monitoring of gun threats using existing security cameras.  

The system can identify a weapon that Omnilert Monitoring can verify in as little as three seconds and then activate a response in only two more seconds, which can include dispatching police, locking doors, sounding alarms and automating other responses to notify those in harm’s way and save lives.  

One of the capabilities of the system is that it sends both still images and a short video clip when a threat is detected to provide more context to security personnel and first responders.  

During an event, it can also deliver ongoing situational awareness about the location and details of the shooter so important decisions can be made based on the timeliest data. 

Prevention is key 

“We can’t respond our way out of these active shooter tragedies,” said Chris Grollnek, Founder and Managing Principal of the Active Shooter Prevention Project.  

“Our first line of defense should be prevention and with Omnilert’s ability to instantly identify a weapon either inside or outside a facility, this can provide first responders with the gift of time they need before shots are fired to ensure the best possible outcomes.”