New gunshot detection security system installed at Indiana school

SONITROL gunshot detection

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SONITROL has revealed installation details of its award-winning 3xLOGIC Gunshot Detection Solution at a school in Indiana.

As it made the announcement of availability across the country, 18 months after it was first announced, it explained how the detection tech can easily be incorporated into SONITOL systems for existing and prospective customers.

In its press statement today (4 May 2022), it said: “In any organization, keeping people safe is the top priority. Unfortunately, unpredictable active-shooter situations happen all too often. 

“So, it’s essential to have safety measures in place to help ensure quick, effective responses in an emergency. Gunshot Detection can be an important part of any active shooter safety and security plan. 

“By integrating this technology into an existing SONITROL system, an organization’s security team can be better prepared to act in the event of an active shooter.”

SONITROL offers its 360-degree Gunshot Detection Solution, powered by 3xLOGIC, which identifies the firing of a gun using concussive ultrasonic force recognition technology. This allows for better accuracy in identifying a gunshot – compared to other technologies that rely on microphones – thus reducing false alarm risks. The detection device is simple to install and integrates seamlessly into an existing SONITROL verified security system.

A spokesman for 3xLOGIC said: “Our award-winning Gunshot Detection solution uses innovative concussive force shockwave sensors to accurately identify gunshots and quickly trigger an alert to monitoring personnel. The device seamlessly integrates into your existing security system to elevate your safety and security plan.”

3xLOGIC Increased Accuracy

Concussive force recognition technology employs sensors designed to pickup shockwaves created by a firearm, reducing the chances of false alarm.

3xLOGIC Easy Deployment

The self-contained device integrates with not only 3xLOGIC solutions but also any other deployed intrusion, video management, or access control solution. No need for software, servers, or relay board. 

3xLOGIC Comprehensive Coverage

Utilizing a range of 75 ft. radius with a 360° coverage, our solution minimizes the number of sensors needed allowing you to be affordably covered.

Case Study: Gunshot detection school installation


Gibson Southern High School in Fort Branch, Indiana, serves over 700 students. With a large physical campus footprint, Gibson Southern needed a security system for after-hours intrusion, managed access control, and video surveillance inside and outdoors. 

Like most schools, emergency response plans are a top priority. Gibson Southern was looking to increase overall safety in case of emergency situations, like active-shooter events or other external threats.

“We did not know about the availability of these devices, so when SONITROL approached us about Gunshot Detection, we said, ‘Yes, let’s add this to our school,’” says D. Lienemann, school resource officer at Gibson Southern High School. 

“We met with SONITROL staff and together we decided to install one unit in the school’s front entryway, one in the cafeteria, and one up in the academic hall.” 

If a gunshot is detected at Gibson Southern, the alarm will be sent to SONITROL’s Central Station which monitors the school, locating the discharged firearm. The alarm information gives the proper authorities crucial inside information they normally wouldn’t have at a time they most need it.

Utilizing innovative, reliable, and verified safety and security technology from SONITROL can help increase the probability of faster police response times and has been shown to lower false alarm rates, says the company.

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