The University of New Haven implemented an extra layer of security for its students and staff.
The university is using a new security technology system called ZeroEyes.
ZeroEyes uses artificial intelligence to detect exposed weapons through existing security cameras, according to J.T Wilkins, senior vice president of sales for ZeroEyes.
“Our entire goal is to be able to mitigate the effects of mass shootings by early identification of a firearm,” Wilkins said.
If a weapon is detected through ZeroEyes, an alert is sent to the customer to allow them to respond as quickly as possible in the event of a gun-related emergency.
“Typically a weapon is visible from anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes before the first shot is ever fired. That’s our goal, that’s our window to be able to provide situational awareness back to first responders as quickly as humanly possible,” Wilkins said.
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