Lincoln Unified School District (USD) 298 in Kansas has implemented ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and situational awareness software to enhance the security measures for students, staff, and visitors against potential gun-related threats.
The integration comes as part of the district's comprehensive safety strategies, which already include secure entrances, all-night lighting, door locks, and collaboration with local law enforcement.
Rural Community Safety Efforts
Located in the rural area of Lincoln, the school district comprises approximately 330 students from Pre-K to 12th grade, with 85 faculty and staff spread across multiple campuses including a high school, elementary school, pre-school, daycare, and a technology center.
The integration comes as part of the district's comprehensive safety strategies
Recognizing the need for advanced security, the district procured funding through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, supported by the state's Attorney General's Office. This initiative highlights the district's community-centered approach to safety, aligning with local law enforcement priorities. Superintendent Nikki Flinn emphasized, "The safety and well-being of our students is always our absolute top priority. Thanks to this grant, we were able to make this vital technology a reality for our district."
Advanced Detection Technology
ZeroEyes' technology integrates seamlessly with existing video surveillance systems. Upon detecting a firearm, the system transmits images to the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC). This fully in-house operation, manned around the clock by veterans of the U.S. military and law enforcement, offers the unique capability to assess threats promptly. Valid alerts are rapidly forwarded to law enforcement and school authorities, supplying critical details such as gun type and last known location to facilitate swift response.
ZeroEyes CEO and cofounder Mike Lahiff stated, "We are honored to support a district that is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of their students and staff. It’s inspiring to see forward-thinking leadership utilize grant funding to proactively upgrade their security infrastructure, protect their campuses, and provide peace of mind to the entire community."
ZeroEyes, creators of the pioneer multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Lincoln Unified School District (USD) 298 in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats.
Situated in the rural community of Lincoln, the school district employs 85 faculty and staff and serves approximately 330 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across Lincoln, Barnard, Beverly, Shady Bend, Westfall, and surrounding areas. Its two campuses include a pre-school, daycare, elementary school, high school and technology center. As part of its ongoing commitment to student safety, Lincoln USD 298 is adding ZeroEyes to existing security measures that include secure entrances and door locks across all buildings, all-night campus lighting, and a close partnership with the sheriff's department.
Broader community initiatives
The district secured funding through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, to purchase and implement ZeroEyes. The grant followed coordination with local law enforcement and community leaders to identify AI gun detection as a key safety priority aligned with broader community initiatives.
“The safety and well-being of our students is always our absolute top priority,” said Nikki Flinn, Lincoln Unified School District 298 Superintendent. “We had been following the development of AI gun detection technology for some time, because any opportunity to add another layer of protection for our kids is incredibly appealing. Thanks to this grant, we were able to make this vital technology a reality for our district.”
Situational awareness software
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 operations center staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans.
If the threat is determined to be valid, alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and school officials, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected.
"We are honored to support a district that is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of their students and staff,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and cofounder of ZeroEyes. “It’s inspiring to see forward-thinking leadership utilize grant funding to proactively upgrade their security infrastructure, protect their campuses, and provide peace of mind to the entire community."
