Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida, has become the first educational institution in the U.S. to adopt RADAR, a new three-part security system introduced by ZeroEyes.
This system integrates ZeroEyes' AI-powered gun detection technology with the 3D mapping solution from Ark Strategic and non-lethal drones from Campus Guardian Angel, aiming to enhance safety through real-time threat detection, alerting, and response.
Boosting Situational Awareness
This cutting-edge approach is seen as setting a national standard for school security. "ZeroEyes AI gun detection and Ark Strategic’s 3D mapping solution, combined with Campus Guardian Angel, represent the cutting edge of school security in the United States," stated Jimmy Williams, Chief of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management for Leon County School District. Project RADAR aims to provide solution-oriented, mission-ready resources for improved campus safety.
Ark Strategic’s mapping technology utilizes both aerial and interior solutions, enhancing operational intelligence. When coupled with ZeroEyes' AI threat detection software, it empowers first responders with essential information, enabling swift identification of crucial assets and informed responses to threats.
Layered Situational Awareness Software
ZeroEyes' AI software works with existing digital cameras, and upon detecting a gun
Chris Yellina, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Ark Strategic, emphasized their objective: "Our mission is to turn the entire campus into actionable intelligence. With inside-and-out coverage, responders have a clearer picture of the environment before they ever make entry."
ZeroEyes' AI software works with existing digital cameras, and upon detecting a gun, sends images directly to the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), managed by U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If confirmed, alerts with detailed information, such as visual description and weapon specifics, are immediately dispatched to relevant security personnel.
Creating a Safer Environment
When detection occurs, the system pinpoints each camera alert to its exact position on a 3D map, guiding responders to the precise location. Entirely cloud-based, the system requires no installation for local law enforcement, offering annotated maps with camera placements and fields of view to assist in rapid decision-making.
Simultaneously, non-lethal Campus Guardian Angel drones can be deployed, providing real-time tracking and situational awareness while obstructing potential assailants and delaying threats.
Setting a New Standard in School Safety
The collaboration brings advanced AI-powered gun detection and drone response capabilities into play
Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes, commented on the initiative's significance: "Amos P. Godby High School’s deployment of RADAR marks a historic step forward in school safety." The comprehensive security approach highlights the effectiveness of multilayered technology solutions in safeguarding students and staff.
Justin Marston, CEO and co-founder of Campus Guardian Angel, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with the innovative team at ZeroEyes in launching Florida’s first-in-the-nation pilot program, which includes Godby High School." The collaboration brings advanced AI-powered gun detection and drone response capabilities into play, aiming to establish a benchmark for safety measures in schools.
Summit to Showcase Security Technologies
In support of these advancements, ZeroEyes, Ark Strategic, and Campus Guardian Angel will host a summit on June 17 and 18 at Godby High School. This event, aimed at local schools, law enforcement, and media, will feature technology demonstrations and discussions on the district’s successful implementation of the security system.
ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida, is the first in the nation to deploy a three-part integrated solution called RADAR (Real-time Alert, Detection And Response).
This solution combines ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection and situational awareness solution with Ark Strategic’s 3D Mapping solution and Campus Guardian Angel drones to provide comprehensive, real-time threat detection, alerting, and response in the case of a gun-related incident.
Enhancing situational awareness
"ZeroEyes Al gun detection and Ark Strategic’s 3D mapping solution, combined with Campus Guardian Angel, represent the cutting edge of school security in the United States," said Jimmy Williams, Chief of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management for Leon County School District. "When leveraging these tools collectively in Project RADAR, we’re continuing to set a national standard for school security with solution-oriented and mission-ready resources.”
Ark Strategic’s 3D mapping solution blends cutting-edge aerial and interior mapping technologies to deliver unparalleled operational intelligence for its customers. When integrating the exterior and interior intelligence with ZeroEyes AI threat detection software, the solution empowers first responders to quickly identify critical assets, enhance situational awareness, and respond to threats with greater speed and precision.
Situational awareness software layers
“At Ark Strategic, our mission is to turn the entire campus into actionable intelligence,” said Chris Yellina, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Ark Strategic. “With inside-and-out coverage, responders have a clearer picture of the environment before they ever make entry.”
ZeroEyes' AI threat 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 law enforcement and local security teams as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.
Creating a safer environment
When a detection occurs at a location mapped in 3D, each camera alert is automatically tied to its exact position on the map, enabling responders to navigate instantly to the area of concern. The system is entirely cloud-based, requiring no installation for local law enforcement. Annotated maps display camera placement, fields of view, and potential blind spots, while operational layers and interactive measurements empower security teams to assess situations and make informed decisions quickly.
In tandem, or if a panic button is pressed, Campus Guardian Angel deploys non-lethal drones within seconds, tracking the assailant and navigating obstacles to provide support and situational awareness. While in operation, the drones actively distract, delay, and disrupt the perpetrator, buying precious time and creating a safer environment for students and staff.
Truly comprehensive security solution
“Amos P. Godby High School’s deployment of RADAR marks a historic step forward in school safety,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and cofounder of ZeroEyes. “This integrated and innovative approach further demonstrates how utilising a multilayered technology solution can protect students and staff more effectively, setting a new standard for safety nationwide.”
"We are thrilled to partner with the innovative team at ZeroEyes in launching Florida’s first-in-the-nation pilot program, which includes Godby High School, bringing together the best in AI-powered gun detection and elite human-piloted drone response capabilities to create a truly comprehensive security solution that can save lives,” said Justin Marston, CEO and co-founder of Campus Guardian Angel.
Enhancing campus safety
“Our innovative Active Shooter Suppression System is uniquely designed to deliver non-lethal effects that distract, delay, and disrupt a threat within seconds, buying critical time for law enforcement to protect students and staff. We are proud to be working side-by-side with companies like ZeroEyes to advance cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance campus safety in Florida and across the nation.”
ZeroEyes, Ark Strategic, Campus Guardian Angel, and the district are hosting a summit June 17 and 18 at Godby High School, featuring demonstrations and discussion sessions surrounding the technologies, including reflections from school leaders on the district’s successful deployment. The event is open to local schools, law enforcement, and the media.
