Cardinal Schools Enhance Safety With ZeroEyes AI

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been adopted by Cardinal Local Schools in Middlefield, Ohio to protect its students, faculty, and staff from gun-related threats.

Gun-related violence

Gun-related violence remains a significant and growing problem in the United States, affecting communities across the country. According to the ZeroEyes Gun Violence Research Center, 42% of Ohio shootings analyzed took place in K-12 institutions.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community,” said Jack Cunningham, superintendent of Cardinal Local Schools. 

AI gun detection

“With the addition of a full-time Resource Officer and security measures like locked doors, visitor sign-ins, door barricade devices, and metal detectors, we are trying to take advantage of as many steps as possible to enhance our security efforts."

"ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection is a crucial part of this multi-layered security plan and provides extra reassurance that we can respond swiftly to potential gun threats.”

Cardinal Local Schools

The district is recognized for successfully implementing PBIS district-wide

Cardinal Local Schools is a rural public district serving approximately 750 K-12 students in Geauga and Trumbull counties. Students can take college preparatory classes, fine arts classes, and college credit plus courses. Through partnerships with local factories, Cardinal Local Schools provides an engineering and manufacturing pathway for students pursuing college or workforce opportunities.

The district is recognized for successfully implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) district-wide, highlighting its commitment to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Intelligent 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 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 local law enforcement and university security as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

School safety standards

“By integrating our AI gun detection system, Cardinal is setting a new standard for school safety,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.

“Our goal is to provide peace of mind and ensure that any potential gun threats are identified and addressed before first shots are fired, helping to create a safer learning environment for everyone."