Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a company under Alarm.com known for its advancements in gunshot detection technology, recently celebrated its recognition in the 2025 SecurityInfoWatch.com Readers’ Choice Awards. SDS Outdoor has been honored in the Threat Detection category for its innovative features in outdoor environments.
Data from the FBI regarding active shooter incidents highlights that many attacks initiate outside secured facilities, such as in parking lots and at building entrances, before moving inside. The SDS Outdoor system addresses this vulnerability by offering rapid and accurate gunshot detection that aids security systems, teams, and first responders in anticipating and responding to potential threats before they escalate.
Infrared Flash Detection Capabilities
SDS Outdoor extends its dual-mode acoustic and infrared flash detection to outside environments
Building on its established indoor technology, SDS Outdoor extends its dual-mode acoustic and infrared flash detection to outside environments. Each sensor within the system is capable of covering up to 15,700 square feet and can determine the location of the shooter and identify the firearm type accurately, boasting a 99.9% precision rate.
The unique combination of proprietary algorithms and dual-mode sensor technologies makes SDS Outdoor stand out in the market.
Security Teams and First Responders
Director of Communications at SDS, Kendra Noonan, expressed, “We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award."
"Winning the SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Award in Threat Detection reinforces our mission to deliver trusted, actionable intelligence that empowers security teams and first responders to detect gunfire incidents with speed and accuracy when every second counts.”
SecurityInfoWatch Readers' Choice Awards
Beyond simply detecting gunshots, SDS Outdoor is integral to a thorough security approach
The SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards are dedicated to acknowledging influential and reliable products within the security sector. These awards, determined by professionals across physical, electronic, and risk management security, are a testament to the peer recognition and practical adoption of solutions that demonstrate substantial impact.
Beyond simply detecting gunshots, SDS Outdoor is integral to a thorough security approach. The sensor system easily integrates with video surveillance, access control, and mass notification systems to facilitate immediate visual verification, lockdown measures, and prompt alerts to relevant stakeholders.
SDS Outdoor
Designed specifically for high-risk outdoor and perimeter scenarios, SDS Outdoor is suitable for use in various critical areas including:
- Corporate campuses and building entrances
- Hospital emergency room entrances and ambulance bays
- Transportation hubs, parking facilities, and event venues
- Critical infrastructure sites and educational institutions
Through real-time detection and communication of outdoor gunfire incidents, SDS Outdoor empowers organizations to respond efficiently, preventing potential shooters from entering buildings or other crowded locations.
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