The Adrian Public Schools Board of Education recently approved the renewal of ZeroEyes, an artificial intelligence-based gun detection system, according to a release.
The district has used ZeroEyes since 2023. The software taps into existing digital security cameras and artificial intelligence to detect visible firearms on school grounds.
When a potential firearm is identified, images are reviewed by ZeroEyes Operations, a monitoring center staffed around the clock by trained military and law enforcement veterans, according to the release. If a threat is confirmed, alerts and detailed information — including a visual description, weapon type and location — are sent to law enforcement and district officials.
APS said the technology is part of a broader, multi-layered approach to school safety implemented in recent years, including a comprehensive overhaul of security camera systems, the use of K-9 units with weapon-detection capabilities and the installation of bullet-resistant and shatter-resistant glass in select areas.
Coordination with law enforcement has been essential to the district’s efforts, according to School Resource Officer Joshua Perry of the Adrian Police Department.
“The combination of training, communication and technology significantly strengthens our ability to keep students and staff safe.”
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This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Adrian Schools renews partnership with AI-based gun detection system
Reporting by Corey J. Murray, The Daily Telegram / The Daily Telegram
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