
Provides real-time gunshot detection and location services to enhance campus safety and accelerate first responder deployment.
Vendor
SoundThinking
Company Website
ShotSpotter for Campus is a gunshot detection service designed to protect students, faculty, and staff by providing immediate, precise location data for gunfire incidents. In critical situations where seconds matter, this technology acts as an early warning system, similar to a fire alarm, enabling faster law enforcement response times. The system utilizes acoustic sensors and artificial intelligence to detect, classify, and locate gunshots within 60 seconds. Verified incidents are relayed to campus and local police dispatch centers, integrating with existing security technologies like cameras for enhanced situational awareness and investigation. With over 140 institutions protected, ShotSpotter for Campus aims to improve public safety by reducing response times and providing critical intelligence during active shooter events.
Features & Benefits
- Real-time Gunshot Detection: Acoustic sensors and AI classify and locate gunshots within 60 seconds.
- Accelerated First Responder Deployment: Immediate alerts to dispatch centers enable faster, more informed responses to gunfire incidents.
- Enhanced Situational Awareness: Integrates with security technologies like cameras to provide comprehensive intelligence during incidents.
- Campus-Wide Protection: Detects outdoor threats across campus grounds, protecting students, staff, and faculty.