02 Dec The Power of Shooter Detection Systems
The Power of Shooter Detection Systems
In an age where safety concerns loom large, the importance of protecting both people and infrastructure from the threat of active shooters has increased. The rise in incidents of gun violence underscores the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure swift response in critical situations. The number of active shooter incidents occurring each year has more than doubled since 2019. The SDS technology fortifies buildings and safeguards lives with its advanced gunshot detection capabilities.
How SDS reacts to a crisis:
When someone fires in the area, the sensors accurately detect gunshots using acoustic and infrared technologies. A second after the fire was shot, SDS automatically alerts the central station/911 for emergency response. The rapid response will save precious seconds that could make all the difference in an emergency scenario.
What sets SDS apart is its unrivaled reliability. As the first to market with the most dependable gunshot sensor available, SDS has set a new standard in security technology. Furthermore, SDS has earned the prestigious SAFETY Act Certification by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This certification underscores SDS’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of safety and security, offering peace of mind to leading companies and organizations across the United States.
In most situations, shooting incidents take place in indoor areas and last an average of 12.5 minutes. Within this brief timeframe, lives hang in the balance, making the need for proactive security measures all the more crucial.
How SDS technology could have made a difference…
- Instant detection/notification (no human in the loop)
- Verified alarm and instant notifications to building occupants enables safety measures to be followed
- Automates additional life safety technologies
- Share real-time incident details with police/911
AAR reports that the INABILITY TO CALL and PANIC is one of the reasons why the authorities can’t respond to the situation quickly.
False Active Shooter Reports
False active shooter reports present a unique challenge, often triggering panic, disrupting operations, and diverting resources away from genuine emergencies. More than 70% of all violent incidents that occurred in school during the 2022 – 2023 school year were deliberately false reports of an active shooter, more typically known as “swatting”. While schools are the highest targets, businesses are not immune to this growing trend. An SDS system is another layer that can help quickly determine if a threat is real or a hoax.
SDS constantly innovating to improve the ways we communicate with law enforcement, meet the expanding needs of our existing customers, and reach new markets for our gunshot detection products. Integrating it with the Alarm.com system ensures that response efforts remain focused, efficient, and effective in safeguarding lives and businesses against active shooters.
What have we learned?
- Mass shootings are quickly evolving and unpredictable threats that can happen anywhere at any time.
- Video, access control, and metal detectors are not as effective independently in saving lives during an active shooter incident.
- Reducing response time to shooting incidents is the key to saving lives
The Power of Shooter Detection Systems lies not only in its technological capabilities but also in its ability to empower organizations to confront security challenges head-on, with confidence and resilience.
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