Detecting, Reporting & Fighting Guns in Schools

Student safety has always been a top priority for schools across the US. However as new threats emerge, the need for new, more effective security measures has never been more urgent. A smart weapon detection system is crucial to keep schools safe and protected. In Amarillo, TX, our team at ASAP Security Services is determined to protect local school communities.

Read on to learn more about weapon detection systems, and how they can make all the difference in time of a crisis or emergency. 

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Detecting & Reporting a Gun

Smart weapon detection systems use video analytics and AI to identify and alert school administrators of any potential threats. Best of all, by using non-invasive measures instead of the traditional and less effective metal detectors, students, teachers, and staff won’t even know they are there!

When a potential threat is detected, the system immediately sends an alert to both school administrators and remote monitoring stations, which then inform law enforcement in real-time. What do we mean by that? Just look at Avigilon, one of our trusted brand partners, whose Concealed Weapon Detection System can recognize, process, and flag one person per second! 

Early detection allows administrators and security personnel to take proactive measures before a crisis gets out of control. This includes initiating a lockdown, contacting law enforcement, or evacuating the building, either autonomously or with the assistance of a remote management team. 

Deterring Future Violence

Weapon detection systems provide a sense of security to students, staff, and parents, while also acting as deterrents to any potential threat. They also provide valuable data to school monitoring centers and administrators, which can then be used to identify patterns and trends across counties and states, leading to a more strategic and targeted approach to school safety. By integrating weapon detection with access control, surveillance, and other systems, smart analytics open the door to even more data being processed and better strategies developed. 

We cannot overstate the importance of smart weapon detection as part of a school’s security system, especially considering how ineffective traditional measures are on their own. Metal detectors just don’t cut it anymore. Neither do old-school cameras with subpar resolution, or door locks that can be picked by even an amateur. That’s why we are here to help! 

Having served Texas schools since 1947, we offer the ultimate expertise not only in designing and installing security solutions, but in helping you finance them as well. Contact us today to get started on your path to a safer, more efficient, means of protecting your school community.