Berrien Springs Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Platform to Proactively Mitigate Gun-Related Violence

Michigan District to Host Seminar and Demonstration on May 12: "Lunch & Learn: Protecting Schools from Active Shooter Events"

PHILADELPHIA, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Berrien Springs Public Schools (BSPS) in Michigan to mitigate gun-related violence. The company and district are also partnering to present "Lunch & Learn: Protecting Schools from Active Shooter Events," an in-depth safety and security seminar, ZeroEyes demo for surrounding schools, and Q&A to take place May 12th at 11:30am in the STEM Central Building.

Located in the southwestern corner of the state, BSPS' main campus sits in the heart of Berrien County and includes six schools: Mars Elementary, Sylvester Elementary, Berrien Springs Middle School, Berrien Springs High School, Virtual Academy, and Discovery Academy.  Additionally, beyond its main campus, the district supports 28 additional learning centers statewide through an alternative learning program that helps students earn their high school diploma under the Michigan Merit Curriculum guidelines.

Serving approximately 7,000 students and employing 600 staff members in total, BSPS prioritizes safety across all its campuses. Each school features secure vestibules and locked entry points, while the main campus is staffed with a dedicated school resource officer (SRO). The district has implemented ZeroEyes to further strengthen its multilayered security approach and ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff statewide.

"At Berrien Springs Public Schools, student and staff safety are a priority as we continuously improve attendance, achievement, and engagement," said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Bruce.  "Implementing ZeroEyes allows us to take a proactive approach to security, ensuring that students and staff can focus on teaching and learning without distraction. This technology aligns with our commitment to creating an outstanding safe and engaging educational environment."

ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto BSPS' existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation center, which is staffed 24/7/365 by military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine that the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to first responders and local staff as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

According to the incidents analyzed by the ZeroEyes Gun Violence Research Center, Michigan has seen more gun-related incidents than the national average in the past 365 days.

"We are extremely proud to work with Berrien Springs Public Schools to further protect students and teachers throughout the state of Michigan," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. "The district's dedication to student success is showcased by its unwavering commitment to safety. I applaud their decision to implement proactive measures to create a secure learning environment."

About ZeroEyes
ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras and helps to mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos — ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes' patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive full SAFETY Act Designation.

Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the illegal brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected.

The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges/universities, healthcare facilities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.

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