New Jersey borough Glassboro is installing ZeroEyes AI gun detection in its public schools. The deployment follows a partnership between ZeroEyes and safety software specialist Singlewire. The two companies have developed a package combining ZeroEyes technology with Singlewire’s Informacast incident management software.

The integration enables real-time gun detection alerts from ZeroEyes to automatically trigger Singlewire’s InformaCast system, which can instantly distribute customised alerts across a range of devices. These include digital signage, PA systems, strobe lights, and desk phones. It aims to support faster, more coordinated emergency responses.

Glassboro Public Schools District (GPSD) is a Pre-K through 12 public school district located in Glassboro, New Jersey, serving approximately 1,950 students and 350 staff members across four schools and two district buildings. It has a diverse student population and partnerships with neighbouring Rowan University.

The district prioritises safety and mental health, using tools like Senso and Gaggle to flag concerning keywords in emails, as well as hosting emergency training exercises with local law enforcement.

“Our district was immediately impressed upon seeing a demonstration of ZeroEyes’ capabilities, and recognised that integrating it with our Singlewire software would significantly enhance our security system,” said Craig Stephenson, assistant superintendent at GPSD. “The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and this integration adds a critical new layer of protection.”

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Singlewire Software serves more than 2,000 K-12 customers across all 50 US states.

“Shootings typically last only five to seven minutes, so every second counts,” said Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software. “By integrating ZeroEyes’ AI-based detection with our mass notification platform, we help schools take fast, decisive action. Our goal is to keep people safe and informed everywhere, every time, and this partnership strengthens that mission.”

ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Centre (ZOC), which is staffed continuously by military and law enforcement veterans. If they determine that the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence to first responders and school staff. Response time is as quick as 3 to 5 seconds from gun detection. Details passed include visual description, gun type, and last known location.

“This integration with Singlewire is a powerful example of how two technologies can complement each other to enhance school safety,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “While ZeroEyes provides the critical early detection of a potential threat, Singlewire enables that intelligence to be instantly delivered across a wide range of devices and formats. It’s a mutually beneficial partnership that simplifies emergency response and helps protect lives. We’re proud to see this technology in action with Glassboro Public Schools and look forward to bringing it to more districts in the future.”