Gun found in student’s bag at North Meck High. Why didn’t body scanners catch it?
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A Charlotte-Mecklenburg district high school student brought a stolen, loaded gun to school. AI weapons detections systems didn’t catch it. Huntersville Police Department officers found the gun in a backpack after a fight broke out on campus Tuesday. For the full story, click here. This the latest example of the…
Firearms at airports a growing issue
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Philadelphia International Airport had the most guns detected at checkpoints…in the nation. For the full story, click here. This seems to be a growing issue, as other articles say there was a record number of firearms found at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2023. For that article, click here….
At least 14 shot, 2 fatally in weekend gun violence across Chicago
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A violent weekend resulted in at least 14 shot with 2 fatalities this weekend across Chicago, police say. Only some of the incidents have resulted with a suspect in custody. Parts of Chicago are monitored by ShotSpotter. There is no mention as to if the gunshot detection system assisted with…
2 dead, multiple hospitalized after shooting near Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Metro responded to a shots fired call Wednesday, Jan 17 around 5:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found one person on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The person was later pronounced dead. One other person was also pronounced dead, police said. For the full story…
Teen dies after SEPTA station shooting, 2 other teens charged
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A teenager died from his injuries days after he was shot by another teen on a busy underground SEPTA platform in Center City Philadelphia, police said. The shooting happened on the westbound SEPTA platform at the crowded 15th Street Station of the Market-Frankford subway line around 9:25 p.m. on Thursday, Jan….
1 Child Dead, 5 Injured In Iowa School Shooting; Motive Remains Unclear
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According to authorities and school officials, a teenage student armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun opened fire at Perry High School just after 7:30 a.m. Thursday, shortly before classes were set to begin on the first day back after winter break. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation spokesman Mitch Mortvedt…
Indoor Gunshot Detection Technology
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SHOTPOINT and Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) are two leading gunshot detection technologies in the market, each with its own strengths and functionalities. This comparative review will analyze their features, accuracy, ease of integration, and overall effectiveness in providing real-time gunshot detection and alerting capabilities. SHOTPOINT, developed by Databuoy, is an…
Unveiling the Vulnerabilities in Weapons Detection: Safeguarding Against Invisible Threats
While weapons detection technologies have undoubtedly advanced, they are not impervious to exploitation. Several critical vulnerabilities cast shadows over their seemingly robust facades, posing substantial risks:
Streak of shootings in Allentown, PA
A 1-year-old boy and a woman were killed and six other people were wounded in a streak of unrelated shootings that erupted in Allentown, Pennslyvania, over the weekend, according to police.
LPR vs. Gunshot Detection
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ShotSpotter and Flock Safety are both innovative technologies aimed at enhancing public safety, but they differ significantly in their core functionalities and applications. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system designed to identify and locate gunfire in urban environments. It employs a network of acoustic sensors that can pinpoint the exact…