Brings more than 20 years of experience in public safety, physical security, and complex technology integration
Acoem, has appointed Mike ODea as Managing Director of its Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) business. ODea brings more than 20 years of experience in public safety and physical security, with a focus on using emerging technologies to improve situational awareness and decision support.
An expert in Smart and Safe Cities, he has led major video surveillance deployments and complex security integrations, with a particular focus on combining data from multiple technologies to support operators and first responders.
At Acoem, ODea will lead the growth of the ATD business and work to expand the use of its ATD technology among system integrators, public safety agencies, and enterprise security organizations.
Expanding Acoustic Threat Detection
Acoem ATD builds on more than 30 years of acoustic technology development for military defense applications by Metravib Defence in its Protection Division. The system uses edge-based AI to detect and locate gunfire at the sensor and immediately direct a PTZ camera toward the source, giving security teams visual context alongside the initial detection.
“We’re very pleased to welcome Mike to lead Acoem ATD at an important point in the growth of the business,” said Frédéric Molliex, DCEO, Protection Division.
“He brings a strong understanding of how technologies such as video, AI and acoustic detection need to work together to give security teams and first responders better situational awareness. Mike understands both the technology and the operational realities our customers face. That makes him the right person to build on Metravib’s 30 years of acoustic expertise and accelerate the adoption of Acoem ATD as an integral part of the modern physical security ecosystem.”
“I’ve spent much of my career bringing technologies together to give public safety and security teams better information when they need it,” said ODea.
“That’s what drew me to Acoem ATD. The ability to detect and locate gunfire, immediately direct existing cameras to the source, and give those managing the response real-time information they can use is where I see real value. There is a significant opportunity to make acoustic threat detection a more established part of the security technology stack, and I’m looking forward to working with our integrator and technology partners to make that happen.”
Acoem ATD At GSX 2026
ODea will make his first major industry appearance with Acoem ATD at GSX 2026, where the company will showcase its latest acoustic threat detection capabilities at booth 4366.
Acoem develops advanced public security solutions designed to help create safer communities and infrastructure through smarter security. Its AI-powered Acoem ATD technology combines acoustic gunshot detection with video response, detecting threats and directing cameras toward the source within seconds.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who has Acoem appointed to lead its ATD business?
Acoem has appointed Mike ODea as Managing Director of its Acoustic Threat Detection business.
2. What experience does Mike ODea bring to Acoem?
ODea brings more than 20 years of experience in public safety, physical security, video surveillance, and complex technology integration.
3. What does Acoem ATD technology do?
Acoem ATD uses edge-based AI to detect and locate gunfire and direct a PTZ camera toward the source for immediate visual context.
4. Where will Acoem showcase its ATD technology?
Acoem will showcase its acoustic threat detection capabilities at GSX 2026, booth 4366.