ZeroEyes has announced that Dillon School District Four is deploying its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform to help mitigate gun-related violence and enhance campus safety.
The deployment strengthens the district’s layered security strategy by adding real-time AI-powered threat detection to its existing infrastructure, helping protect students, faculty, and visitors.
Strengthening School Safety In Dillon County
Located in Dillon County, the district serves approximately 3,800 students and employs more than 500 staff across six schools, including two high schools, one middle school, and multiple elementary schools.
The district acquired ZeroEyes using funds granted through Proviso 1.78 of the FY 2024–2025 Appropriations Act by the South Carolina Department of Education. The investment aligns with state-supported school safety initiatives.
ZeroEyes will complement the district’s existing multilayered security measures, which include metal detectors, shatterproof window film, handheld wands, and two-way radios.
“Student and staff safety is not optional; it’s foundational,” said Douglas Ray Rogers, Superintendent of Dillon School District Four.
“We are committed to doing all we can, every day, to create a secure environment where learning and teaching can happen without fear, and we are excited to add ZeroEyes’ proactive gun-detection technology to this strategy.”
How ZeroEyes’ Platform Works
ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection software integrates directly with existing digital security cameras. When a firearm is identified, images are immediately shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), a fully U.S.-based, in-house monitoring center staffed 24/7/365 by trained military and law enforcement veterans.
If the threat is verified, alerts and actionable intelligence — including a visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and school security personnel in as little as three to five seconds from detection.
Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes, commented:
“By integrating advanced security technologies, Dillon School District Four is taking proactive steps to protect its students and staff with confidence. We are honored to be chosen to deploy our solutions throughout the district.”
ZeroEyes’ technology was the first AI-based gun detection platform to receive full SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, recognizing it as an effective anti-terrorism technology.
ZeroEyes delivers a human-verified AI gun detection solution designed to integrate into existing security camera systems. Founded by Navy SEALs and technologists, the company provides real-time intelligence to local staff and law enforcement when a gun is detected near or inside an occupied facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Is ZeroEyes’ Technology Designed To Do?
ZeroEyes uses AI-powered video analytics layered onto existing security cameras to detect visible firearms and deliver real-time, human-verified alerts.
2. How Quickly Are Alerts Sent?
If a threat is confirmed, alerts can be dispatched to law enforcement and security teams in as little as three to five seconds from detection.
3. How Is Dillon School District Four Funding The Deployment?
The district used funds provided through Proviso 1.78 of the FY 2024–2025 Appropriations Act by the South Carolina Department of Education.
4. Does ZeroEyes Replace Existing Security Measures?
No. ZeroEyes enhances existing security systems and complements other protective measures such as metal detectors and access controls.
5. Who Monitors ZeroEyes Alerts?
Alerts are verified by trained professionals at the ZeroEyes Operations Center before being escalated to local authorities and school security teams.