Community College Extends Leading Proactive Security Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
Following a successful three-year deployment, ZeroEyes has expanded its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform at New Mexico Junior College (NMJC). The extension increases coverage across campus to further mitigate gun-related violence and strengthen proactive security measures.
The move reflects NMJC’s continued commitment to layered campus protection and operational readiness.
Strengthening Campus Safety Through Proven Technology
NMJC serves approximately 2,400 students and employs 300 faculty and staff as a comprehensive, independent two-year institution in Hobbs, New Mexico. Located in a rural region of nearly 50,000 residents, the college plays a critical role in workforce development, public safety, and community advancement.
ZeroEyes enhances the college’s multilayered security approach, which includes access control systems and close coordination with local law enforcement.
“Since its implementation, non-lethal, real-time alerts from ZeroEyes for items such as toy guns or training equipment during academy exercises have reassured us of our proactive approach to maintaining a secure, student-centered campus environment,” said Dennis Kelly, Director of Public Safety Programs at New Mexico Junior College.
“Public safety is deeply embedded in our student-centered, community-focused mission at New Mexico Junior College, and ZeroEyes helps us achieve that.”
Human-Verified AI With Rapid Response
ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection software integrates with existing digital security cameras. When a firearm is identified, images are immediately sent to the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC) — a U.S.-based, fully in-house center staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained military and law enforcement veterans.
If a threat is validated, alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — are dispatched to law enforcement and local security teams within 3 to 5 seconds from detection.
“We are thrilled to expand the deployment with New Mexico Junior College,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.
“This expansion reinforces our shared commitment to keeping students, faculty, and staff safe while supporting NMJC’s mission of fostering learning, public safety, and workforce readiness.”
A Recognized Proactive Security Solution
ZeroEyes’ patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an effective anti-terrorism technology and was the first AI-based gun detection platform to receive full SAFETY Act Designation.
Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, the company provides real-time actionable intelligence regarding the illegal brandishing of firearms near occupied spaces. In addition to its software platform, ZeroEyes offers consulting, installation support, and active shooter preparedness drills for schools, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, government sites, and commercial properties.
Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company’s technology has been adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, healthcare systems, Fortune 500 campuses, and retail organizations nationwide.
ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras to help mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence. By reducing response times and providing clear, actionable intelligence with supporting images, the platform enhances situational awareness and emergency coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What Is ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection Platform?
ZeroEyes provides a human-verified AI solution that integrates with existing cameras to detect visible firearms and deliver rapid alerts. - How Quickly Does ZeroEyes Send Alerts?
Validated alerts are typically dispatched within 3 to 5 seconds from the moment a firearm is detected. - What Is The ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC)?
The ZOC is a 24/7/365 U.S.-based monitoring center staffed by trained military and law enforcement veterans who verify AI detections before alerts are issued. - Why Did New Mexico Junior College Expand Its Deployment?
After three years of successful operation, NMJC expanded coverage to enhance campus protection and strengthen its layered security strategy. - Does ZeroEyes Replace Existing Security Systems?
No. ZeroEyes layers onto existing digital security cameras, complementing current access control and law enforcement coordination efforts.