Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) has earned top industry recognition after its new outdoor gunshot detection system was named Best in Threat Detection in the 2025 SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards. The win marks the company’s second major award of the year and underscores SDS’ leadership in advancing outdoor and perimeter security technologies.
Closing the Perimeter Protection Gap
Industry data shows that many active shooter incidents begin outside facilities—such as parking areas, entrances, and open campus spaces—before moving indoors. These environments have historically been difficult to protect with traditional security technologies.
SDS Outdoor was purpose-built to address this gap by delivering rapid, precise gunfire detection in open-air and perimeter environments. The system empowers security teams and first responders with immediate intelligence, enabling faster response before incidents escalate.
Dual-Mode Technology Designed for Outdoor Environments
SDS Outdoor extends the company’s proven indoor gunshot detection capabilities into exterior spaces using dual-mode acoustic and infrared flash detection. Each sensor provides coverage of up to 15,700 square feet and can identify shooter location and firearm type with an industry-leading 99.9% accuracy rate.
Proprietary algorithms and the fusion of dual sensor technologies distinguish SDS Outdoor as a first-of-its-kind solution for perimeter threat detection.
“Winning the SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Award in Threat Detection reinforces our mission to deliver trusted, actionable intelligence when every second counts,” s
aid Kendra Noonan, Director of Communications at Shooter Detection Systems.
Built for Integrated Security Response
More than a standalone detection device, SDS Outdoor is designed as a foundational element of a comprehensive security strategy. The system integrates seamlessly with:
- Video surveillance platforms for immediate visual confirmation
- Access control systems to support rapid lockdown procedures
- Mass notification systems to alert stakeholders in real time
This integration enables coordinated, informed response across security teams and emergency services.
Ideal Applications for SDS Outdoor
SDS Outdoor is optimized for high-risk, open-air, and perimeter environments, including:
- Corporate campuses and building entrances
- Hospital emergency departments and ambulance bays
- Transportation hubs, parking facilities, and event venues
- Critical infrastructure sites and educational institutions
By detecting and communicating outdoor gunfire events in real time, SDS Outdoor helps organizations respond before a shooter can gain access to occupied buildings or crowded spaces.
Shooter Detection Systems delivers Active Shooter Intelligence, a proprietary approach engineered for precision, performance, and life safety. Its flagship Indoor Gunshot Detection solution is SAFETY Act Certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, NPSA rated and approved for UK Government use, and SL4 certified by the Australian Government’s Security Construction & Equipment Committee.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What award did SDS Outdoor receive?
SDS Outdoor was named Best in Threat Detection in the 2025 SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards.
2. What makes SDS Outdoor different from traditional gunshot detection systems?
It combines dual-mode acoustic and infrared flash detection to deliver precise outdoor gunfire detection with 99.9% accuracy.
3. Where is SDS Outdoor typically deployed?
The system is designed for open-air and perimeter environments such as campuses, parking areas, hospital entrances, transportation hubs, and critical infrastructure sites.
4. Can SDS Outdoor integrate with existing security systems?
Yes. SDS Outdoor integrates with video surveillance, access control, and mass notification platforms for coordinated incident response.