Under the Safe Haven Grant Program, Omnilert equips Uvalde schools with artificial intelligence technology for gun detection.
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Receives Safe Haven Grant for AI Gun Detection Technology
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) has been selected as the first recipient of the Safe Haven Grant, an annual initiative by Omnilert aimed at providing school districts with comprehensive, district-wide safety technology. The grant will enable Uvalde CISD to receive a three-year deployment of Omnilert’s visual AI gun detection platform across all their schools [1][2][3][4].
Prior to the Safe Haven Grant, Uvalde CISD had selected Omnilert's AI gun detection solution as its preferred provider but was unable to proceed due to lack of public funding. The implementation of this solution is in partnership with BCD, a global leader in video surveillance infrastructure. BCD is providing the hardware and infrastructure required to support the deployment of Omnilert's visual AI gun detection platform [5].
The visual AI gun detection platform is designed to identify weapons the instant they are brandished, allowing for an immediate and robust response. This technology is a game changer in the fight against gun violence in American schools, according to Daniel O'Mahoney, COO at BCD. The Safe Haven Grant reflects Omnilert's belief that access to proactive safety technology should not be limited by funding constraints, especially when lives are at stake [6].
The Safe Haven Grant prioritizes districts that have faced school shootings or firearm-related threats, as well as schools actively pursuing proactive safety measures. It also prioritizes underserved communities with limited access to funding. The grant awards one school district each year with a full deployment of Omnilert's AI gun detection platform [7].
Omnilert will tailor deployments to the needs of each district, and the visual AI gun detection platform will be integrated into security cameras in all schools of Uvalde CISD. The Safe Haven Grant includes support from trusted hardware and infrastructure partners. BCD is proud to collaborate with Omnilert and Uvalde CISD to bring life-saving technology across the district [8].
According to Dave Fraser, CEO of Omnilert, the Safe Haven Grant allows for the provision of a key layer of security to the most vulnerable schools in America. Omnilert will continue to collaborate with a range of partners to support future grant recipients [9].
References:
- Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Wins Safe Haven Grant
- Uvalde CISD to Receive AI Gun Detection Technology
- Uvalde CISD First Recipient of Safe Haven Grant
- Uvalde CISD Receives Three-Year Deployment of AI Gun Detection Technology
- BCD Partners with Omnilert for AI Gun Detection
- BCD COO Praises AI Gun Detection Technology
- Safe Haven Grant Prioritizes Proactive Safety Measures
- BCD Proud to Collaborate with Omnilert and Uvalde CISD
- Omnilert CEO Discusses Safe Haven Grant
The partnership between BCD and Omnilert will not only provide Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District with advanced AI gun detection technology but also contribute to their education-and-self-development, as the technology aims to ensure a safer learning environment. The Safe Haven Grant, initiated by Omnilert, not only focuses on technology but also underscores finance and investment in the future of American education by addressing funding constraints that often hinder the implementation of proactive safety measures.
