Gunshot Detection System Slashes Gang Violence in Cities and Town

  • May 31, 2012

SENTRI, an advanced technology gunshot detection system, has cut gang violence in heavy crime areas in cities like Chicago and Richmond, Calif.

The neural-network-based systems has a 360 degree camera that zooms in on shooters the moment thy fire their guns. SENTRI immediately notifies police with a photo of the person firing the gun.

Users can mount the portable system on telelphone poles, buildings, police cars and vehicles. They can also train the system to "hear" people shouting for help.

currently, the police are using the system in Los Angeles; Chicago; Baltimore; Charlotte, N.C.; and Wilmington, Del.

Recently, National Geographic showed SENTRI being installed in Richmond, Calif. at the high-crime Easter Hills Housing Project. After the system was installed, the crime rate plummeted.

SENTRI says their system is cost-effecitve because it requires few units to cover an area and can be comibined with other technology, including automatic license plate readers and facial recognition.

Featured

Most   Popular

Featured Cybersecurity

Webinars

New Products

  • HID Signo Readers

    HID Signo Readers

    HID Global has announced its HID® Signo™ Biometric Reader 25B that is designed to capture and read fingerprints in real-world applications and conditions. 3

  • Kangaroo Home Security System

    Kangaroo Home Security System

    Kangaroo is the affordable, easy-to-install home security system designed for anyone who wants an added layer of peace of mind and protection. It has several products, ranging from the fan-favorite Doorbell Camera + Chime, to the more comprehensive Front Door Security Kit with Professional Monitoring. Regardless of the level of desired security, Kangaroo’s designed to move with consumers - wherever that next chapter may be. Motion sensors, keypads and additional features can be part of the package to any Kangaroo system in place, anytime. Additionally, Kangaroo offers scalable protection plans with a variety of benefits ranging from 24/7 professional monitoring to expanded cloud storage, coverage for damage and theft. 3

  • XS4 Original+

    XS4 Original+

    The SALTO XS4 Original+ design is based on the same proven housing and mechanical mechanisms of the XS4 Original. The XS4 Original+, however, is embedded with SALTO’s BLUEnet real-time functionality and SVN-Flex capability that enables SALTO stand-alone smart XS4 Original+ locks to update user credentials directly at the door. Compatible with the array of SALTO platform solutions including SALTO Space data-on-card, SALTO KS Keys as a Service cloud-based access solution, and SALTO’s JustIn Mobile technology for digital keys. The XS4 Original+ also includes RFID Mifare DESFire, Bluetooth LE and NFC technology functionality. 3