Apartment Building & Multifamily Security Systems
AI Gun Detection, ENS, and Emergency Response Automation
Implementing advanced AI-powered Gun detection with your current multifamily security systems is possible without replacing your existing security infrastructure.
Omnilert’s AI-powered technology transforms the cameras you already have into a proactive gun detection system that spot firearms before shots are fired. When seconds matter, automated emergency responses reach building residents and first responders instantly.
What Makes Apartments & Multifamily Properties a Common Location for Gun Violence?
Densely populated multifamily residential properties face several unique vulnerabilities that come with housing hundreds of people in close quarters.
- High Population Density: When conflicts erupt between residents, the consequences can be severe and the likelihood of innocent people getting injured is high.
- Vulnerable Common Areas: Parking garages, pool areas, mail rooms, stairwells; there are a lot of common areas – often spread across multiple buildings – where gun violence can arise.
- Ease of Access: With residents moving in and out, guests visiting, delivery drivers and contractors, a potential threat can trespass a multifamily property with relative ease. Even gated communities can’t always keep track of who belongs and who doesn’t.
- Domestic Violence: Home is where domestic disputes happen, and when they involve firearms, even residents in adjacent units can become potential casualties
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The Reality of Shootings at Multifamily Properties
Henderson Apartment Shooting
Henderson, NV – 2020
Three people were killed and one other was injured when a gunman began shooting at an apartment complex. Source
Copper Canyon Shooting
Highlands Ranch, CO – 2017
After a disturbance was reported, a gunman shot 5 police officers, killing one of them, while 2 neighboring residents were also wounded. Source
Hialeah Apartment Shooting
Hialeah, FL – 2013
A man set fire to his apartment and then opened fire on other residents, killing 6 people. Source
Where We Can Help Multifamily Property Safety Challenges
When you’re responsible for protecting hundreds of families across multiple buildings, traditional security faces some challenges – especially when you’re dealing with limited resources.
Coverage Area
Between multiple buildings, parking areas, and common spaces, there’s often more ground to cover than security staff can reasonably monitor.
Privacy Expectations
Residents want safety, but they also want privacy. Finding that balance while maintaining effective security is tricky.
Resident Living Experience
Security measures must work without creating delays or hurdles that give actual residents a hard time.
Legacy System Integration
Most multifamily properties have already invested in some form of security infrastructure that needs to work with new technology.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Multifamily Properties
Benefits of Omnilert’s AI Gun Detection System Engage a Full-Scale Emergency Response for Security Incidents
Once a threat is detected and verified, the real work begins: orchestrating a comprehensive emergency response that engages every system. Omnilert initiates an automated response across multiple technologies to help protect as many lives as possible.
Instant Notifications
Multi-channel emergency notifications instantly alert staff, security, and law enforcement
Automated Response
Automatic response workflows trigger lockdown procedures, activate alarms, and more
Mobile Alerts
Mobile applications that keep staff informed and connected during emergencies
Alarm Activation
Use audio and video systems to sound alarms and deliver clear safety instructions
Access Control
Lock or unlock doors to contain threats, secure exits, and protect vulnerable areas
Custom Response
Engage a fully-custom response using your existing security technology
Law Enforcement
Notify local police of an active threat or verified security incident
Liability Protection
Omnilert’s DHS SAFETY Act designation offers liability protection.
Our Open Architecture Integrate Existing Security Technology
Most multifamily property managers don’t want to replace their entire security system, even to add valuable gun detection capabilities. That’s why Omnilert’s platform works with what you’ve already got.
Our open architecture approach means your current cameras, access control systems, and emergency communication tools become part of a unified security response. Whether you’re protecting a few buildings or a sprawling residential complex, our platform scales to fit your needs while allowing for additional technology integration in the future.
Emergency Communications Customize Our Emergency Communications Platform for Your Property
Your emergency communication systems should be reliable, easy-to-use, and customized to meet the specific needs of your multifamily property. From high-stakes emergencies to common notifications, our system can be adapted to automate a total response to virtually any scenario.
Customer Testimonial
“Omnilert’s team has been professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us implement a solution that meets the unique needs of our schools. We value the partnership and the peace of mind it brings to our students, staff, and families.”
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Superintendent, Cheslea School District
FAQ Common Questions For Multifamily Property Security
How does gun detection work in multifamily properties with multiple buildings?
Our AI monitors all connected security cameras simultaneously—doesn’t matter if it’s one building or twenty. When the system detects a potential gun threat, it pinpoints the exact location (Building C, second floor stairwell) and sends that information directly to your security team and first responders. No more guessing where the threat is located.
Can the system integrate with existing apartment security cameras and access control?
In most cases, yes. We’ve designed our platform to work with existing VMS systems, access control platforms, and emergency notification tools. The goal is to enhance what you already have, not replace it entirely. Though we’ll typically need to assess your specific setup to confirm compatibility.
What happens when the AI detects a potential gun threat in common areas?
The system immediately alerts your security team for human verification while preparing automated response protocols. Once confirmed, it can lock doors, sound alarms, illuminate evacuation routes, and send targeted notifications to residents in affected areas. All of this happens within seconds, not minutes.
How quickly can residents be notified during an emergency situation?
Emergency notifications go out within seconds through multiple channels—SMS, email, mobile app alerts, and building-wide announcements. The automated approach ensures residents get critical safety information regardless of whether they’re in their apartment, the gym, or the parking garage.
Does the system work for both indoor and outdoor areas of multifamily properties?
Absolutely. Indoor common areas, outdoor spaces, parking lots, courtyards—if you’ve got cameras there, our AI can monitor for threats. This comprehensive coverage is important because over half of gun violence incidents actually begin outdoors before moving inside.
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