Security Systems for Cities & Townships
AI Gun Detection, ENS, and Emergency Response Automation
Public parks and street corners weren’t designed with active shooter threats in mind. Neither were transit stations or civic plazas. Most city security systems still rely on cameras that just record what happens, which doesn’t help much when you’re trying to prevent a tragedy. Omnilert’s platform works differently.
Our AI gun detection turns your existing surveillance cameras into a proactive system that identifies firearms before any shots are fired. Within seconds, you can verify the threat and kick-off a fully automated emergency response.
What Makes Public Spaces a Target for Gun Violence?
Public safety considerations for cities and townships are different from those of private facilities. The same features that make your public spaces valuable to the community also present some risk.
- Large Open Areas: Placing physical security that covers all city blocks, parks, and public facilities is an impossible task, especially when these areas need to remain accessible to the public.
- Population Density: Festivals, farmers markets, demonstrations, sporting events—anywhere large crowds predictably gather presents some risk to public safety.
- Symbolic Value: City landmarks represent community identity, making them attractive to people seeking maximum visibility or wanting to make some kind of statement.
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The Reality of Public Shooting Events
Kansas City Parade Shooting
Kansas City, MO – 2024
After Super Bowl LVIII, shooters opened fire at a celebration parade injuring 40 people. Source
Highland Park Parade Shooting
Highland Park, IL – 2022
A gunman fired from a rooftop during a Fourth of July parade, killing 7 people and wounding 48 others. Source
Downtown Sacramento Mass Shooting
Sacramento, CA – 2022
Multiple shooters opened fire in downtown Sacramento’s nightlife district near the State Capitol, killing 6 people and injuring 12 others. Source
Where We Can Help Challenges for City Security Systems
Most cities face severe limitations when it comes to what traditional security systems are capable of.
Geographic Scale
It’s difficult to achieve total security coverage across all parks, transit hubs, and civic buildings.
Limited Budgets
City budgets are tight, and it’s difficult to justify spending on security systems if your cameras are technically still working.
Police Bandwidth
Police are needed to respond to incidents all over the city, and can’t waste time monitoring all public locations.
Emergency Coordination
Communications need to be managed between staff, visitors, and first responders.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Your Citizens
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 cities have already allocated budgets on public safety infrastructure and security cameras. Thankfully, Omnilert works with your current technology to transform your existing cameras into a proactive threat detection system without the need to replace equipment.
Our platform is layered on top of your other security infrastructure and processes. We integrate with VMS, access control systems, and a large array of security hardware. That means you can benefit from dramatically improved emergency response capabilities in the present, and adapt the system to meet your city’s needs in the future.
Emergency Communications Customize Our Emergency Communications Platform for Your City
Your emergency communication systems should be reliable, easy-to-use, and customized to meet the specific needs of your city. From high-stakes emergencies to common notifications, our system can be adapted to automate a total response to virtually any scenario.
Education Testimonial
Chelsea School District
“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.”
Michael Kapolka
Superintendent, Cheslea School District
FAQ Common Questions About City Security Systems
How does AI gun detection work in crowded urban public spaces like parks and transit stations?
The AI scans video feeds from your existing cameras, looking for firearms even when you’ve got dense crowds at a festival or during rush hour at a transit hub. It analyzes body positioning and weapon characteristics to tell the difference between actual threats and someone holding their phone or a power tool. When it spots something concerning, trained monitoring staff verify what they’re seeing within seconds before triggering any emergency protocols.
Can our city use our existing camera and security infrastructure?
Yes, that’s how most of our deployments for cities actually work. We integrate with everything from analog systems that have been running for decades to modern IP camera networks spread across different city departments. Our platform connects to your existing infrastructure to provide you with early detection capabilities and real-time intelligence for first responders.
What happens when a threat is detected in a public area during a large event or gathering?
Visual gun detection triggers an immediate human verification within seconds. If the threat is verified by human intelligence in real-time, then your pre-configured response protocols take over. Your security workflow automation can be set up to work quickly. For example, you might send targeted alerts to law enforcement and event security first, and then initiate public notifications through digital signage, PA systems, and mobile alerts depending on what makes sense for the situation. The system can coordinate lockdowns of nearby facilities, redirect foot traffic, and feed live intelligence to first responders. All of this happens within seconds of detection and verification.
How do municipal gun detection systems handle privacy concerns for citizens in public spaces?
Our proprietary AI is trained to specifically look for firearms. It’s not identifying individuals or tracking where people go. We don’t store facial recognition data or build profiles of people using public spaces. The focus is purely on threat detection, and video only gets retained when there’s an actual security incident that law enforcement needs documented.
What kind of emergency response coordination is possible across multiple city departments and agencies?
One detection can trigger alerts to police dispatch, notify fire and EMS, lock down nearby city buildings, activate public warning systems, and update your emergency operations center simultaneously. The automation handles coordination that would normally take multiple phone calls and radio communications, which saves you the critical seconds that actually matter when there’s an active threat.
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