Distribution Center Security Systems
AI Gun Detection, ENS, and Emergency Response Automation
Your distribution center operations employ hundreds or even thousands of workers across large, complex facilities. Maintaining distribution center security and safety is a massive challenge, especially when your operations don’t sleep.
Our emergency communications platform coupled with military-inspired AI technology transforms passive monitoring into proactive threat detection, buying valuable time when every second counts. The system automatically engages a full-scale response, saving lives and protecting your facility.
Why Are Distribution Centers Vulnerable to Gun Violence?
Workplace relations and operational requirements can make distribution facilities a more likely environment for gun violence.
- Labor Tensions: Layoffs, contract disputes, or disgruntled employees can escalate workplace conflicts into potential violence.
- Workforce Density: When you’ve got hundreds (sometimes thousands) of people working closely together, it sometimes leads to tensions between coworkers.
- Around-the-Clock Operations: Your facility may rarely, if ever, stop operations, and that means your security system needs to be reliable at all times.
- Valuable Inventory: High-value assets sitting in predictable locations makes facilities more attractive targets.
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The Reality of Shootings at Distribution Centers
Ohio Cosmetics Warehouse Shooting
New Albany, OH – 2025
A man with unknown motives entered the cosmetics facility he worked at and opened fire, killing 1 and injuring 5 others. Source
Indianapolis FedEx Shooting
Indianapolis, IN – 2021
A shooter attacked a FedEx facility, killing 8 and wounding 7 others in a mass shooting event. Source
Safeway Distribution Center Shooting
Denver, CO – 2016
A former employee came to work with a weapon and fired at co-workers randomly, killing 1 and wounding 5 others. Source
Where We Can Help Safety and Security Challenges for Distribution Centers
Traditional security systems aren’t designed for modern distribution centers. The scale of facilities alone makes comprehensive monitoring nearly impossible with conventional approaches.
Facility Scale
Large, open warehouse floors stacked with aisles of products create sight-line obstacles that hide threats until it’s too late.
Operational Continuity
Warehouse operations rarely slow down, which means your security systems need to be working reliably around the clock.
Staff Limitations
Even your most dedicated security officer can’t meaningfully monitor dozens of camera screens at once.
Legacy System Integration
Some facilities have invested heavily in existing security infrastructure that needs to work with new technology.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Distribution Centers
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 Your Existing Security Technology
Your facility may already have invested in security cameras and other infrastructure. With Omnilert, you can leverage that same technology and have it work together in ways that enhance your existing security operations.
Omnilert’s platform is layered on top of your other security infrastructure and processes. Easily integrate with VMS, access control systems, security hardware, and even third-party monitoring services. That means you can leverage our life-saving AI gun detection technology and security workflow automation in a way that adapts to your specific environment and operations.
Emergency Communications Customize Our Emergency Communications Platform for Your Facility
Your emergency communication systems should be reliable, easy-to-use, and customized to meet the specific needs of your distribution center. 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.”
Michael K.
Superintendent, Cheslea School District
FAQ Common Questions About Security for Distribution Centers
How reliable is AI gun detection in industrial environments?
Our AI gun detection systems for large warehouses have been trained specifically for industrial settings. The technology distinguishes between actual firearms and tools like nail guns or scanners because it analyzes the relationship between the object and how someone’s holding it. False alarms are rare, but when they do happen, human verification catches them before any major response gets triggered.
Will this integrate with what we already have in place?
Yes, and that’s typically our clients’ biggest concern. Our platform works with most existing VMS and access control systems without requiring you to rip and replace everything. We’ve integrated with warehouse management software, emergency notification systems, and even automated material handling systems in some cases.
What happens during overnight shifts when staffing is minimal?
This is where our professional monitoring services become valuable. Our monitoring centers (which are UL and TMA 5 Diamond certified) provide 24/7 coverage with experienced agents who have backgrounds in law enforcement and military service. When a threat’s detected at 2 AM, you don’t have to rely on a single security guard to make the call.
How fast can first responders actually get notified?
Real-time threat detection warehouse operations typically see alerts go out within 3-5 seconds of detection. Our direct connections to local PSAPs mean emergency services get precise location data and visual confirmation before they’re even en route. That situational intelligence often cuts response time significantly.
Does heavy machinery interfere with the detection system?
Our data-centric AI approach specifically looks for people brandishing a weapon. The system’s been trained on thousands of hours of footage and looks for potential false positives.
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