Hospitality & Hotel Security Systems
AI Gun Detection, ENS, and Emergency Response Automation
Guest safety is critical for any hospitality business. At the same time, hotel security systems and operations must be balanced with the guest experience. Gun detection and emergency notification systems need to work reliably and invisibly.
Omnilert’s platform helps your business and bottom line:
- Protect your guests
- Empower your staff
- Preserve your reputation
Our proprietary AI technology turns your existing security cameras into something more proactive. Instead of just recording incidents after they happen, our system detects firearms before shots are fired and engages a full-scale emergency response.
What Makes the Hospitality Industry a Target for Gun Violence?
Hotels and resorts face some uncomfortable realities. You want to be welcoming, but that openness creates vulnerabilities:
- Public spaces like lobbies, ballrooms, and pool areas pack people together
- 24/7 operations mean there’s never really a “safe” time when risks disappear completely
- Money and status of guests can attract the unwanted attention of criminals
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The Reality of Shootings in the Hospitality Industry
Phoenix Hotel Shooting
Phoenix, AZ – 2022
A man brought a firearm to a parking lot of a Days Inn hotel and shot 7 people, killing 2 of them. Source
Thousand Oaks Bar Shooting
Thousand Oaks, CA – 2018
A gunman entered a bar and fired at young students during a line dancing event, killing 12 people and wounding 16 others. Source
Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Paradise, NV – 2017
In one of the largest mass shooting events in recent history, a man opened fire from the 32nd floor of a Vegas building, killing 61 and injuring 411 others. Source
Where We Can Help Hospitality Industry Safety Challenges
Whether you run a hotel, resort, or conference center, security is complicated. The layout of buildings that serve guests presents some challenges for traditional security technology.
Blind Spots
Between service corridors, back-of-house areas, and multiple floors, you’ve got blind spots everywhere.
Guest Balance
Too much visible security makes guests uncomfortable, but too little leaves everyone vulnerable.
Staff Limitations
Even your most dedicated security officer can’t meaningfully monitor 20+ camera screens at once, especially when they’re spread across multiple buildings.
Emergency Coordination
When something actually happens, a coordinated response is needed to get accurate information to guests, staff, and law enforcement.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Your Staff & Guests
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.
Our platform integrates with VMS, access control systems, security hardware, and even third-party monitoring services. Regardless of the size of your hospitality operations, Omnilert adapts to your specific environment and security workflows to help provide a smarter, more comprehensive emergency communications solution.
Emergency Communications Customize Our Emergency Communications Platform To Meet Your Needs
Your emergency communication systems should be reliable, easy-to-use, and customized to meet the specific needs of your hotel or resort. From high-stakes emergencies to common notifications, our system can be adapted to automate a total response to virtually any scenario.
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FAQ Common Questions About Hospitality Industry Security
How does gun detection work in crowded hotel lobbies and conference center ballrooms?
The AI doesn’t try to identify people—it looks for weapons in relation to human forms. Even in a packed conference center or busy check-in area, the system can typically distinguish between a phone in someone’s hand and something more concerning. It’s not perfect, but it’s surprisingly effective in high-traffic situations.
Can the system integrate with our existing hotel key card and access control systems?
In most cases, yes. We’ve worked with everything from legacy Vingcard systems to modern mobile key platforms. When a threat gets detected, you can automatically lock down specific wings, restrict elevator access to certain floors, or secure meeting rooms while keeping fire exits clear (because guest safety includes getting people out safely).
What happens if a gun is detected during a large event or conference?
This is where automation really proves its worth. The system sends immediate alerts to your security team and can trigger pre-planned responses—targeted PA announcements, digital signage directing people to exits, or even conference-specific protocols you’ve set up ahead of time. Every second counts, and manual response just isn’t fast enough.
How do we maintain guest privacy while implementing security monitoring?
The AI analyzes video in real-time without storing facial data or creating guest profiles. It’s looking for weapons, not tracking who’s using the fitness center at 6 AM or which guests are arguing in the lobby. We can’t see or store personal information—just potential threats.
What are the liability implications of having AI gun detection in our facility?
You’ll want to run this by your legal team (we always recommend that), but many operators find that proactive security measures actually strengthen their position. When you can show you took reasonable steps to protect guests and staff, it often works in your favor. The bigger risk these days might be not having adequate security measures in place.