Manufacturing Security Systems
AI Gun Detection, ENS, and Emergency Response Automation
Your manufacturing operations employ hundreds or even thousands of workers across large, complex facilities. Maintaining safety is a massive challenge, especially when your operations are going around the clock.
While traditional manufacturing security systems only tell you what happened after the fact, Omnilert’s AI-powered technology detects guns as soon as they’re visible, initiating a security response before shots are fired. Early detection gives you precious time to protect your people and keep your operations running.
What Makes Manufacturing Facilities Targets for Gun Violence?
Workplace relations and operational requirements can make manufacturing sites a more likely environment for gun violence.
- Labor Tensions: Layoffs, contract disputes, or disgruntled employees can turn workplace conflicts into something much worse.
- Workforce Density: When you’ve got hundreds (sometimes thousands) of people working in close quarters, workplace tensions can escalate quickly
- 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.
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The Reality of Shootings at Industrial Facilities
Kent Moore Cabinets Shooting
Bryan, TX – 2021
An employee of the company attacked the plant he worked at with a firearm, killing 1 and leaving 4 others in critical condition. Source
Coors Brewery Shooting
City, ST – 2020
An employee brought a weapon to the Coors Beverage facility and killed 5 coworkers on an afternoon shift. Source
Aiken Manufacturing Plant Shooting
Aiken, SC – 1997
A former employee opened fire at a lawn mower parts manufacturer he previously worked at, killing 4 and injuring 3 others. Source
Where We Can Help Safety Challenges for Modern Manufacturing Facilities
Modern manufacturing and industrial processes are complex, often employing tons of workers that keep production equipment running smoothly. Maintaining security isn’t always easy.
Facility Scale
Those massive production floors with equipment, conveyors, and storage create sight-line obstacles that hide threats until it’s too late.
Operational Continuity
Operations rarely if ever stop, which means your security systems need to be working around the clock.
Production Noise
Industrial processes usually create a lot of noise that can distract staff or even interfere with some traditional security systems.
Legacy System Integration
Some manufacturing facilities have invested heavily in existing security infrastructure that needs to work with new technology.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Manufacturing Facilities
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 Technology
Your manufacturing 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 easily integrates with VMS, access control systems, security hardware, and even third-party monitoring services. From large-scale industrial plants to manufacturing facilities, Omnilert adapts to your specific environment and operations rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all solution.
Emergency Communications Customize Our Emergency Communications Platform for Your Manufacturing Operations
Your emergency communication systems should be reliable, easy-to-use, and customized to meet the specific needs of your industrial facility or manufacturing operations. 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 at Manufacturing Facilities
How does gun detection work with existing manufacturing security systems?
Our software plugs directly into your current video management system and works with feeds from existing cameras. Most facilities are up and running within days, not weeks, since we’re not replacing your infrastructure—just making it smarter.
Can AI gun detection distinguish between tools and firearms in industrial settings?
This was actually one of our biggest design challenges. Our military-grade AI has been trained specifically to differentiate between wrenches, power tools, and actual firearms by analyzing shape, context, and how objects relate to human bodies. False alarms from common shop tools are rare, though no system is perfect.
What happens if gun detection triggers during active production operations?
You configure the response based on your facility’s needs. Some clients prefer targeted lockdowns of specific zones while keeping production running elsewhere. Others opt for immediate facility-wide alerts to security teams first, then escalate from there. It’s your call.
How quickly can emergency systems lock down a manufacturing facility?
From detection to automated response typically happens in under 10 seconds. If your access control system can handle it, we can trigger selective lockdowns of entry points, specific production areas, or the entire facility based on your pre-set emergency protocols.
Does gun detection technology interfere with manufacturing equipment or processes?
No interference with your production equipment or wireless systems. The AI runs independently through your camera network, so there’s no impact on manufacturing processes. Most installations happen during scheduled maintenance windows with zero production downtime.
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