Security Systems for Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
AI-Powered Gun Detection & Emergency Response Automation that Protects Critical Infrastructure
Security systems for utilities and critical infrastructure can’t afford to respond to all threats retroactively. Power plants, refineries, and transmission facilities face threat profiles that most other industries don’t deal with, which means you need proactive detection before things escalate.
Omnilert’s AI-powered gun detection works with your existing security cameras to spot firearms before shots are fired, giving you those critical seconds to protect personnel and keep operations running at high-value infrastructure sites.
What Makes Critical Infrastructure a Target for Gun Violence?
Utilities and critical infrastructure check several boxes that make them targets for people that want to cause disruption and harm—from terrorism to workplace grievances.
- Critical Infrastructure Designation: Energy facilities represent essential national infrastructure, making them attractive targets for those seeking to disrupt power grids, fuel supplies, or economic stability
- Remote Locations: Many energy facilities operate in isolated areas with limited law enforcement presence, slowing response times
- Public Access Points: Administrative buildings, visitor centers, and control facilities often have public-facing areas that create security vulnerabilities
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When Critical Infrastructure Was Targeted
Moore County Substation Attack
Moore County, NC – 2022
Gunfire attacks on two Duke Energy substations left 40,000 without power, indirectly resulting in the death of an elderly woman. Source
Metcalf Substation Attack
Coyote, CA – 2013
Attackers fired on 17 transformers at a PG&E substation, causing $15 million in damage but no casualties. Source
Arkansas Power Grid Attacks
Arkansas – 2013
Multiple sabotage attacks on power infrastructure causing millions in damage but no direct casualties. Source
Where We Can Help Critical Infrastructure Security Challenges
Power plants, utility facilities, and other critical infrastructure face unique industry challenges that traditional security systems weren’t designed to handle.
Large Outdoor Spaces
Equipment and infrastructure stored in huge, open spaces can be difficult to monitor with security guards or cameras alone.
Operational Hazards
Security responses must account for explosive materials, high-voltage equipment, chemical processes, and other industrial hazards.
Operational Continuity
Operations rarely if ever stop, which means your security systems need to be working around the clock.
Regulatory Compliance
Critical infrastructure is typically subject to specific regulations for security measures to ensure they meet federal standards.
How Omnilert Gun Detection Helps Protect Your 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 Existing Security Technology
Most energy facilities have already invested significantly in security infrastructure. Cameras, access control, VMS platforms, SCADA integration. Our platform works with the technology you’re already using, making your current cameras significantly more capable without requiring you to replace large parts of your system.
Omnilert integrates with the platforms and communication tools your team already relies on. Our open architecture approach helps preserve the value of our existing investments, reduces barriers to adoption, and allows you to adapt the system to meet your facilities needs as technology and federal regulations change over time.
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 facility. 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 Energy Facility Security
How does AI gun detection work in large-scale facilities with multiple buildings and outdoor areas?
Our AI continuously scans all connected camera feeds simultaneously, whether they’re monitoring control rooms, equipment yards, or remote perimeter areas. The system identifies firearms in relation to human forms, analyzes contextual behavior patterns, and flags genuine threats while filtering out tools and equipment. All gun threats that are visually identified are further verified by human intelligence. Even across sprawling industrial complexes, detection typically happens in seconds.
What happens when a threat is detected near critical equipment or hazardous areas?
Your facility’s unique operational hazards get built into the automated response protocols ahead of time. When a threat is detected near high-voltage equipment, chemical storage, or other hazardous areas, the system can trigger specialized responses. Route notifications to qualified emergency response personnel. Activate area-specific alarms. Coordinate with industrial safety systems. You define the protocols based on your facility’s specific operational requirements and safety procedures, because nobody knows your risks better than you do.
How does the system meet regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure?
Our DHS Safety Act designation demonstrates compliance with federal security standards. We’ll typically need to assess your specific regulatory requirements during implementation to confirm how the system maps to your compliance obligations, but Omnilert was designed with regulatory compliance in mind.
What kind of monitoring coverage is needed for refineries, power plants, or transmission facilities?
Coverage requirements depend on your facility’s footprint, operational areas, and risk profile. Most energy facilities benefit from prioritizing high-traffic areas like control rooms and administrative buildings, then expanding to equipment yards, perimeter areas, and remote substations. Some facilities find that a pilot program or progressive adoption approach allows them to prioritize high-risk areas and then expand coverage based on what works for their specific operational environment.
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