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AI and School Safety

Crime Stoppers:

Crime Stoppers USA is the national Crime Stoppers 501c3 organization that spans the United States to create a network of local programs that work together to prevent and solve crimes in communities and schools across the nation. 

They provide security assessments for schools and suggest how to remedy the discovered flaws. 

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AI in School Safety

According to a recent report on NBC, schools across the nation are now turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent school shootings. The goal is to enhance security measures and create a proactive system that can identify potential threats. Here are the key points from the report:

  1. ZeroEyes: Hundreds of schools across the country have been working to incorporate a proactive system using a company called ZeroEyes. This system utilizes AI with existing security cameras to identify visible weapons. Notably, the weapons must not be concealed firearms or hidden in bags. If a visible weapon is detected and verified as a legitimate threat, an alert is sent to school officials and local law enforcement within seconds.
  2. Facial Recognition: Unlike some AI software, ZeroEyes does not use facial recognition. The only time a person’s face would be recorded is during an active shooter situation.
  3. State Initiatives: Some states, like Kansas, are looking into establishing grants for schools to implement AI-based security solutions. These initiatives aim to provide schools with the necessary resources to enhance safety.
  4. Parent Perspective: Kivil Stasik, a New Jersey mom, expressed support for using AI to boost security at schools. She believes it would instill a sense of security for parents knowing that a proactive system is in place.

More details about this topic:

Schools using AI to prevent gun violence: News 4 article. 

Sandy Hook: CNN article

U.S. Department of Homeland Security: School and Workplace Violence​