PHILADELPHIA, PA — ZeroEyes has deployed its artificial intelligence-powered gun detection software at Vernon College in North Texas, expanding the Philadelphia company’s presence in campus security through technology designed to identify visible firearms and alert law enforcement before potential threats escalate.
The deployment covers a college serving approximately 2,300 students at campuses in Vernon and Wichita Falls. Houston-based security systems provider Teksys Inc. facilitated the installation, ZeroEyes said.
The software integrates with existing digital surveillance cameras, using AI to identify firearms visible in camera feeds. When the system detects a suspected weapon, images are transmitted to the ZeroEyes Operations Center for human verification.
The company’s operations center is staffed around the clock by personnel with military and law enforcement backgrounds. If reviewers confirm a potential threat, the system sends alerts to campus officials and law enforcement, including a description of the individual, the apparent firearm type and the last known location.
ZeroEyes said the process can deliver notifications within seconds of detecting a firearm, potentially giving authorities additional time to assess and respond to an emerging threat.
The technology is intended to supplement existing security infrastructure rather than replace campus police or emergency response procedures.
Vernon College already operates a campus-wide surveillance system and uses AlertMedia emergency notification technology. Its security measures also include direct radio communication with law enforcement agencies in Vernon and Wichita Falls and specialized protective equipment for campus police.
“We continually evaluate and adopt resources that improve our ability to respond decisively in critical situations,” said Dusty R. Johnston, president of Vernon College. “ZeroEyes strengthens our overall safety approach and supports a more prepared and responsive campus environment.”
The college serves a 12-county region designated by the Texas Legislature, making the deployment part of a security operation spanning multiple campus locations.
For ZeroEyes, the installation represents another application of its AI-based threat detection platform in an educational setting, where administrators are seeking ways to integrate automated surveillance analysis with existing emergency response systems.
Teksys, which provides security systems and connectivity services, supported the implementation of the software within the college’s security infrastructure.
Mike Lahiff, ZeroEyes’ chief executive officer and co-founder, credited the company’s collaboration with Teksys for supporting the installation.
The deployment adds automated firearm detection and human-reviewed alerts to Vernon College’s existing security arrangements, linking camera-based monitoring with campus officials and local emergency responders.
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