What Can an Integrated Approach to Gunshot Detection Do For Your Organization?
This webinar was originally held on June 5, 2024 and is now available for on demand viewing.
Sponsors: i-Pro, Omnilert, Vicon
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Discover the transformative impact an integrated approach to gunshot detection can have on your organization, as gun violence continues to be a concern across various sectors. Our industry experts explore the multifaceted benefits of incorporating advanced gunshot detection technologies into your organization's security framework, as they discuss the strategic integration of acoustic and sensor-based gunshot detection systems, its role in enhancing emergency response protocols and the broader implications for public safety. Experts will address real-world case studies, technical considerations, and the potential for leveraging integrated gunshot detection in diverse environments such as urban areas, campuses, and critical infrastructure facilities. All security professionals, facility managers and administrative decision-makers can adapt these crucial insights into leveraging technology to create safer environments.
Some Points of Discussion:
- Real-Time Alerts: Gunshot detection technology can alert security personnel and law enforcement immediately, enabling rapid response to potential threats.
- Enhanced Situational Awareness: By accurately pinpointing the location of gunfire within a facility or surrounding area, gunshot detection systems offer valuable information to security teams.
- Deterrent Effect: The presence of gunshot detection technology can act as a deterrent to potential perpetrators. Knowing that any gunfire will be immediately detected and responded to can discourage individuals from engaging in violent acts within or near the organization's premises.
- Integration with Security Systems: Gunshot detection systems can be integrated with existing security infrastructure, such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and emergency communication systems.
- Post-Incident Analysis and Prevention: After an incident, the data collected by gunshot detection systems can be analyzed to understand the sequence of events and identify areas for improvement in security protocols.
Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CPS --
Vice President of Special Projects
Critical Intervention Services
Craig is presently employed as the Critical Intervention Services Vice President of Special Projects and consultant with specialized focus on physical security, emergency readiness, and managing risks of mass homicide. During his 21-year tenure with CIS, Craig supervised consulting and training initiatives and served as the architect of many of the company’s flagship risk management programs including the Guardian SafeSchool Program®, AntiTerrorism Officer Division, and Guardian SafeWorkplace Program™.
As a security consultant, Craig has provided expert assistance to a diverse range of schools, colleges, corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Craig is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP®) through ASIS International and possesses additional certifications including Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO®), Certified Protection Specialist (CPS), and Kirkpatrick Partners Bronze Certification.
Mark Franken
VP of Marketing
Omnilert
As the Vice President of Marketing at Omnilert, Mark is passionate about expanding the understanding and use of new AI technology that proactively helps detect guns and protects from active shooters. Prior to Omnilert, Mark spent 6 years promoting AI and Edge technologies for improving safety, reducing energy use and improving efficiencies in manufacturing, and 15 years in IoT software and enabling hardware companies.
Nick Spencer
Chief Operations Officer
Strategos International, LLC
Whether it be in the boardroom, on a battlefield, or within his community, Nick Spencer isn't just the Chief Operations Officer at Strategos International; he's a seasoned leader whose career arc is a testament to resilience, skill, and the ability to adapt in rapidly changing environments. From the unforgiving terrains of Bosnia and Iraq, where he served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, to the unpredictable streets as a patrol officer and tactical team leader in Missouri, Nick's journey is an inspiring blend of courage and ingenuity.
At Strategos, his rapid rise through the ranks—from Project Manager to Vice President of Operations to his current position as C.O.O.—underscores his relentless pursuit of operational excellence and an uncanny knack for building high-performance teams. Off the clock, Nick switches gears but not intensity. Whether it's embarking on family adventures with his wife, Nikki, and their two spirited children or fulfilling dreams as wish granters for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nick approaches life with the same zest and commitment that has characterized his professional journey.
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