More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces like houses of worship, according to a new report from Eagle Eye Networks. The national survey, which polled over 1,000 consumers in 10 major cities, shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems.
“The survey results reflect widespread public demand to address gun violence at scale,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “Implementing AI-based gun detection can give schools and businesses valuable time to take action and potentially save lives in an active shooter situation.”
An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children to schools equipped with gun detection technology. Office workers across the nation mirrored this sentiment, with 74.4% saying they feel safer working in spaces with the technology.
Leaders across sectors echoed the sentiment.
Jeffrey Tull, technology director of Socorro Consolidated Schools in New Mexico, said, “I believe parents and teachers are reassured that technology is in place in our school that can help protect students and staff from threats before they escalate.”
Jack Ely, building coordinator of St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, added, “Congregations gather in trust and faith, and today’s security technology … can help protect those sacred spaces and ease people’s minds.”
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