ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection Now Integrates With Genetec Security Center
The integration between Genetec’s Security Center and ShotSpotter is said to give law enforcement officers and security teams improved tactical intelligence.
The ShotSpotter interface.
MONTREAL – Genetec announces it has integrated SST’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology into Security Center, its unified IP security platform.
The integration will allow for police departments and security professionals to receive more actionable information and gain rapid access and detailed location insights when a gunshot situation occurs, according to the company.
“Detecting, precisely locating and alerting police within seconds to gunfire is key information used by law enforcement and security personnel to more effectively protect and serve communities. Integrating the real-time gunshot data with the video capabilities provided by Genetec is a game-changer that enhances the information police receive, ultimately helping them solve crimes, deter future crimes and make communities safer; which is a goal we all share,” says Damaune Journey, vice president security solutions at SST.
Here’s how the integration works according to a Genetec press release:
ShotSpotter uses wide-area acoustic surveillance that automatically gets activated when gunfire occurs. ShotSpotter sensors and Cloud-based analysis software triangulate and pinpoint the precise location of each round fired within seconds, the number of shots fired and provide an immediate gunfire alert with an audio clip.
Detailed incident data is immediately sent to SST’s Incident Review Center (IRC), a secure data processing and alert validation facility, where acoustics experts analyze the data and qualify the incident in real-time 24/7. Once validated, an alert is sent directly into Security Center, all in under a minute.
Once the alarm is triggered within Security Center upon gunshot detection, operators can quickly access video and other related data surrounding the location of a gunshot alert and immediately visualize it on Security Center maps, leveraging the dynamic visualization capabilities of the Security Center Plan Manager. Pan/tilt/zoom cameras are instantly aimed at the gunshot location and bookmarks are automatically created on the Security Center timeline. Operators can then follow active shooter events in real-time through the map interface and live video to make informed decisions.
Security Center can also display relevant metadata on the map, such as type of gunshot, number of rounds, address, district, etc., as well as give operators access to detailed reports of past alerts for statistics and data analysis purposes.
“This integration is beneficial for many of our customers who require maximal awareness during emergency situations. Their security operators can now react faster to gunshot incidents and get access to video and metadata surrounding the event. We believe that this technology can greatly improve the safety of communities, and ultimately save lives,” says Bob Carter, business development manager at Genetec.
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