LEESBURG, Va. — Artificial intelligence-powered active shooter prevention technology provider Omnilert today announces “a significant expansion” of its Secure Schools Grant Program in “response to overwhelming demand from schools and universities nationwide.”
Originally intended to support 20 schools, the Secure Schools Grants Program will now provide 50 schools across the United States with three years of free access to Omnilert’s AI gun detection, the company’s AI-driven firearm detection solution.
This expansion is made possible in part through a partnership with purpose-built video surveillance hardware provider BCD. As the official hardware sponsor for the program, BCD “will supply the required hardware infrastructure at no cost to participating schools, enabling faster deployments and further reducing financial barriers for school districts,” according to the Omnilert announcement.
“The overwhelming response to the grant program made one thing clear: schools across the country are actively seeking better ways to protect their students,” says Dave Fraser, CEO of Omnilert, in the company announcement.
“We couldn’t turn away schools that are taking a stand for safety,” he says. “Expanding this program is more than a response—it’s a reflection of our mission to stamp out school gun violence through innovation and action.”
“We are proud to partner with Omnilert on this critical initiative,” says Jim Gross, CEO of BCD, in the announcement. “Enabling schools to quickly deploy cutting-edge safety technology is one of the most meaningful ways we can use our expertise to make a real difference.”
Inside the Omnilert Secure Schools Grants Program
The 50 selected schools represent a diverse mix of public, private, urban, suburban, and rural institutions united by one goal: ensuring a safer learning environment for students and staff.
Each grant recipient will receive:
- A three-year no-cost license for Omnilert Gun Detect
- Expert support for system deployment and setup
- Staff training and ongoing customer success services
- Seamless integration with existing security and emergency systems
Omnilert Gun Detect uses advanced AI to monitor existing security cameras and instantly detect visible firearms, sending real-time alerts to enable rapid response—often before a shot is ever fired.
Kickoff webinars for the awarded schools begin in late June, with installations scheduled in phases throughout the summer and fall of 2025.
