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Safety Gap
Safety Gap by RapidSOS delves deep into the "safety gap" — uncovering the unknown challenges, obstacles and blind spots that hinder public safety. Each episode examines barriers to safety with the goal of helping safety professionals identify effective solutions for keeping their customers, employees and communities safe.
Hosted by Cassidy Shield, RapidSOS' Chief Marketing Officer, the podcast brings together leaders and pioneers using the latest tools and techniques to create a safer world.
Listen in to discover a world supported by intelligent safety – where humans, technology, and AI work together to close the safety gap.
Safety Gap
AI Weapons Detection with ZeroEyes
In this episode of The Safety Gap, co-hosts Cassidy Shield and Karin Marquez sit down with Burgess Nichols Jr., VP of Strategy at ZeroEyes, to discuss how AI technology is transforming public safety. Nichols shares the origin story of ZeroEyes, founded in the wake of a tragic school shooting, and how their innovative AI technology detects brandished firearms in real time, providing crucial alerts to law enforcement and security teams.
The conversation dives into the role AI plays in enhancing situational awareness, the importance of human verification, and the seamless integration of ZeroEyes with existing security systems. Nichols emphasizes how the technology works to prevent violent incidents by detecting potential threats before they escalate, all while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.
Nichols also discusses the growing adoption of this technology across schools, commercial spaces, and healthcare, highlighting the future potential of AI-driven security solutions in keeping people safe without compromising welcoming environments.