Gunshot Detection

The Gunshot Detection System (GDS) is a proprietary security technology meticulously designed to significantly enhance public safety and support law enforcement agencies in responding to firearm incidents with unparalleled efficiency. By leveraging state-of-the-art acoustic sensors and sophisticated algorithms, the GDS is capable of accurately detecting and pinpointing the location of gunshots in real-time, within an astonishing 0.4 seconds of a shot being fired. This rapid detection capability ensures that law enforcement officers can immediately gain situational awareness and deploy appropriate measures to address the threat. Furthermore, the system provides critical visual tracking, effectively putting “eyes” on the shooter(s), thereby enabling a faster, more informed, and coordinated response to potentially life-threatening situations.

The National Geographic Program

The National Geographic Program called Xray Earth independently produced a program about SENTRI and the effects it can have on communities. It features a community called Richmond Village in Richmond, CA. This community only had 100K residents, but shooting were so high that the Police Department would send two cars anytime they were responding to “shots fired”. After our system was installed, the residents who were afraid to leave their homes, came out and gave me big, big hugs thanking me for giving them their community back. It is really very telling about how our system changed the Police Departments capabilities to police without fear of their own lives as well… No words for what this piece depicts.

Stay ahead of threats with our advanced gunshot detection system. Utilizing cutting-edge acoustic sensors and real-time analytics, it identifies gunfire with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring rapid response when every second counts. Enhance safety, reduce response times, and protect what matters most.

In a dynamic scenario, three officers positioned themselves strategically: one took cover behind a car, another concealed himself up in a tree, and the third stood in plain view. As each shooter fired a single shot at 3-second intervals, SENTRI’s advanced gunshot detection system demonstrated its precision and efficiency. Within just one second, SENTRI detected all three shots, accurately identified their origins, and swiftly slewed to each shooter’s location. This rapid detection and response capability highlights SENTRI’s effectiveness in high-pressure situations where every second counts.

Since 2008, SENTRI Indoor has been a trusted solution for precise gunshot detection in enclosed environments. Equipped with discreet microphones seamlessly integrated into wall or ceiling panels, SENTRI provides continuous monitoring without disrupting the aesthetics of the space. Its advanced technology ensures rapid detection and accurate localization of gunfire, enhancing security in critical indoor settings such as offices, schools, and public facilities. With over a decade of proven reliability, SENTRI Indoor remains a vital tool for swift threat identification and response.

The Sentri School Gunshot Detection System is designed to detect gunshots and other acoustic anomalies, such as tires screeching, car crashes, glass breaking, and chains rattling. Key features of the system include:

The system can identify gunshots in just 0.4 seconds, before the bullet has even left the barrel.

It can pinpoint the location of a gunshot with an accuracy of +/- 1 degree.

The system functions as a single unit without requiring any grid or network infrastructure.

Its small footprint and obscure appearance allow it to blend into various environments seamlessly.

The system is suitable for relocatable, fixed, and mobile applications, making it adaptable to different settings.

It can be effectively deployed both indoors and outdoors.

The system can trigger other devices in less than one second, ensuring a quick response.

Fall 2014 Independent Test
City of Ammon, Bonneville County Sheriff Dept, Idaho Joint School District 93
Bruce Patterson, Technology Director, City of Ammon reported implementing SENTRI in local schools
Reduced dispatch time by as much as 6 minutes
Provided first responders with: positive identification and, shooter location before entering the scene
The joint efforts of Safety Dynamics to bring the SENTRI school gunshot detection system to market could not come at a more critical time in U.S. history, with gunshot activity at an all-time high in communities throughout the country.

Gunshot Detection