Back-to-school season should be filled with anticipation, not anxiety. Yet for many school administrators and parents, the fear of gun-related incidents is all too real. At ZeroEyes, we’ve worked with hundreds of schools across the country to deploy real-time AI gun detection that can stop threats before they become tragedies.
As we enter the 2025–2026 academic year, here’s what school safety looks like (and what’s still missing).
1. The Good News: Early Detection Is Possible
In 2025 alone, ZeroEyes’ system triggered dozens of real-world alerts, enabling faster lockdowns, police dispatch, and—most importantly—lives saved.
Our AI only detects visible guns, not people, and alerts are verified by trained analysts within seconds.
2. The Gaps That Still Exist
Despite best efforts with metal detectors and surveillance footage, gun violence is still on the rise. Where are the gaps?
The problem: reactive systems like metal detectors and surveillance footage, even when backed by a well-practiced training protocol, can only do that. React. While these methods are an essential part of a complete security portfolio, school security teams need the other side of the equation, too: proactive measures that work before a weapon is inside.
Key gaps include:
- Limited outdoor perimeter coverage
- Weak integration with local first responders
- No technology to detect visible guns in real-time
3. What You Can Do Before Students Return
We created a Back to School Gun Violence Report to help you understand recent trends and assess your vulnerabilities so you can take quick, cost-effective action.
The report includes:
- Key risk areas often overlooked
- Common threats campuses are encountering
- Action items to implement before Day One
4. Download the 2024-25 Back to School Report for Data & Next Steps
Preparation is protection. Let ZeroEyes help you safeguard your community with tools designed for today’s threats.
