Texas School Violence Prevention Funding Available Now with HB3
Texas School Safety House Bill 3 will was signed and enacted June 14th, 2023 and provides funding guidelines for the state.
Key Points
- Schools must have an armed guard, peace officer or school resource officer on every campus.
- Schools with an existing armed guard must use funding for security measures including technology, infrastructure, training, or other approved purposes.
- Schools may claim a Good Cause Exception for armed guard section with appropriate documentation.
We’re here to help. Click the “Learn More About HB3 Options” to speak with a gun detection solution expert to learn about ZeroEyes as a solution.
ZeroEyes is a Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designated solution that leverages existing security cameras to detect firearms on and around your campus, and meets qualifying guidelines for HB3.
What does the bill actually say about Armed Security Officer qualifications?
Sec. 37.0814. ARMED SECURITY OFFICER REQUIRED.
(a) The board of trustees of each school district shall determine the appropriate number of armed security officers for each campus; however, they shall ensure that at least one armed security officer is present during regular school hours at each district campus.
(b) A security officer described by Subsection (a) must be:
(1) a school district peace officer;
(2) a school resource officer;
(3) a commissioned peace officer employed as security personnel under Section 37.081;
(4) a school marshal; or
(5) a school district employee who:
(A) has completed school safety training provided by a qualified handgun instructor certified in school safety under Section 411.1901, Government Code; and
(B) carries a handgun on their person on school premises in accordance with written regulations or written authorization of the district under Section 46.03(a)(1)(A), PenalCode.
Securing the Future of Texas with Cutting-Edge Safety Technology
Additionally, “The Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018 (STOP School Violence Act of 2018) gave the COPS Office authority to provide awards directly to States, units of local government, or Indian tribes to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the jurisdiction of the grantee through evidence-based school safety programs and technology,” according to the USDOJ, which is offering the grant. ZeroEyes grant writing experts are available to help Texas schools in apply for and obtaining these funds. Click the Request Assistant button, fill out a quick form and our team will reach out with guidance.
ZeroEyes Meets State Requirements
Our patented solution is recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology—and is the first video analytics technology to receive SAFETY Act DT&E Designation.
We’re the only company in the world doing gun detection at scale. Hundreds of clients…thousands of buildings…real-world detections.
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If your campus has 15 cameras or less, you qualify for ZeroEyes One! [ZEO] is the fastest way to provide locations with fewer than 16 cameras with enterprise-grade gun detection technology.
AI FIREARM DETECTION
How it works: Detection
ZeroEyes software analyzes over 36,000 images per second from security camera video feeds and alerts authorities within seconds if a firearem is detected.
ZeroEyes connects to existing security cameras and monitors streaming video feeds for firearms. The AI image classification system processes thousands of images per second and immediately notifies trained personnel in the ZeroEyes Operation Center if an image appears to contain a firearm.
AI FIREARM DETECTION
How it works: Verification
All ZeroEyes firearm detections are reviewed immediately by a technician in the ZOC (ZeroEyes Operation Center.) Technicians only review images in which a suspected firearm has been detected.
AI FIREARM DETECTION
How it works: Response
As soon as a technician has verified a suspected firearm, ZeroEyes systems notify system administrators in the facility in which the detection occurred and law enforcement via the local 911 center. Authorities told the number and location of suspected shooters.
1M
Images to train our AI models to recognize firearms in any environment
36K
Video frames analyzed per second
3-5
Seconds alert time from detection, human verification to first responders alert
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Coverage by trained technicians in the ZOC (ZeroEyes Operation Center)
Save time. Save lives.
ZeroEyes software achieves a level of vigilance that is difficult for any security team to match. The speed at which the ZeroEyes team is able to recognize potential threats and dispatch law enforcement to the scene, armed with critical information about a potential shooter, saves lives.
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Our team is here to guide you through the application process and help you bring this vital technology to your campus. Act now to make a lasting difference in the safety and security of your school community.
The tech
See how ZeroEyes computer vision and image classification technology processes thousands of images per second and instantly recognizes suspected firearms. You’ll also get a chance to check out the ZeroEyes mobile app and see how system administrators receive alerts and critical information if a firewarm is detected.
The team
Take a look behind the scenes in the ZeroEyes Operation Center (ZOC) where our team reviews alerts and confirms whether or not a weapon is present. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our operating protocols and get a chance to discuss how we work with stakeholders in your organization.
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