2024-25 REPORT & ANALYSIS OF GUN VIOLENCE

The State of Gun Violence in Higher Education

Stay informed with the latest research on gun-related incidents impacting colleges and universities nationwide.

The latest academic year saw a 108% increase in recorded incidents across higher education campuses, with troubling rises in fatalities, injuries, and active shooter situations. 

Our Back to School Gun Violence Report: 2024–25 Edition provides an in-depth look at these trends, helping administrators, safety officers, and policy makers take informed action.

Access the 2024–25 Higher Education Back to School Gun Violence report →

    • Understand shifting risk patterns on college campuses.
    • Learn from detailed incident breakdowns and response analyses.
    • Gain actionable recommendations for prevention, preparedness, and rapid response.

    Key Highlights

    Active shooter incidents up 80.6% year-over-year.

    Parking lot incidents increased by 80%, highlighting perimeter vulnerabilities.

    States with highest incident counts: Virginia, North Carolina, California.

    How ZeroEyes Helps You Notice Threats Faster

    ZeroEyes connects to your existing camera infrastructure to detect, verify, and respond to threats in as fast as 3-5 seconds.
    Trusted by K-12 schools and higher education campuses nationwide.

      Detection

       Our proprietary AI analyzes video feeds in real time to identify firearms.

      Verification

      Highly trained former law enforcement and military specialists confirm alerts and prevent false alarms.

      Response

      We notify facility administrators and law enforcement of any alerts, including the number and location of suspected shooters.

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      This system is an absolute must have for any school district or commercial business serious about providing the safest environment.

      Robert K.

      Chief of Police, South Side Area School District, PA

      A Critical Security Layer for Your Campus

      ZeroEyes combines the power of AI with the skills of former military professionals, adding new layers of protection to your school’s security portfolio. Because the sooner you can identify a brandished firearm hiding in plain sight, the faster you can respond – and the more lives you can save.

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