Challenge

When there is a possibility of an active shooter incident, security response teams need immediate situational awareness to identify the threat and location of the incident in order to alert teams and coordinate the response with law enforcement.

Responding to Active Shooter Detection

When gunshots are detected, ShotSpotter sends this vital information immediately to the SOC. Operators using SureView Response can see a sitemap and floor plans of the location where shots were fired and can instantly view the closest live video stream to provide responding officers with situational awareness before arriving on the scene. Operators are guided through a dynamic action plan that, amidst the chaos of this type of event, ensures they remain calm and follow the correct steps at the right time—steps that they have trained and prepared for. This enables the operator to make faster and more informed decisions about how to alert local, remote, and first responder resources and to provide information and guidance throughout the incident.

Detecting an Active Shooter

ShotSpotter uses an array of acoustic sensors to detect and accurately locate gunshots. Each acoustic sensor captures the precise time and audio associated with impulsive sounds that may represent gunfire. The system provides essential information about the incident including the number of rounds fired, whether the weapon used was automatic or high capacity and whether there are multiple shooters.

How it Works