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Eastern Michigan University Implements AI Gun Detection System to Boost Campus Safety

  • Eastern Michigan University is using AI gun detection from ZeroEyes to boost campus security.

  • The system analyzes video to detect guns and alerts campus security in 3-5 seconds if detected.

  • This is the first AI gun detection system adopted by a university in Michigan.

  • EMU has taken other security measures like security cameras, classroom door locks, and text alerts.

  • The 800-acre campus has 14,000 students and 2,000 employees.

detroitnews.com
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