Unfortunately, mass shootings have become all too common in the campus and business environments. While no one wishes for these catastrophic events to happen in Victoria, TX, it is the sad nature of the world that preparation will help those of us that do experience these events to be safer and more prepared.

Gunshot detection is an innovative method of assisting law enforcement with precise locating of a dangerous shooter. Keep reading our blog to learn more about how gunshot detection systems work and why you may want to consider this feature as an integral part of your campus or job site’s comprehensive safety and security system.

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How Gunshot Detection Works

Similar to the way a campus fire alarm will notify the fire department when fire or smoke is detected, a gunshot detection system notifies the local police when a gunshot is detected. Microphone sensors are placed at various locations throughout the building, and the gunshot detector can acoustically or optically confirm that the sound heard was indeed gunfire.

Surrounding noises such as human voices that are in the vicinity of the sensors are also detected. This sound combination triggers the detection system’s alarm, and a monitoring service immediately notifies law enforcement mere seconds after detection.

Improved Police Response Times

Because police are notified immediately of the gunshot and its locations, they can quickly respond to the threat. Those individuals on site of the threat are often fighting for their lives instead of focusing on calling 911 immediately, or they may not be near a phone to dial.

Confusion abounds in situations such as this, and responding officers will be able to respond most effectively and efficiently when your Victoria-area campus is equipped with gunshot detection.

Peace of Mind

While gunshot detection systems are not a preventative measure, they serve to improve law enforcement response time and accuracy. Cutting down response times means less time for an active shooter to harm those inside the campus building — students and employees — which saves countless lives.

Calm the anxieties of staff, students, and parents alike by adding gunshot detection to your Victoria, TX campus. Call us today at (833) 424-7253, chat with us below, or connect using our online form. We can’t wait to help you make your campus a safer place.