Flock Safety launches sideshow detection technology

ATLANTA — Flock Safety has announced the launch of what it’s calling a first-of-its-kind sideshow detection technology.

The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered technology, integrated into Flock Safety’s Raven audio detection system, is immediately available to all of Flock’s customers who deploy Raven. The new technology enables law enforcement agencies to receive real-time alerts, respond to illegal sideshows in real-time, and connect to the entire Flock Safety product ecosystem to provide additional evidence when needed.

“Sideshows are creating serious public safety issues that put entire communities at risk, and Flock Safety’s mission is to equip law enforcement with innovative solutions to keep neighborhoods safe,” said Garrett Langley, CEO and founder of Flock Safety. “Our sideshow detection technology is a groundbreaking tool that enables agencies to act faster and prevent these dangerous events before they escalate, providing a critical resource in the pursuit of safer streets.”

The ML technology detects tire screeches from sideshows instantly, distinguishing them from other sounds, and turns the audio into a video file for law enforcement to review. By analyzing audio patterns in real-time, the software identifies the high-pitched tire screeches of performing vehicles, ensuring that law enforcement is alerted only when there’s a genuine threat.

“We’ve seen firsthand the significant risks sideshows pose to our communities. Flock Safety’s sideshow detection technology will provide us with real-time insights and alerts, allowing us to respond faster and prevent these events from escalating into something more serious,” said Memphis Police Department Deputy Chief Joe Oakley. “We’re confident that this powerful tool will make a difference in keeping Memphis residents safe.”

Other key features include:

• Real-time audio recording:
• When tire screeches associated with sideshows are detected, the system immediately records 5-second encrypted MP4 audio clips, providing law enforcement with real-time evidence for swift action
• Instant police alerts:
• Officers receive real-time alerts, enabling them to listen to the captured audio, pinpoint detection locations on a map, and respond quickly to ongoing sideshows
• Advanced audio analysis:
• Flock’s technology converts sound into visual data, analyzing key elements like frequency and screech duration to accurately identify sideshows while reducing false positives
• Seamless integration:
• The sideshow detection technology works effortlessly with other Flock Safety products, including
• Drone-as-First-Responder
• (DFR), which can reduce response times to just 86 seconds, helping officers
• take immediate action when needed.

The technology works with Flock’s LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras, real-time video cameras, and other tools in Flock’s product suite.