Susquenita School District deploys ZeroEyes platform

PHILADELPHIA — ZeroEyes announced that it has deployed its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution to the Susquenita School District of Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Located in Duncannon, the Susquenita School District comprises an elementary, middle, and high school, located on an 85-acre campus just off the Appalachian Trail. It educates approximately 1800 students from Marysville, Duncannon, and other townships each year. 

“A safe environment promotes excellence by reducing distractions and fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning, creativity, and personal growth while cultivating a sense of trust and belonging within the school community,” said Dr. Jon-David Fox, Superintendent of Susquenita School District. “ZeroEyes is an impressive combination of AI and human expertise that will help protect students and staff from gun-related threats on our campus.”

ZeroEyes cited the Gun Violence Research Center which found that 60.6% of the Pennsylvania K-12 gun violence incidents analyzed occurred outside the school. ZeroEyes’ platform adds a layer of interior and exterior detection to the district's robust security infrastructure that also includes a visitor management system, surveillance systems, controlled access points, and emergency protocols like threat assessment teams as well as relocation and reunification plans.

“I commend Susquenita School District for their focus on security and safety, investing in the future of their students,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “By adopting our proactive AI gun detection technology, the district has taken a significant step towards creating a secure learning environment for its students and staff.”