LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada announced Wednesday that it will be using artificial intelligence for added security.
In a joint release with ZeroEyes, RTC revealed that it would be adopting and implementing ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection video analytics platform in its transit centers.
ZeroEyes’, which holds a U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, will help RTC become the first transit agency in the country to deploy weapons detection analytics. United Safety, ZeroEyes’ exclusive reseller, worked to deploy the platform across RTC’s transit center cameras for a 1-year deployment contract.
“RTC has set a new standard in security by becoming the nation’s first transit agency to execute wide-scale deployment of weapons detection analytics to protect its citizens,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO of ZeroEyes. “ZeroEyes looks forward to working alongside RTC and continuing its partnership with USSC to enhance public safety.”
If a gun is identified by the platform, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center, which is staffed around the clock with military and law enforcement veterans. Those experts will then determine if the threat is valid, and inform local law enforcement and RTC staff with a visual description of the suspect, gun type, and last known location.
ZeroEyes says the response times range from 3 to 5 seconds from detection.
This news comes as bus drivers continue to raise concerns about safety on RTC buses. However, RTC reports that between 2022 and 2023, incident numbers on buses dropped by 12% while ridership increased by 21%.
“RTC prides itself on its ability to identify transportation challenges and implement solutions,” said MJ Maynard, CEO of the RTC. “Tens of thousands of people depend on our transit system every day, and we continually look for ways to improve their safety and security.”
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